Hurricane Nolo Preparedness: Hurricane Nolo stayed south of Hawaiʻi Island as tropical storm conditions and large swells reached parts of the state, with the Big Island under hurricane watch, tropical storm warning, flood watch and high surf advisories; officials opened multiple shelters and warned residents to shelter in place and avoid dangerous flooding and downed trees/power lines. PFAS in Drinking Water: Hawaiʻi DOH reported low, sporadic PFAS detections for the first time at Fort Shafter Wells Chlorinator on Oʻahu, with PFHxS below the EPA limit and PFHxA below Hawaiʻi’s action level, but the finding adds urgency to monitoring and cleanup planning. North Shore Emergency Response: Honolulu EMS held a traditional blessing and groundbreaking for a new Kahuku station to replace a small 1997-era facility, expanding space and adding decontamination and other support features for faster, safer response during disasters. Conservation Funding Pressure: Honolulu is considering visitor fees for Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden as tourism demand rises, while the state already charges a Green Fee—raising questions about how to protect natural sites without pricing out residents. Deep-Sea Mining Protest: Greenpeace activists boarded New Zealand’s research vessel Tangaroa in Wellington to protest seabed mining linked to Pacific mineral exploration, warning of irreversible marine damage. Wildlife After Storms: After high winds from recent storms, manu-o-kū chicks were blown from trees, with volunteers reporting significant losses and urging continued support for recovery efforts.