Hawaii Foster Savings: Gov. Josh Green announced Hawaii will be the first state to ensure every eligible foster child (newborns through age 17) gets a funded, tax-advantaged savings and investment account under the federal “Fostering the Future” program, with seed funding plus private contributions from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and Stable Road Foundation. Reef Recreation Losses: A new study warns Leeward Maui and other areas could see the earliest and most severe losses of coral reef recreation, with projected welfare losses for Hawaii residents of $1.8 billion to $3 billion by 2100, hitting lower-income communities hardest. RIMPAC Economic Boost: Economists say RIMPAC could deliver a record boost to Hawaii’s economy, with tens of thousands of visiting personnel supporting hotels, dining, shopping, and local contracting. Lahaina Front Street Marketplace: Maui County and partners unveiled plans for the ʻUlu o Lele outdoor marketplace on Lahaina’s Front Street, aiming to bring back rotating retail units and food trucks for wildfire-impacted businesses. Chinatown Redevelopment Talks: Honolulu officials are set to meet with Taiwan, which owns the Chinatown Cultural Plaza, to discuss replacing the aging plaza with housing, retail, and community space amid safety and homelessness concerns. Travel Deal: Alaska Airlines’ Global Getaways promotion cuts Atmos Rewards award prices on select routes to Hawaii, with one-way redemptions starting at 11,500 points plus taxes and fees through July 4. Maui Food Bank Benefit: Mākena Golf & Beach Club will host a Maui Food Bank fundraiser for Da Mobile Market on Aug. 8 at Nāulu Farm in Makena.