Consumer Protection: Hawaii’s DCCA says about 913 local Mercedes-Benz diesel owners (2009–2016) and some Freightliner Sprinter vans may qualify for an emissions-fraud settlement—free repairs, an extended emissions warranty, and a $2,000 incentive, with repairs needing to be scheduled by Aug. 31. Storm & Risk Management: Tropical Storm Moke is expected to peak soon and pass a couple hundred miles south of the Big Island, but heavy rain (5–10 inches, up to 15) and gusty winds are still driving a Flood Watch and Wind Advisory, with residents urged to prepare for outages and hazardous travel. Power & Recovery: Nearly a week after Hurricane Lala, Hawaiian Electric reports about 11,290 customers still without power on Hawai‘i Island, with the biggest gaps in Puna and Kaʻū, and customers frustrated by limited, area-specific updates. Healthcare Continuity: Hawaii Island Community Health Center is working to restore care in Nā‘ālehu/Kaʻū via a mobile clinic after its Kaʻū Health and Dental Center was inundated and remains unsafe without remediation. Insurance Innovation: A coral reef insurance payout tied to Hurricane Lala is funding reef assessment and repair—positioning reefs as storm-protection infrastructure for Hawaii’s coastal economy. Aviation Labor: Alaska Airlines flight attendants filed a grievance over staffing on long-haul 787 routes from Seattle, including Alaska-branded service tied to former Hawaiian Airlines crews.