Retail & Development: Costco’s planned Business Center in Waipahu is drawing pushback, with neighbors questioning traffic impacts and the plan to replace Zippy’s and add a gas station. Healthcare & Insurance: HMSA is shifting from value-based payments back to fee-for-service starting July 1, raising fears of longer waits and clinic closures as primary care already struggles. Energy & Solar Policy: Gov. Josh Green signed SB 3125, ending Hawaii’s Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit retroactively—putting hundreds of commercial solar projects and many rooftop installs in limbo. Workforce & Construction: A local program is offering free, short accelerated training (7–10 weeks) for in-demand healthcare and construction jobs, aiming to get residents into higher-wage work faster. Public Access & Media Funding: Akakū’s Maui Nui community media faces a $400,000 cut looming in 2027 after a long Spectrum franchise renewal decision. Local Housing: Lawmakers argue Hawaiʻi needs more than tax relief, pointing to a large housing investment package to slow out-migration. Disaster Aid Access: For Kona-low recovery, multilingual help is available via revitalizeoahu.org, ready.hawaii.gov, and FEMA language phone options.