Tariff Fight: Twenty-five states, including Hawaii, sued the Trump administration in federal trade court over new 10%–12.5% tariffs on goods from 60 partners, arguing the forced-labor rationale is a pretext to revive duties the Supreme Court struck down. State Services: Hawaii’s Public Utilities Commission expanded the Universal Service Fund for print disability, requiring telecom providers to contribute 0.095% of gross annual revenue so eligible blind and low-vision residents can get no-cost newspapers and magazines. Local Education: The Chan Zuckerberg Kauai Community Fund is sending more than $330,000 in unrestricted grants to Kauai public and charter schools, plus Kumu’s Cupboard for classroom supplies. Food Security Research: UH West Oʻahu faculty published an open-access research collection on food system resilience and disaster preparedness, building on Hawaiʻi’s lessons from events like the Lahaina wildfires. Military & Infrastructure: InSynergy Engineering won a $30 million Navy contract for utility system studies across Guam, Hawaii, and the Pacific, with work expected to run through 2031. Community Safety: Kauai police are investigating suspected teen vandals who caused major damage at a furniture store, including a broken sprinkler line and vandalism to artwork.