Middle East War Escalation: President Trump renewed threats tied to the Strait of Hormuz, saying the U.S. will bomb and destroy “one bridge or power plant” for each Iranian attack on ships, as Iran warned of an “eye for an eye” response to strikes on infrastructure. Gold Star Returns: Trump attended a Dover Air Force Base dignified transfer for four U.S. service members killed in Iran-linked attacks, including 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, with the Pentagon confirming deaths after strikes on bases in Jordan and Iraq. PFAS Fight: State AGs led by Jeff Jackson and others urged the EPA to rescind a proposed rollback on PFAS (“forever chemicals”) limits in drinking water, arguing it would weaken testing and protections. Hawaii Water Project: Consolidated Water said it received a limited notice to proceed for long-lead equipment for the Kalaeloa seawater desalination project, while also booking a record $10.1 million municipal water treatment equipment order in Florida. Local Governance & Housing: Rep. Ed Case and Guam’s Delegate James Moylan introduced a bipartisan Transit Oriented Development Act aimed at boosting affordable housing near transit corridors. Aloha Spirit in Courts: A federal judge ruled the Trump administration misused grant rules to revoke already-awarded funding, siding with states challenging the practice. Neighbor Island Air Service: Alaska Airlines says Hawaiian Airlines will shift neighbor island flying to Hawaiian-branded 737-800s, replacing the 717 fleet. Justice System: A federal case charges a man with abusive sexual contact on a Hawaii-to-Seattle Delta flight.