Solar Science (Maui): Using the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, scientists captured the sharpest-ever images of the Sun’s surface, revealing “feather-like” plasma patterns and tiny vortex structures linked to Kelvin-Helmholtz instabilities—findings published in Nature and expected to sharpen understanding of solar activity and space weather. Lunar Exploration: UH and partner institutions say Moon seismic waves could help detect hidden water ice under permanently shadowed polar craters, supporting future Artemis resource use. Navy + AI Undersea Tech: Lockheed Martin demonstrated an AI sonar system that can learn new submarine acoustic signatures in under five minutes and send updated detection models to MH-60R helicopters during missions off Hawaii. Public Safety (Hawaiʻi): The Hawaiʻi Safety Survey launches statewide to improve how stalking and domestic violence protections work, with an anonymous, ~5-minute questionnaire for survivors. Local Community/Tech: Oʻahu’s City customer services director discusses new driver’s license security upgrades and cashless property tax payments at satellite city halls. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes Ops: The park posted August flight operations and a public hearing on proposed rule changes to boost native wildlife protections. Hawaiʻi Island Courts: A Mountain View man was formally charged with second-degree attempted murder after a Puna-area shooting.