Pacific Defense: U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers carried out hot-pit refueling at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, a move aimed at faster bomber turnaround and stronger distributed deterrence across the Indo-Pacific. White House Scrutiny: FBI Director Kash Patel reportedly canceled a Chicago trip after being summoned to the White House, amid allegations the travel was tied to a girlfriend’s concert and involved a “fake office visit.” UFC 329 (Local Interest): Conor McGregor returns to the octagon against Hawaii’s Max Holloway in Las Vegas tonight, with Holloway listed as the heavy favorite in betting markets. Big Island Roads: Hawai‘i DOT announced weekday lane closures through July 17 on multiple Big Island routes, including Highway 11 near Hilo and areas around Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Wildfire Update: Firefighters continued battling a South Kohala wildland blaze; evacuations for Waikoloa Village were lifted as the fire moved south, though Waikoloa Road closures remain. Invasive Species: A coconut rhinoceros beetle was detected at Hilo International Airport, the second Hilo finding after last year’s retail-store detection. Statehouse Watch: Gov. Josh Green signed new anti-corruption measures, including extending Hawaii’s bribery statute of limitations to nine years, and also signed laws banning disposable e-cigarettes starting Jan. 1. Local Governance: Hawaii County’s Windward Planning Commission deferred action on a bill that would ban new paid parking lots, after residents and staff raised concerns. Community & Culture: A youth-led effort, “Corals to Committees,” is training Hawaii students to connect conservation fieldwork to policymaking at the state Capitol.