Nuclear Microreactors in the Indo-Pacific: A U.S. defense bill would require deployment of transportable nuclear microreactors by 2030, with Hawaii and Guam lawmakers raising concerns about safety, transparency, and potential target risk. Volcano Science in Motion: USGS geologists continue surveying Kīlauea’s growing pu‘u during the paused summit eruption, tracking elevation changes and gas emissions between episodes. Ocean Tech and Conservation: A new David Attenborough “Ocean” documentary spotlights how little we’ve explored the deep seafloor and why climate and industrial pressures are accelerating ocean biodiversity loss. Local Climate & Wildlife Impacts: Researchers report alarming health swings in Hawaii’s endangered insular false killer whales, linking nutritional stress to marine heat and rapid population declines. Tourism Economics: Hawaii saw fewer visitors in April, but higher per-person spending, with gains in shopping, lodging, and dining. Public Safety at Hanauma Bay: Hanauma Bay closed after a rare whale stranding and bleeding incident, underscoring how quickly wildlife events can affect ocean recreation. AI in Planning: A commentary warns that AI could increasingly shape permit decisions, pointing to Honolulu’s CivCheck as an early example of automation in planning workflows. Hawaii Tech & STEM Events: DBEDT’s Hawaiʻi Made Conference spotlights food innovation and product development support for local producers. Community Health Fundraiser: The inaugural Hoole 5K raised money for statewide primary care access, inspired by a student aiming for marine research.