Workforce Housing: Hawaii’s first workforce housing project for teachers in Mililani is moving forward, with a 95-unit rental complex (Kumelewai Hale) clearing its final environmental assessment; permits are next, with construction targeted for 2027 and move-ins in 2030. Local Economy & Tourism: Ward Centre, a longtime Honolulu shopping destination, is set to close by month’s end after more than four decades, with tenants like Kamitoku Ramen and Noa Noa preparing final-day sales. Public Safety & Civil Rights: Maui police won approval for a $1.7M expansion of AI-assisted surveillance tools, including cameras and drones, drawing concerns from civil rights advocates. Agriculture & Food Security: Oahu North Shore farmers say they’re still financially reeling from March flooding and warn proposed cuts to the City’s Office of Economic Revitalization could slow recovery. Energy Policy: Gov. Josh Green issued an executive order preserving Hawaiʻi’s 2026 renewable energy tax credit, aiming to protect distributed solar investments on Oʻahu. Business & Finance: UH Athletics secured $5M for NIL funding, backed by Bank of Hawaiʻi, First Hawaiian Bank, Matson and others, to help recruit and retain student athletes. Environment & Biosecurity: Maui detected three dead adult coconut rhinoceros beetles in Waikapū, prompting surveys and coordinated response efforts. Consumer Costs: AAA Hawaiʻi reports gas prices edging lower week over week, but still above last year, with the statewide average at $5.58.