Weather Watch: Hawaii County and Maui are tracking developing Tropical Depression Fifteen-E remnants that could bring heavy rain and gusty winds as early as Wednesday, with Civil Defense urging residents to prepare. Local Government & Housing: Hawaii County Council advanced a bill to extend the Homeless and Housing Fund through 2029, keeping at least $9 million a year flowing to nonprofits. Public Safety: Police charged a Honomu man after an alleged domestic incident that included rock-throwing, broken windows, and damage to vehicles. Energy & Resilience: Hawaiian Electric says Maui’s Waena battery storage project hit a milestone with the first Tesla Megapacks installed, aimed at boosting grid reliability and renewable use. Health & Child Welfare: Oʻahu launched “Keiki Now,” a new residential program to keep high-needs foster kids out of offices and hotels. Community & Culture: A Kaimuki High teacher was named Hawaii State Teacher of the Year, recognized for building a Smart Farm and hands-on entrepreneurship programs. Business/Infrastructure: Voters will decide on Honolulu’s proposed RISE bond measure to fund infrastructure for housing along the Skyline rail corridor. Opinion/Letters: Readers react to tourism behavior after Kauaʻi storm damage and debate how the islands should communicate disaster realities.