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Hawaiʻi Energy & Infrastructure: Honolulu City Council approved a bill exempting HART from a city rule requiring notice to property owners and lessees before condemnation for the Skyline rail project, a move tied to ongoing court fights involving Servco Pacific. Housing & Construction: Hawaii’s construction industry is pushing a constitutional amendment to lower housing costs via RISE bonds that shift upfront road/bridge/water infrastructure costs to future property-tax payback. Healthcare Market Structure: Gov. Josh Green stayed neutral on the proposed HMSA–Hawaiʻi Pacific Health “One Health Hawaiʻi” partnership but warned locals to reform before outside owners reshape the market. Legacy Pollution & Public Health: UH researchers won a $3.6M NIH grant to study how plantation-era contaminants may still affect health today, including whether floods and wildfires can move pollutants into new exposure paths. Coastal Resilience: Hawaiʻi is testing a “living breakwater” off Kalaeloa—60 concrete reef structures—to reduce wave energy and shoreline erosion. Agriculture & Food Supply: Dole reported revenue growth but squeezed profits as fruit sourcing costs rose; the company also advanced portfolio moves including an Ecuador port sale and a Scandinavia acquisition. Local Food Scene: Korokoro Cafe opened in Hilo, bringing Hokkaido-style pastries and milk breads to the island. Invasive Species: Maui’s Haʻikū and Kapalua areas face new little fire ant infestations, with drone-based aerial treatment planned for the larger Haʻikū site. Consumer/Family Finance: DCCA Insurance reminded Hawaiʻi residents of a free NAIC Life Insurance Policy Locator tool; officials say it has already returned $11.2M in benefits to local families. Climate & Weather: NOAA says El Niño has intensified into “super” strength, setting up major winter weather shifts. Defense & Logistics: Hawaii National Guard helped advance Super Garuda Shield planning, while the Quad nations advanced Indo-Pacific logistics disaster-response coordination with new SOPs. Tourism Pressure: A new film and local commentary keep spotlighting how tourism can clash with locals’ daily life and boundaries.

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