Election Security & Trump’s 2020 Claims: Hawaii members of Congress pushed back after President Trump’s primetime address cited newly declassified documents on election vulnerabilities, with Democrats saying elections are secure and warning against relitigating 2020. Kilauea District Park / HIDOE-City Deal: HIDOE and Honolulu Parks signed an MOU clarifying that Kilauea District Park facilities (and the Kaimukī Middle School area) stay under city ownership, with legal steps to keep separate management. School Meals Expansion: HIDOE is adding nearly 12,000 students to free breakfast and lunch eligibility for 2026-27, targeting families at or below 300% of the poverty level. Gun Signage After Supreme Court Ruling: A Honolulu law firm and gun control group are distributing free “Guns Not Allowed” signs to businesses, arguing clear posting is key after the court struck down parts of Hawaii’s prior permission requirement. Pedestrian Safety on Kauaʻi: HDOT installed “No Pedestrian Crossing/Use Crosswalk” signs on Kuhio Highway in Kapaa after survey data showed many people crossed outside marked areas. AI in Higher Education: UH President Wendy Hensel briefed the Board of Regents on a systemwide AI strategy and new UH AI policy aimed at responsible use and workforce readiness. Kauaʻi Public Health Planning: The Kauaʻi District Health Office released results from its 2026 CASPER door-to-door survey, updating emergency preparedness and health needs ahead of disasters. North Korea vs. RIMPAC: Pyongyang denounced South Korea’s role in RIMPAC, calling Seoul a “puppet” and warning of “proportional countermeasures.” ICE Conduct Sparks Outrage: Videos of plainclothes ICE agents tackling a man at Las Vegas airport drew backlash and calls for investigation. Hawaii Campaign Watch: Texas billionaire Douglas Scharbauer-backed ads are boosting a newcomer in Waikiki’s Democratic primary, raising questions about outside influence.