Late-career health & sports: Stephen Curry signed a two-year, $116M Warriors extension (below the max) to “finish the story right,” while Kristaps Porzingis is out indefinitely with an undisclosed health issue and won’t travel to Hawaii for training camp. Wildfire health fallout: New UH research finds toxic metal exposure can linger in Maui residents months after the 2023 wildfires, with higher metals linked to abnormal lung function. Storm-linked water safety: A Brown Water Advisory was issued for East Hawaiʻi (Hilo Bay to the Hamakua Coast), urging people to avoid murky water and protect against leptospirosis after storms. Food costs & access: Rising fuel and air-cargo costs are pushing Hawaii grocery prices higher, with delivery diesel up sharply and air cargo costs more than doubling. Local public health & environment: Rules to protect Molokai from invasive coconut rhinoceros beetles are expected to be reinstated after a misinterpretation of precedent/law. Community health support: As Hurricane Nolo moved past, health and disaster-relief groups continued door-to-door help for displaced families, including mental health and basic medical needs.