Retail & Logistics: IKEA expanded its shipping service to Hawaii for smaller items, rolling out small-order delivery to select zip codes (orders start at $80; max 50 lbs), a sign mainland retailers are tightening last-mile options for local shoppers. Education & Workforce: UH President Wendy Hensel laid out a systemwide AI strategy to the Board of Regents, framing AI as “the new electricity” and pushing governance, curriculum, and workforce prep. Hospitality & Growth: Island Events named Raysha Mamala director of sales, aiming to deepen partnerships with Hawaii hotels and meeting planners. Energy & Regulation: Hawaii updated its captive insurance framework under Act 255, shifting later examinations to a risk-based, commissioner-discretion model. Environment & Industry: The Trump administration moved closer to deep-sea mining off American Samoa with proposed 20-year leases, drawing sharp criticism over ecosystem impacts. Food Safety: Hawaii reported a case tied to a broader Taco Bell lettuce-linked cyclosporiasis outbreak, while national reporting points to a supplier contamination source. Defense & Shipping: The Marine Corps is set to receive a new Pacific logistics ship category under a $2.2B Navy contract, supporting island-shore delivery concepts. Local Culture & Community: Hundreds of athletes gear up for the Molokai-2-Oahu downwind foil race, a major test of Hawaii’s ocean sports scene.