Hawaiʻi Solar Shake-Up: Gov. Green signed a bill that phases out Hawaiʻi’s solar tax credits and adds a retroactive provision that could force redesigns or cancellations for hundreds of projects, putting an estimated $450 million in investment value at risk. Local Business Lending: Honolulu launched the Oʻahu Small Business Loan Fund, offering $5,000–$50,000 micro-loans with character-based underwriting and 6–8% rates to help early-stage entrepreneurs clear the “bank hurdles.” Higher Ed Pipeline: UH rolled out the “Next Step Scholarship” for community college transfers, paying $2,000 (full-time) or $1,000 (part-time) toward the next four-year semester. Public Safety & Courts: HPD arrested a Kailua suspect in a Texaco gas station robbery; separately, a federal case in Honolulu continues after a man accused of throwing a rock at an endangered monk seal pleaded not guilty. Earthquake Fallout: Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda expects a disaster declaration after a 6.0 quake triggered up to 200 damage reports and water-use reductions in South Kona. Governance Watch: A petition seeking a legislative investigation into bribery allegations is back in play after lawmakers previously filed it with no action. Sports Betting Regulation: A bipartisan AG coalition urged the CFTC to recognize state authority over sports-related prediction markets, arguing they function like unregulated sportsbooks.