Medical Debt Relief: Gov. Josh Green signed bills to expand healthcare access and help relieve medical debt, including a new program funded with $500,000 through the Office of Wellness and Resilience that can forgive eligible patients’ bills based on debt-to-income. Cancer Screening Coverage: A new Hawaii law (HB 1969) requires insurers to cover follow-up colonoscopies after positive colorectal screening results with no deductibles or copays, and creates financial assistance for uninsured/underinsured residents. Public Health & Food Safety: DOH ordered Black Rock Pizza in Kona closed after finding an active rodent infestation and critical sanitation violations, including improper food storage and an obstructed handwashing sink. Mosquito-Borne Disease Watch: CDC reports West Nile virus is surging earlier than in 20 years, with 48 cases across 23 states and four deaths already—urging mosquito precautions. COVID Update: A new COVID subvariant, “Nimbus” (NB.1.8.1), is now dominant in the U.S. as wastewater signals rise in 10 states; high-risk people are urged to confirm vaccine status. Local Enforcement: DOH issued major fines and a cease-and-desist order tied to solid waste violations at ABC Towing & Parts in Pearl City, and separately sought about $475,000 in fines against ABC Junkyard in Waiawa. Emergency Preparedness: Honolulu EMS is training for mass casualty incidents with a two-day program drawing 180 attendees from across the islands. Community Health: UH research flags unexpectedly low spinner dolphin calf numbers on Hawaii Island, raising concerns about long-term survival amid human disturbance from tourism.