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Last update: 2 hours agoVA Housing Update: New VA data shows Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans (IRRRL) are rising, with Hawaii’s average Q1 2026 loan hitting $790,905 (+11.9%)—far above the national feel of steady increases, while Arkansas averaged $302,589 (+2%) and Indiana $304,491 (+5.5%). State Communications: Gov. Josh Green announced Makana McClellan became the first Hawaiʻi communications director to win the National Association of Government Communicators’ 2026 Communicator of the Year honor. Mental Health After Disasters: Floatation tanks are being shipped to Maui to help address PTSD and anxiety after the 2023 wildfires, with free sessions planned for survivors and first responders. Biosecurity Push: Hawaiʻi’s Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and UH secured $322K+ for plant pathogen detection, including a nursery/survey effort and a machine-learning risk tool. Education Watch: NAEP civics results could go state-by-state starting with the 2028 grade 8 test.
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