Hawaiʻi Visitor Economy: April visitor spending rose 4.8% to $1.77 billion even as arrivals dipped 0.5%, with daily spend up 14.1%—a sign higher-end travelers are holding steady while others delay bookings. North Shore Recovery: Waimea Valley traffic is down 25% to 30% versus last year as Kona-low storm damage and ongoing road restrictions keep visitors away. Local Government Pay: Honolulu officials are set to receive major raises in July without meaningful public input after a Salary Commission process that missed some opposing testimony. HART Funding: HART received a $125 million federal reimbursement tied to Skyline Segment 2, with more reimbursements still pending. Kona Water Crisis: A 6.0 quake destroyed or damaged Kona farmers’ catchment tanks, leaving many relying on makeshift water collection. Community & Business: Star-Advertiser and MidWeek launched a 15% kamaʻāina discount push for North Shore businesses to help recovery. Hawaiʻi County Fire Chief Search: The county is reviewing 13 conditionally qualified applicants for the next fire chief, including a residency verification step. Environment & Culture: Aquarium fishing collectors are seeking to restart the trade on Oʻahu via a new environmental review process after earlier statewide bans and legal fights. Grants-in-Aid: Lawmakers approved $40 million in grants for about 170 Hawaiʻi nonprofits, aiming to offset federal funding uncertainty.