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Electricity Costs: HECO customers are seeing sharp bill jumps tied to higher oil prices from the Iran war, with Maui and Oʻahu bills up year over year and Lānaʻi hit hardest. Wastewater & Coastal Protection: Puakō residents are moving toward a low-pressure sewer system as a real alternative to cesspools, aiming to cut reef damage and potentially become a statewide model. Local Business Disruption: Tenants at Topa Financial Center face major fallout after a power outage, forcing relocations and scrambling for equipment and even food storage. Workforce & Hiring: The Hawaii Career Expo at Blaisdell Center drew 100+ employers and helped job seekers meet managers and secure offers on the spot. Public Safety Hiring: Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar wants to speed recruit processing from 6–12 months to about 90 days using online testing and faster scheduling. Landfill Politics: Mayor Rick Blangiardi is eyeing Kapaʻa Quarry as a future landfill site, but Windward lawmakers warn it could require state law changes. State Funding for Homesteads: $350,000 was released for design and initial site prep of the Panaʻewa Hub in South Hilo. Community Reuse: Kauaʻi Resource Center and Goodwill will host a reuse collection event Aug. 14, accepting clothing and small household items while excluding e-waste and other restricted goods.

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