Space & Science: China’s Tianwen-2 has reached near-Earth asteroid Kamoʻoalewa, setting up progressive studies of its makeup and structure ahead of a future sample return. Tech & Trade: Taiwan plans to open a Phoenix, Arizona representative office focused on investment, education, supply chains, technology and trade—highlighting the growing semiconductor link between the two economies. Local Health Research: UH Cancer Center will hold an official opening for its Hoʻōla Early Phase Clinical Research Center, aiming to bring Phase I/II trials to Hawaii patients without mainland travel. Ocean & Climate Risk: A massive Pacific marine heatwave is building, with warnings it could drive months of extreme weather impacts across the U.S. Hawaii Environment: A monk seal pup was born at Kalaeloa, but volunteers are urging tighter protection as human activity near the animals increases. STEM Education: Hawaii’s J-1 Visa Teacher Program is welcoming a large new cohort to help close classroom staffing gaps. Energy/Policy Watch: Hawaii elder advocates are pushing back on deep-sea mining, arguing the Clarion-Clipperton Zone’s biodiversity and cultural stakes outweigh “green” promises. Public Safety: A new federal shark-alert framework (“Lulu’s Law”) is designed to send emergency phone warnings during nearby shark attacks. Local Crime: A man was charged after allegedly driving a vehicle toward police officers in Kalihi.