Hurricane Lala Recovery: Hawaiian Electric says Big Island restoration is progressing, but “several hundred” customers still lack power due to equipment access, with crews also coordinating safe re-energization and Hawai‘i County Water Supply incrementally refilling tanks and repairing leaks. Deep-Sea Mining: NOAA opened a 60-day public comment period (through Oct. 19) for The Metals Company USA’s deep-sea mining bid in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, moving toward an Environmental Impact Statement after a regulatory compliance milestone. Local Construction & Infrastructure: Honolulu building expert Lance Luke presented “Extending the Life of Concrete” at an international structural faults and repair conference in Edinburgh, focusing on early assessment and proactive maintenance to prevent costly failures. Housing Development: Maui’s Mākena Mauka project advanced after scaling back density by about 27% amid community pushback, with phased construction starting in 2028 and major amenities planned. Aquarium Fishing Policy: Hawai‘i’s Board of Land and Natural Resources delayed a decision on reopening commercial aquarium fish collection in West Hawai‘i after hours of public testimony, with counties urging a ban. Consumer Safety/Rules: Hawai‘i expanded its “Slow Down, Move Over” law to cover all stopped roadside vehicles, not just emergency vehicles, with potential citations and fines.