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Last update: 10 hours agoKona Tournament Shock: The long-running Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament is canceled for 2026, with organizers pointing to shifting travel patterns and rising operating pressures while hoping to return. FBI in the Spotlight: New reporting says FBI Director Kash Patel’s Hawaii trip included a “VIP snorkel” around the USS Arizona Memorial—an excursion not disclosed in official materials—renewing questions about what was official business versus leisure. Energy & Solar Fight: Hawaii’s solar tax credit is under fresh pressure after the Legislature passed SB 3125, capping credits and ending eligibility for higher earners, prompting the solar industry to warn of retroactive impacts. Climate Policy Stalls: A column says the Legislature again fell short on major emissions action, including failing to pass a carbon cashback plan. Reef Science: UH research finds green sea turtles may help control invasive algae in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands—even as they could also spread it. Housing Costs Bite: UHERO highlights that condo prices may soften while carrying costs keep climbing, with HOA fees and insurance pressures driving affordability stress. Public Safety: Hawaii continues training for unexploded military munitions removal, underscoring how widespread UXO risks remain across the islands.
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