Marianas Deep-Sea Mining Lawsuit: Conservation and community groups, including Conservation Council for Hawaiʻi, filed a lawsuit in the District of Hawaiʻi challenging the Trump administration’s plan to kick-start deep-sea mining off the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam, arguing the lease sale could harm humpback whales, manta rays and sea turtles and threaten ocean ecosystems Hawaiʻi depends on. Hurricane Lowell Recovery in Hawaii: Oʻahu reported it was spared the worst overnight, while Kauaʻi began damage assessments after widespread power outages and flooded roads; officials warned of lingering flash-flood risk as Lowell moved north and warnings were adjusted. East Hawaii Health Expansion: The Windward Planning Commission approved a use permit for the $90 million Keaau Benioff Health Center, a 40,000-square-foot outpatient facility aimed at easing pressure on East Hawaii’s overburdened medical system. Energy Costs and Business Pressure: Diesel prices hit record highs in parts of the mainland, underscoring how fuel spikes can ripple through shipping and everyday costs. Solar Investment: Suniva completed an $835 million capital raise to build a second U.S. solar cell manufacturing facility and expand capacity to 5.5 GW. Local Economy & Resilience: Oʻahu and Kauaʻi mobilized storm response resources as Lowell approached, while Kauaʻi crews cleared damage and restored access.