HMSA Payment Shift Delayed: Hawaii’s largest insurer is pushing back a major provider payment change until 2027 after doctors and patients raised alarms that the switch could worsen access to care. Hospital Safety Under Strain: Hawaii State Hospital staff say overcrowding is driving unsafe conditions, with nearly 390 patients in a facility built for about 300 and workers reporting more assaults and incidents. Waikiki Chemical Explosion: A worker was seriously injured after an explosion at the Wayfinder Waikiki while mixing chemicals in a pool pump room; HazMat crews isolated the area and identified the substances. Waipahu Towers Fire Response: Honolulu firefighters knocked down a three-alarm blaze at Waipahu Towers, rescuing four adults and two infants; the Red Cross assisted displaced residents. Child Safety in Summer: Maui County is urging community members to complete free online mandated reporter training as school ends and reporting typically drops. Inflammation Blood Test in Hawaii: Lokahi Longevity is promoting universal hs-CRP screening to better track “inflammaging” and cardiovascular risk. Maternal Care Gaps: A national survey finds widespread disrespect and untreated mental health needs for new mothers, with Black and Indigenous mothers reporting worse outcomes. Kokua Command Center: Honolulu opened a Kalihi command center to coordinate services for people experiencing homelessness, aiming to connect residents to shelter and supports faster. Housing Burden Hits Keiki: Hawaiʻi’s KIDS COUNT data highlights housing affordability as a top driver of poor child well-being, with nearly four in ten children living in housing-cost-burdened households.