Campaign Finance: The Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission escalated its case against Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke by referring a civil complaint to the state attorney general, alleging false reports and mishandling of funds by “Friends of Sylvia Luke” during her 2021-22 lieutenant governor run. Local Redevelopment: Gov. Josh Green signed legislation creating a Banyan Drive Community Development District in Hilo, giving the Hawaii Community Development Authority new oversight power for waterfront planning and redevelopment. Environment & Health: Green also signed two major environmental bills—one to formalize DLNR conservation partnerships with community groups, and another to create a cesspool conversion revolving loan fund for homeowners. Public Access: A new comfort station opened at Haena State Park on Kauai, built through a nonprofit partnership and designed to reduce wastewater impacts with a solar-powered system. Community Healing: Maui’s Lahaina Homecoming will run July 17-19, welcoming home 103 former Lahaina residents with cultural programming and recovery-focused support. Marine Science: A UH study found unexpectedly low calf numbers among Hawaii Island spinner dolphins, pointing to chronic human disturbance and calling for stronger conservation actions. Business & Jobs: Honolulu’s City Council vote to override Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s veto drew sharp criticism, with the mayor saying it dismantles the Office of Economic Revitalization by cutting jobs.