Kaua‘i News UPDATE: Brown water advisory canceled for Lawa‘i Beach Park
Health UPDATE: Brown water advisory canceled for Poʻipū Beach Pavilion
US Navy, NASA withdraw final environmental impact statement for Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kōkeʻe Park Geophysical Observatory
Both agencies plan to amend the environmental impact statement for the leased sites before resubmitting in 2027. November 05, 2026 · 04:32pm
State investigates 2 cases of Legionnaires’ disease linked to stays at Nihi Kai Villas on Kauaʻi
Anyone who stayed at Nihi Kai Villas within the past 2 weeks and develops symptoms consistent with the illness caused by Legionella bacteria is advised to seek medical attention and contact the state Health Department Disease Outbreak Control Division.Kaua‘i News UPDATE: Brown water advisory canceled at Prince Kūhiō Park
Hawai‘i News Kauaʻi’s Ronald D. Kouchi to continue serving as Hawaiʻi Senate president
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Kaua‘i News
US Navy, NASA withdraw final environmental impact statement for Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kōkeʻe Park Geophysical Observatory
Both agencies plan to amend the environmental impact statement for the leased sites before resubmitting in 2027.
UPDATE: Surf advisory to remain in effect through Friday for north, west shorelines of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
Surf heights of 16 to 22 feet are now forecast along north-facing shores and 10 to 16 feet along west-facing shores of both islands as what now is a large long-period north-northwest swell is expected to peak well-above advisory levels.
UPDATE: Brown water advisory canceled for Lawa‘i Beach Park
However, state health officials continue to urge the public to avoid brown, murky coastal waters, especially following storms or periods of heavy rainfall.
UPDATE: Brown water advisory canceled for Poʻipū Beach Pavilion
However, state health officials continue to urge the public to avoid brown, murky coastal waters, especially following storms or periods of heavy rainfall.
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Hawaii News
US Navy, NASA withdraw final environmental impact statement for Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kōkeʻe Park Geophysical Observatory
Both agencies plan to amend the environmental impact statement for the leased sites before resubmitting in 2027.
Kauaʻi’s Ronald D. Kouchi to continue serving as Hawaiʻi Senate president
The Hawaiʻi State Senate finalized the structure of committees and determined leadership assignments for upcoming session.
Hawai’i AG Lopez urges passage of federal Kids Online Safety Act
Following $17 billion Meta settlement, the National Association of Attorneys General encourages Congressional leaders to pass the bill that would establish minimum safety standards for social media and gaming platforms.
Culinary Institute of America honors influential, industry-changing Chef Roy Yamaguchi
The newly named gathering space outside the institute’s student commons at its New York campus, recognizes the many contributions the Japanese-American celebrity chef and restaurateur from Hawaiʻi has made to the culinary industry and an enduring connection to his alma mater.
9 cowboys will be inducted into the 2026 Paniolo Hall of Fame
Inductees include a legendary cattleman who was celebrated in the 1990 song, “Hanohano Wale no na Cowboy.”
State investigates 2 cases of Legionnaires’ disease linked to stays at Nihi Kai Villas on Kauaʻi
Anyone who stayed at Nihi Kai Villas within the past 2 weeks and develops symptoms consistent with the illness caused by Legionella bacteria is advised to seek medical attention and contact the state Health Department Disease Outbreak Control Division.
Big Island News
Final environmental impact statement for Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kōkeʻe Park Geophysical Observatory on Kauaʻi withdrawn
U.S. Navy and NASA plan to amend the environmental impact statement for the leased sites before resubmitting in 2027.
Help continues for Big Isle residents impacted by May earthquake in South Kona
Nov. 1 deadline passes to apply for individual assistance from Federal Emergency Management Agency; however, support continues and late applications could still be considered.
Episode 56 lava fountaining underway at summit of Kīlauea volcano on Big Island
Geyser heights reached about 660 feet by shortly after 2 p.m. Thursday, with National Weather Service reporting low-level trade winds will push ash toward the west; any ash fallout will likely occur over Kaʻū and Highway 11, west of Volcano and possibly as far southwest as Pāhala.
Maui News
Federal jury convicts Maui man of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine
US Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Christopher Grindling, 58, of Kahului, Maui, was found guilty on Nov. 5, 2026, following a three-day jury trial before Senior US District Judge Leslie E. Kobayashi, of possessing with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.
Gov. Green designates 25 Opportunity Zones statewide, including two census tracts on Maui
Gov. Josh Green announced the state of Hawaiʻi's designation of 25 census tracts under the federal Opportunity Zones 2.0 program. These include 19 tracts on Oʻahu, four on Hawaiʻi Island and two on Maui, including Lahaina’s Front Street census tract.
Hale Kau Kau served more than 7,000 meals in October, board president says
Hale Kau Kau served more than 7,000 meals on Maui in October, according to Barry Rosenfeld, president of its advisory board. The number of meals in October works out to an average of about 225 meals a day, he said. Hale Kau Kau has never reached so many kūpuna, people with disabilities and people facing […]
