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FBI “VIP snorkel” blowback: New reporting says FBI Director Kash Patel took a “VIP snorkel” near the USS Arizona war grave at Pearl Harbor—an outing the FBI initially framed as routine official business—sparking fresh criticism and a pushback from the agency. Medicaid fraud fight: Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez fired back at VP J.D. Vance’s claims that the state isn’t serious about Medicaid fraud, pointing to millions recovered since 2021. Local politics & housing: ILWU Local 142 endorsed Pāʻele Kiakona for House District 14, citing Lahaina recovery and SB 2919 short-term rental rules. Energy: Hawaiian Electric is seeking proposals for a major renewable, dispatchable solar-plus-storage project on Lānaʻi with community benefit requirements. Disaster readiness: Hawaii expanded in-person Kona Low case management and reminded residents of FEMA deadlines as hurricane season approaches. Retirement pressure: A new study ranks Hawaii the priciest state to retire, while warning more Americans fear they’ll outlive their savings.

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Native Hawaiian families may apply for financial aid after Kona low storm damage

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