School Policy: Sen. Mazie Hirono and other Democrats are pushing Congress to repeal a new federal school voucher program that lets states opt in and would divert up to $1,700 in tax credits toward K-12 scholarships, with Treasury regulations expected soon. Hurricane Recovery (Kauaʻi): Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative says power restoration is at 98% after Hurricane Lowell, with remaining outages concentrated on the North Shore and Kokee. Invasive Species (Molokaʻi): A temporary coconut rhinoceros beetle shipping ban is expiring, and Molokai residents and conservation groups are urging action to prevent new infestations. Health Coverage: Hawaii officials say more than 23,000 residents are on Obamacare marketplace plans, as a Trump administration fraud crackdown threatens coverage nationwide. Courts & Guns: The Ninth Circuit upheld key parts of Hawaiʻi’s firearm licensing rules, including a 30-day permit-to-acquire window and required police-station inspections for newly acquired handguns. Maui Healthcare: State, Maui Health and Kaiser Permanente announced Kula Hospital’s restoration and reopening after March storm damage. Local Business/Community: T S Restaurants is running a Hawaii Foodbank fundraiser from Sept. 25–28, matching up to $50 per donation with a discount at participating locations. UH & Science: Bishop Museum named Kirk Hubbard III as chief operating officer, and UH Mānoa researchers are testing living roofs and living walls to cool buildings and cut energy use.