Hurricane Lowell Recovery: Kauaʻi is still reeling, with about 75% of customers without power as crews clear downed trees and restore a grid hit hard by vegetation and damage; the state also moved to request an expedited federal Major Disaster Declaration. Harbor Disruption: Lānaʻi’s only commercial harbor, Kaumālapaʻu, is closed for about two weeks after Lowell damage, triggering gas and supply shortages while barge deliveries are disrupted. Infrastructure Risk: Hawaiʻi experts warn that back-to-back storms are exposing how power outages can quickly threaten drinking-water systems and other critical services. Housing & Rents: A Honolulu apartment owner is taking a different tack—renovating while stabilizing below-market rents for current tenants instead of pushing them out. Environmental Legal Fight: Twenty states and Washington, D.C. sued the Trump administration over rules they say weaken Endangered Species Act protections, including for habitat “harm” and threatened species. Local Climate Arts: Five kamaʻāina artists were selected for the Hawaiʻi Climate Action Artist Residency to connect art with land stewardship, energy efficiency, and community resilience. Solar Sales Scam Warning: State agencies warned residents about misleading door-to-door solar pitches claiming “free” systems or false program access. Tourism Legacy: A 25-year look at “Sharing Aloha” highlights how Hawaii’s post-9/11 tourism initiative helped New York first responders and families build lasting connections. Industry & Shipping Cost: Coverage continues on the cost of shipping in Hawaiʻi and the role of the Jones Act. Invasive Grass History: A new historical look at Guinea grass traces how a once-useful pasture plant became a wildfire- and invasive-species problem across the islands.