Shoreline & Safety: DLNR says crews have started removing hazardous materials from aging WWII-era structures at Sand Island State Recreation Area on Oʻahu, with work beginning Thursday, July 9, to reduce injury risks for park users. Consumer Protection & Telecom: Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez joined a bipartisan push urging the FCC to tighten rules that stop robocall scammers from buying legitimate phone numbers to deceive consumers, after Americans lost nearly $2 billion to scam calls and texts last year. Aviation & Travel Costs: Copa Airlines will offer Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi for free only for business-class passengers, certain frequent fliers, and Starlink home/roam subscribers—others may have to pay, and each sign-in covers one device per flight. Food Industry Regulation: Hawaii’s Act 238 takes effect July 1, requiring country-of-origin labeling for raw processed ahi sold at covered retail establishments, aiming to help shoppers identify imported tuna. Public Health & Environment: Gov. Josh Green signed laws restricting disposable e-cigarettes and tightening manufacturer certification and oversight for vaping products, with penalties for noncompliance. Local Economy & Housing: Maui County Council authorized buying a West Maui condo unit up to $278,000 using federal CDBG funds to expand Nā Hale Kūpuna permanent housing for kūpuna displaced by the 2023 wildfires. Tourism & Weather: NWS reports no drought on Hawaiʻi Island in June, with typical summer rainfall patterns and windward/mauka areas generally above average.