Good morning, Honolulu.

Built for Zero initiative decreased veteran homelessness on Oʻahu and now works with over 30 local providers to expand support for Native Hawaiians, kūpuna, and youth — a collaborative effort led by Partners in Care, the VA, and Kaiser Permanente.

Improved data and regular meetings have resulted in measurable declines and promise further progress.

Three years after the wildfire devastated Lahaina, a memorial service at Lahaina United Methodist Church—where the surviving tree stands as a symbol of hope—brought together community members to remember lost lives and plan for rebuilding.

Residents flying Mokulele Airlines on inter-island routes now can check their first bag free by joining the free Elevate loyalty program launched Monday (residents must verify local status with a Hawaii Real ID).

Elite members receive two or three free bags as the most generous allowance applies.

Downtown Art Center hosts the Hawai‘i Forest Association’s 34th annual Woodshow from Aug.

7 to 29 - local woodworkers display art made from reclaimed wood and offer a free cordage workshop on Aug. 15 at 1:00 p.m. with a carving demonstration on Aug. 22 at 1:00 p.m.

The Made in Hawai‘i Festival returns Aug.

20–23 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center with an expanded 3rd floor featuring 100+ new vendors & improved line formations that ease access. The event offers VIP Preview Nights, extended hours, parking & accessibility areas, with donations benefiting Hawaiʻi Foodbank and The Food Basket.

Hawaii’s unemployment climbed to 2.6% in June, with job losses in food services signaling a slowing economy.

July figures are expected on Aug. 21 & officials say a growing labor force is partly behind the trend.

Punahou School honors educator Mary Kawena Pukui by opening the Mary Kawena Pukui Learning Commons, a 53,000 sqft facility featuring modern labs, computers, and a food preparation kitchen — all designed to support academic inquiry and community belonging.

The center opens today during the annual school convocation.

The Pono Pacific firebreak project in Makaha Valley nears completion after crews cleared 3.7 acres along a 3,200-foot stretch to protect over 200 homes and 572 condo units.

A second 1,500-foot firebreak will begin near Burroughs Road next week.

Officials are tracking a potential tropical cyclone forming southeast of the islands; weather models show an uncertain path and strength for the weekend (experts advise residents to stay informed).

Two Hawaii high school track athletes captured gold at the USATF National Junior Olympic Championships in California last month.

Punahou senior Penelope Stay won the 1,500m event (recording a time of 4 minutes, 47 seconds) and Leilehua freshman Avery Elgin became the high jump national champion for Hawaii's Spartan Track Club.