Food Safety & Recalls: Hawaii DOH is warning shoppers about Sun Noodle Sura Tanmen Hot and Sour kits recalled because a soba sauce soup base containing fish was mistakenly packed in, with fish-allergy risk and distribution limited to local stores. Salmonella Watch: A wider U.S. salmonella situation is tied to recalled eggs and jalapeños, plus outbreaks linked to backyard chickens/ducks and even pet veiled chameleons—another reminder for Hawaii households and food businesses to tighten handling. Public Health/Local Industry: CTAHR’s Seed Ginger Workshop at the UH Maui College Molokai Farm focused on producing quality seed ginger (rhizomes) in sterile conditions—practical training for growers aiming to improve production. Law & Enforcement: Maui Police Lt. Michael Vaituulala faces federal charges alleging bribes to protect cockfighting and drug operations, including sharing confidential investigation details. Transportation & Costs: Jetstar says it will charge for larger overhead carry-ons starting Feb. 2027, a move that could ripple into Hawaii travel planning and consumer expectations. STEM & Workforce: Kupu is taking applications for its Conservation Leadership Development Program and Kupu ʻĀina Corps, building conservation careers with host-site placements across native species, renewable energy, and sustainable agriculture. Science (Hawaii-linked): Researchers using the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope on Maui captured the sharpest-ever images of the Sun’s surface, spotting new solar instability patterns.