Democratic Primary Showdown: Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District is the latest national test of the party’s Israel-and-generational divide, with Rep. Ed Case (73) facing Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole (43) on Saturday; Reuters reports Case touts experience and federal-funding clout while Keohokalole pushes expanded healthcare and limiting aid to Israel. Election Day Logistics: Hawaii’s mostly mail-in primary ends Saturday night, with voters able to drop ballots at county drop boxes or vote in person until 7 p.m.; early walk-in turnout in Honolulu was light. Local Governance Court Fight: East Honolulu’s District 4 City Council race is still clouded by an appeal over Council Chair Tommy Waters’ term-limit eligibility. Public Safety & Courts: A ninth person has been arrested in the ongoing Kāʻanapali riot investigation tied to July 17 violence. Environment & Law: Conservation groups plan to sue over Endangered Species Act changes that could weaken protections for threatened species. Community & Culture: Hawaiʻi County opened applications for a new $250,000 Event Sponsorship Program supporting island economic development and community events. Transportation: American Airlines will end free business-class upgrades on select routes, including some flights to Hawaii, shifting eligible upgrades to premium economy.