Obamacare refunds: The White House says nearly 1 million people in 30 states, including Hawaii, will get $500 checks after federal “user fees” were blamed for overcharging premiums. Cybersecurity & care access: A Kroll identity-monitoring offer tied to AdaptHealth’s June 2026 breach is raising questions for Kaiser members about what data was exposed and why insurers may not have details. Insurance policy scrutiny: Letters to the editor question HMSA’s proposed coverage changes and whether “no-claim” gaps could affect premiums or access. Disaster recovery funding: FEMA approved about $7.6M for Hawaii recovery and hazard mitigation, including emergency power upgrades for REHAB Hospital. Kaua‘i power restoration: KIUC says some North Shore areas may come back soon, but remote spots could wait 1–2 more weeks after Hurricane Lowell. Health research: UH researchers won a $3.6M NIH grant to study how legacy pollution and “forever chemicals” may affect health today, including after wildfires and floods. Shoreline protection: Hawaii is testing a “living breakwater” near Kalaeloa to reduce wave energy and erosion. Local health & safety: A man was hospitalized after a Haiku house fire; Honolulu firefighters extinguished a Waikiki high-rise lanai fire with no reported transports. Healthcare market watch: Gov. Josh Green urged proactive reforms as regulators review the proposed HMSA–Hawai‘i Pacific Health One Health Hawai‘i partnership. Public charge legal fight: Hawaii is among states suing to block a Trump DHS rule that could make green cards harder for immigrants using public benefits like Medicaid and food assistance. Community health: A dengue fever awareness update highlights early symptoms and mosquito-bite prevention as small pockets of transmission appear in multiple states.