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Hawaiʻi Recovery & Emergency Management: Hawaii Island fuel is being distributed to residents still on portable generators after Hurricane Lala, with two local companies coordinating drop sites in Kurtistown and Pāhala. Tourism Economy: DBEDT reports July 2026 visitor spending rose to $1.99B (+1.7%) with 883,248 visitors (+1.1%), though stays shortened to 7.59 days (-14.1%). Local Governance: Maui County Council approved an 8-1 plan to let the Department of Water Supply buy private Launiupoko and Olowalu water systems, after Vice Chair Yuki Lei Sugimura pushed for a “complete look.” State Services: DOH says the Vital Records Office will move downtown starting Sept. 21, with both locations open during the transition. Federal Legal Battles (Title X): Hawaii AG is among states suing to block Trump administration Title X funding conditions tied to reproductive health policy. National Tech/Consumer Protection: Hawaii is included in the multistate Meta settlement forcing child-safety changes on Instagram and Facebook, with Hawaii expected to receive $76M. Defense & Military: USACE Pacific Ocean Division commander Clete Goetz relinquished command, overseeing districts including Honolulu. Public Safety Reminder: Hawaiʻi’s monthly outdoor siren and Emergency Alert System live-audio test is set for Sept. 1 at 11:45 a.m. Defense Procurement Watch: A watchdog report says Navy submarine maintenance delays have cost billions and thousands of operational days.

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