Hawaiʻi Politics & Governance: A former Northern Mariana Islands museum board chair is urging lawmakers to scrutinize a proposed government reorganization that would move the museum under the Historic Preservation Office, warning it could weaken independence and long-term stewardship of cultural collections. Diplomacy & Safety: Senators including Hawaiʻi’s Brian Schatz are pressing Secretary of State Marco Rubio to make the release of U.S.-Iranian journalist Reza Valizadeh an urgent priority, citing deteriorating health and denied medical care in Tehran’s Evin Prison. Local Business: Alpha Omega Plumbing is expanding island-wide access on Oʻahu to LR3 Light Ray UV Pipelining, a no-dig trenchless sewer and drain repair backed by a 10-year warranty. Hawaiʻi Community & Tourism: Hawaiʻi Women in Lodging & Tourism is launching its inaugural Maui event, “Wāhine in Balance,” with registration open through Sept. 24. Public Health & Policy: California AG Rob Bonta is joining a coalition of states opposing a proposed Trump administration rule that would limit how states fund Medicaid, arguing it would shift more costs onto states and disrupt coverage. Weather Watch: Hawaiʻi County officials are monitoring a developing tropical disturbance south of the islands, with potential impacts starting as early as Wednesday evening.