Highs near 98°F Wednesday, climbing into the low 100s by the holiday weekend. Breezy afternoons keep fire danger elevated.

A night dive near Kaʻaʻawa on Oʻahu’s North Shore left a 30-year-old man dead. Police have opened an unattended‑death investigation and ocean‑safety officials urged caution.

Attorney General Keith Ellison notified advisers he is winding down Minnesota’s Conviction Review Unit amid staff cuts. The closure raises immediate questions about pending reviews and investigations.