Hurricane Lala Recovery: Gov. Josh Green confirmed the storm’s first fatality—a 90-year-old woman found in Na‘alehu after being reported missing—while officials say Ka‘u’s damage is driven more by flooding and mud than wind. Power & Water Disruptions: Hawaiian Electric restoration work continues, with Hawai‘i Island still seeing major outages and the Department of Water Supply urging residents to limit use as some systems have no or low pressure while generators power key pumping facilities. Business Impact on Maui: Local businesses in Makawao are assessing damage from downed eucalyptus trees, with owners describing heartbreaking losses and cleanup needs as they work toward reopening. O‘ahu Cleanup Logistics: Honolulu reopened convenience centers, transfer stations and the Waimanalo Gulch landfill, laying out rules for what vehicles and waste types residents can bring. Public Safety & Homelessness: Honolulu is considering fines and jail for people using shopping carts outside store premises, reigniting debate over public order versus criminalizing poverty. Local Economy & Growth: Jollibee’s Tim Ho Wan and WDI agreed to restructure franchise rights—giving Tim Ho Wan full control of North America and WDI full control of Japan—while Tim Ho Wan plans to grow U.S. locations to 20 by 2028. Regional Travel Disruption: Norwegian’s Pride of America delayed its Honolulu return due to Lala, with itinerary adjustments and extended check-in for guests. Housing Affordability Watch: A new national report argues HUD spending hasn’t lowered prices and that homeownership is getting harder to reach across states, adding pressure to affordability conversations.