Puerto Rico Morning BriefFriday, August 14, 2026
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This morning in Puerto Rico
- San Juan / Condado3.9 ft est. · ESE 10 kt
- Rincón2.8 ft est.
- Vieques / Esperanza5.3 ft est. · E 17 kt
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All episodes →The Carraízo reservoir continued to recover this week, rising 26 centimeters to reach 37.79 meters and then climbing another 7 centimeters to 37.86 meters, keeping the water level in the "ajustes" band and 0.86 meters above the control line. The steady gains come as officials also work on longer-term water infrastructure plans, with dredging projects being designed for the Caonillas and Dos Bocas reservoirs to boost the capacity of the Superacueducto system and reduce future service interruptions.
In sports news, American player Jacob Wiley is set to face his former team in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) finals. Wiley debuted in the league in 2022 with the Vaqueros de Bayamón, where he helped the team capture a championship before moving on.
In cultural news, six months after the death of legendary musician Willie Colón, his son spoke about his father's enduring connection to Puerto Rico, saying Colón "always carried Puerto Rico in his heart." His music is set to return to the island with what is described as special emotional significance for fans and family alike.
