Tragedy & Safety Oversight: A skydiving outing plane crashed in western Missouri shortly after takeoff, killing all 12 aboard; investigators are now looking at maintenance and the industry’s safety culture as the NTSB and FAA sort out what went wrong. Local Culture & Community: Honolulu’s Ho’omau Market is spotlighting more than 100 Hawaii businesses at Blaisdell, with shoppers saying they’ll pay extra to support mission-driven makers and keep Hawaiian culture visible. Immigration & Identity: A new AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds many AAPI adults report upheaval tied to heightened immigration enforcement, and most say the U.S. is no longer a great place for immigrants. Ocean Protection: Ocean advocates are condemning Trump’s move to reopen three protected Pacific national marine monuments to commercial fishing, warning it undermines the protections meant to safeguard fragile ecosystems. Hawaiian Roots Story: Ahead of June 20, a Honolulu woman traces her family’s Japanese immigrant roots back to the 1868 arrival tied to plantation work. Politics & Defense: Sen. Mazie Hirono says she couldn’t support a Senate Armed Services draft despite securing Hawai‘i provisions, citing concerns about major defense spending increases and D.E.I. cuts. Culture in Motion: Seattle’s Chinatown-International District is hosting a free CID Summer Kickoff celebrating AANHPI art, food, and community. Lifestyle & Travel: Entries are open for the 2027 Los Angeles to Honolulu Transpacific Yacht Race, a century-old ocean challenge. Arts & Storytelling: Maui’s Wailuku Film Festival returns with a local-first lineup, shifting the spotlight from outside glamour to homegrown storytelling. Wildlife & Safety: After a shark attack at Coogee Beach in Australia, beaches reopened with lifeguards patrolling and shark-spotting drones back in use.