Hawaiʻi Ocean & Environment: UH Hilo professor Chatham Callan is leading Hawaiʻi’s role in a $13.5M federal aquaculture consortium, aiming to expand safer, more resilient seafood production with a Pacific perspective. Deep-Sea Science: A goblin shark was filmed alive in its natural deep-ocean habitat, with Hawaiʻi researchers involved in the study that also points to a wider known range for the elusive species. Marine Life & Pollution: A sperm whale washed ashore in Kauaʻi, and a necropsy found fishing nets and household plastics in its stomach—another stark reminder of how human debris can end up in the food chain. Local Governance & Public Safety: After a May 22 magnitude-6.0 earthquake damaged about 150 structures, UH researchers deployed temporary seismic sensors near Puʻuhonua o Honaunau to better track aftershocks and refine understanding of the quake’s source. State Leadership: Hawaii’s budget and finance director Seth Colby is set to serve as acting governor while top officials are off island, raising fresh questions about continuity in the line of succession. Maui Wildfire Legal Update: A judge’s order caps legal fees in the $4.03B Lahaina wildfire settlement, and victims are expected to start receiving payments in waves soon. Credit & Cost of Living (National, with local relevance): New data shows Americans’ credit card debt remains elevated and delinquency is rising, even as total balances have edged down—fueling concern for households already squeezed by inflation. Travel & Consumer Issues (Hawaiʻi impact): A family says a Vrbo policy didn’t cover their Hawaii trip cancellation after a state emergency, leaving them out $12,000.