Hurricane Lowell Watch: The western Hawaiian Islands are under hurricane warning as Lowell nears, with Kauai and Niihau facing hurricane conditions and officials warning of flash flooding, mudslides, dangerous surf, and possible tornadoes. Weather Science in Action: NOAA’s “Hurricane Hunters” are flying into Lowell to feed better storm models and improve forecasts for Hawaii and the Central Pacific. Space & Aviation: The FAA cleared environmental review for expanded SpaceX Starship contingency landing areas in the Northern Pacific, though license changes are still pending—meaning more potential airspace and maritime closures. Marine Tech: Hawaii-based Voltage Vessels submitted a 6-meter 3D-printed composite RHIB hull prototype for U.S. maritime defense evaluation, pushing forward its Eclipse X9 material platform. AgTech Funding (Big Island): $250,000 was released for a Tropical AgTech Center greenhouse nursery in Hilo to support tissue culture for local farmers. Wave Energy Test (Oahu): SURF-WEC, a small flap wave energy converter, has started generating power off Oahu to collect open-water performance data. Higher Ed Metrics (UH Hilo): UH Hilo reports a 60.8% six-year bachelor completion rate for Asian students entering in 2018, with statewide comparisons noted. Local Business/Community: Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi named Christina M. Leos as general manager as the attraction begins its first chapter under Native Hawaiian stewardship.