Hurricane Lowell Aftermath: Hawaiʻi agencies say Lowell is moving north but heavy rain, flooding risk, and dangerous surf continue, with Kauaʻi still reeling after widespread KIUC power outages affecting about 90% of customers; Kauaʻi residents are being told to document storm damage using county online forms to support possible state or federal aid. Local Government & Schools: Gov. Josh Green says Oʻahu state and county offices and HIDOE schools will reopen Wednesday, while Kauaʻi closures run through Friday as crews restore power and clear debris; Ala Moana Regional Park remains closed as City crews remove sand and storm debris. Business & Connectivity: Hawaiian Telcom announced upgrades to its Fioptics Business Internet, adding symmetrical speeds and a “future-ready” fiber network engineered for up to 10 Gig. Housing Affordability Research: UHERO research on a mixed-income tower near Ala Moana finds “housing filtering” can free up hundreds of vacancies locally and help cost-burdened tenants, even when new units are pricier. Environment & Wildlife: A new study flags fishing debris in stranded short-finned pilot whales, raising concerns about ocean pollution impacts on Hawaiʻi’s marine life. Politics & Courts: Colorado AG Phil Weiser filed an amicus brief urging a federal appeals court to uphold limits on ICE warrantless arrests. Regional Spotlight: Conservation groups sued to stop deep-sea mining lease actions in the Marianas, arguing the federal review ignored impacts on threatened species and habitat.