Hurricane Lala Recovery: U.S. DOT approved an initial $6 million in “quick release” emergency funds for Hawaii to repair roads and bridges, with more support expected as the state continues damage assessments; lawmakers say enough money was set aside this session, but an insurance crisis is still leaving many families and renters scrambling. Storm Watch: Forecasters are tracking a new Central Pacific system, Invest 90E, with a 90% chance of tropical development; residents are urged to prepare again because saturated ground could mean heavy rain impacts, especially on the Big Island. Marine Protection Under Pressure: Crews working in Papahānaumokuākea had removed about 13,000 pounds of marine debris from Laysan before shifting south to avoid Lala’s path. Community Needs: A Maui family of eight faces rebuilding after flooding and mold, while the Hawaiian Humane Society is seeing a growing influx of displaced pets and is asking for help reuniting lost animals. Local Cleanup & Funding: Maui County cleared downed trees on Ehu Road after Lala, and Honolulu extended the Green Fee Hoola Aina application deadline to Aug. 24 to fund forest, watershed, and wetland restoration. Wildlife Policy Debate: DLNR’s proposed cat-management rule changes would restrict feeding/abandoning wildlife and domestic animals on state lands, raising concerns about what happens to removed cats and whether lethal control could follow. Invasive Species for Dinner: A report highlights how destructive axis deer on Maui are being turned into food as a way to reduce ecological damage. Deep-Sea Mining Fight: Environmental groups and Earthjustice sued to stop the first deep-sea mining sale/leases in U.S. waters, arguing the government’s endangered-species review is inadequate.