Time Reform Watch: The U.S. House passed the Sunshine Protection Act (308-117) to end twice-yearly clock changes and keep daylight saving time year-round, sending it to the Senate; Hawaii and Arizona would be able to stay on permanent standard time. Local Transit & Construction: Honolulu’s Skyline rail work is pushing into Kakaʻako, with Halekauwila Street closures ahead as crews move toward the Kaʻākaukukui station; HART says businesses can request direct meetings. Workforce Development: Hawaii’s first state-funded paid internship programs are placing high schoolers with employers in agriculture and aviation, including Aloun Farms and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. Health Policy: Gov. Josh Green signed three laws expanding fertility preservation coverage, adding help for colorectal cancer screenings, and creating a framework to forgive up to $91M in medical debt for eligible residents. Aviation/Travel Market: Hawaiian Airlines is ending its Auckland service, while Hawaii Tourism Authority data shows fewer New Zealand visitors and reduced spending. Energy & Safety: Honolulu firefighters responded to a Kapahulu gas leak caused by damaged piping during street construction; crews isolated the area and Hawaii Gas repaired the line. Deep-Sea Mining: A U.S. startup is seeking approval to explore seabed mining in international waters near French Polynesia, raising new concerns for the region’s marine protections.