Tropical Storm Nolo: Hawaii braces for a new, potentially hurricane-strength storm after earlier disasters topped $1B in damage and resilience needs; Big Island and Maui closures are expanding, shelters are opening, and officials warn of catastrophic flooding and dangerous surf. Local Governance: Oʻahu voters will weigh 20 Honolulu Charter amendments in November, including food security funding, ranked-choice voting, housing, cultural stewardship, and election changes. Culture & Community: Merrie Monarch Festival calls for a three-year pause on harvesting scarce native plants like ohiʻa lehua, palapalai, and maile to help the forest “heal.” Environment & Wildlife: DLNR reports threatened nēnē sightings on Kahoʻolawe and asks drivers to slow down after three nēnē were killed on Molokai. Public Safety & Health: Hawaii reaches a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corp. over predatory auto loans, offering debt forgiveness and cash restitution for eligible borrowers. Interfaith & Peace: Religious groups on Maui mark UN Peace Day with prayers and Hawaiian oli at Makawao Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Immigration & Family Life: USCIS updates 2026 income requirements for family-based green card Affidavits of Support, with higher thresholds for Hawaii. Arts & Heritage: Keola Beamer releases “Lahaina Ola Hou,” honoring Lahaina’s grief and recovery ahead of a Maui concert. Travel & Lifestyle: Four Seasons rolls out new curated multi-destination itineraries linking Japan, Thailand, and Hawaii. Sports Spotlight: Jayden Maiava’s rise from Oʻahu public housing to USC’s elite football facilities highlights Hawaiʻi ʻohana-driven success.