Hurricane Watch: Honolulu is tracking Hurricane Lowell as it strengthens to a Category 4 with 130 mph winds, with swells expected to start affecting parts of the islands Wednesday and bring dangerous surf and rip currents, while Hurricane Karina remains a Category 4 and Tropical Storm Marie strengthens farther east. Local Public Safety: The City says it’s monitoring a tied Makakilo primary race after admitting two ineligible voters were mistakenly issued ballots and voted, with the outcome now challenged at the Hawaii Supreme Court. Health & Homelessness: Honolulu’s MH-3 mental health program is now permanent and expanding, linking police and outreach teams with behavioral health services and citing help for 150 people since launch. Community Services: Hawaiʻi Meals on Wheels hit a record 100 delivery routes on Oʻahu and is asking for more volunteers. Zoo & Family Fun: Honolulu Zoo reopened upgraded African penguin and hippopotamus exhibits, adding new water systems and unveiling plans that include negotiations toward bringing giant pandas to Hawaiʻi. Missing Person: Big Island police are asking for help locating endangered 29-year-old Brandon Cranfield, last seen in Kailua-Kona Aug. 28. Gun Law: A court upheld Hawaiʻi’s age-21 minimum for acquiring or possessing firearms. Transit: Skyline set a new weekday ridership record as Oʻahu’s back-to-school rush drives demand.