Food Safety & Hospitality: Hawaiʻi DOH cleared Ohana Sub & Deli, Inc. to reopen after a June 4 closure tied to critical issues like a nonfunctional handwashing sink and insufficient hot water, with a follow-up inspection confirming repairs. Local Food Innovation: DBEDT will host the fourth annual Hawaiʻi Made Conference (June 23) focused on food innovation, aiming to connect farmers, value-added producers, and food manufacturers to training, product development, shared facilities, financing, and market access. Tourism Marine Safety: Hawaiʻi Marine Animal Response launched its Hawaiʻi Marine Stewards Program to train hospitality and tourism workers to help visitors safely share space with monk seals, sea turtles, and seabirds. Energy & Travel Costs: Alaska Air said jet-fuel volatility forced it to pull full-year guidance, but it’s watching for more stability as demand and fares help offset pressure. Aviation & Consumer Experience: Southwest ended open seating on its final unassigned flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles, marking a major shift in how the airline sells seats. Astronomy & Industry: China’s Saishiteng Mountain telescope build is set to surpass Mauna Kea’s light-gathering power, with LOT and MUST targeting practical use by 2030. Environment & Wildlife: A new study warns Hawaiʻi’s endangered false killer whales are losing major body weight amid nutritional stress and warming ocean conditions. Local Logistics: Move Happy Group expanded its moving and storage services from a new Kapolei base to boost capacity for residential, commercial, and military relocations.