Local Government: Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi says he may veto the city’s $5 billion budget over a proposed $1.4 million cut to the Office of Economic Revitalization, after an audit found the office met less than 40% of its mission and the plan would eliminate 18 filled positions. Disaster Relief: The state is reminding residents that Disaster Unemployment Assistance applications are due June 15 for Honolulu, Hawaiʻi and Maui workers and business owners affected by March 10–24 storms and flooding. Energy Assistance: Hawaiian Electric customers can apply June 1–30 for H-HEAP energy bill credits, with additional crisis intervention help available year-round in limited amounts. Water & Business Impact: A temporary emergency water shutoff is set for Kea‘au (Milo Street) June 2, while Maui’s massive sinkhole repairs continue after March storms, with small businesses warning the long timeline could crush summer revenue. Hurricane Watch: June 1 marks the start of hurricane season, with forecasters tracking two possible Eastern Pacific systems that could later affect the Central Pacific. Volcano Update: Kīlauea’s episode 48 has paused and the alert level dropped from WATCH to ADVISORY, though ash and flight disruptions were reported. Sports & Economy: A new bid to save Moana Pasifika would explore relocating the Super Rugby franchise to Hawaii, citing broadcast timing and the lack of major pro sports teams in the state. Workforce & AI: UH is partnering on a four-part AI workforce symposium series, with a June 25 event focused on building an AI-ready workforce for Hawaiʻi businesses.