Hawaiʻi Captive Insurance Milestone: Hawaiʻi marked 40 years as a global leader in captive insurance, citing 274 active captives, $18B in last year’s premiums, and $2.7B invested through local financial institutions. Medicaid Fraud Fight: Hawaiʻi AG Anne Lopez joined other Democratic attorneys general pushing back on Vice President JD Vance’s Medicaid fraud claims, calling the anti-fraud roundtable a political stunt and saying Hawaii’s record is being misrepresented. Local Roads & Recovery: Maui County says repairs to the Kihei sinkhole near Kamaole Beach Park II will keep going through fall, with motorists urged to use detours as the storm-damaged underground systems require custom engineering. Food Security Push: Honolulu’s Charter Commission advanced a proposal that would direct $8M a year from existing property tax revenues to a food security fund aimed at boosting access to locally grown foods, with a November ballot vote ahead. Amazon in Kapolei: Amazon is seeking city approval to exceed the 60-foot height limit for a large Kapolei warehouse and order fulfillment center, a project that could employ 1,562 workers. Hawaiʻi Jobs Snapshot: A new look at state labor data finds Hawaii’s job growth is in a holding pattern, with the unemployment rate edging up to 2.5% by April. Hawaiʻi Earthquake Water Crisis: After a 6.0 quake, some Kona-area farmers and residents say damaged catchment systems have left them relying on county spigots for potable water. Maui Emergency Planning: Maui County launched a community survey to identify concerns for its emergency risk and preparedness planning, closing June 30.