Elections & Civic Life: Maui County says primary election ballots were mailed Thursday, with voters urged to use the yellow secrecy sleeve, sign the envelope, and return by 7 p.m. Aug. 8; drop boxes open July 17 and voters who haven’t received ballots by July 21 should contact the County Clerk. Weather & Travel Conditions: Trade winds stay light to moderate through the weekend, with windward showers and mostly drier leeward conditions; south swell builds Sunday into early next week. Aviation & Policy: Airlines warn that making daylight saving time permanent could disrupt schedules, crew and aircraft positioning, and connectivity—while the House advances the Sunshine Protection Act to the Senate. Environment & Funding: Hawai‘i’s DLNR is seeking proposals for about $8 million in community restoration projects under the Green Fee, targeting forests, watersheds, wetlands and climate resilience. Maui Politics: Former Maui County mayors Linda Lingle, Alan Arakawa and Charmaine Tavares endorse Mayor Richard Bissen for reelection, citing preparedness, housing and recovery leadership. Housing & Consumer Watch: Home sales show pickup as inventory grows at a measured pace, while a national report finds foreclosure filings up 21% year over year in the first half of 2026. Food Safety: Federal health officials link a cyclospora outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations in multiple states. Energy Costs: Gas prices in Hawai‘i remain among the highest in the nation as oil-market instability lifts pump costs. Business & Banking: First Hawaiian moves to expand mainland reach with its planned $2B all-stock deal to acquire Tri Counties Bank.