Immigrant Justice in Hawaiʻi: State lawmakers signed six immigrant justice laws aimed at easing the impact of ICE enforcement, including language access and protections for crime survivors, while advocates marked deaths in detention. Native Hawaiian & Ocean Stewardship: A new UN ocean assessment spotlights Indigenous knowledge as key to ocean governance, as UH research also links gut bacteria to biological aging. Local Politics, Ballots in Motion: A judge ruled East Honolulu Council Chair Tommy Waters ineligible for a third term, throwing District 4 into confusion as mail ballots are already underway. Housing & Inequality Watch: Honolulu’s historic property tax break is drawing scrutiny after a Civil Beat review found many beneficiaries are among the wealthiest. Culture & Learning: UH Hilo is expanding Hawaiian immersion teacher training, and JABSOM’s Class of 2030 hit a milestone surpassing 500 years of pledged physician service. Community Events: Hawaii Island’s free Science Night at Keaʻau Armory brings STEM hands-on activities for families. Water Safety & Tradition: Kauaʻi Ocean Safety chief Kalani Vierra plans a 100-mile paddle fundraiser for lifeguard programs. Environment Policy: Hawaiʻi approved interim rules restricting transport of coconut rhinoceros beetle host materials to Maui and Lānaʻi. Food Culture: L&L Hawaiian Barbecue will give away free SPAM musubi for National SPAM Musubi Day on Aug. 8.