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Housing Agency extends application deadline for 2027 Community Development Block Grant Program

The deadline was pushed back because of the recent Microsoft outage; the grant program supports affordable housing, suitable living environments and economic opportunities for low- to moderate-income Kauaʻi residents.

Angels wanted: Salvation Army seeks community members to bring holiday wishes within reach for island families in need

The nonprofit’s holiday Angel Tree program helps provide Christmas gifts for keiki and kūpuna from families in need who might otherwise go without.

Kalena Park court to be closed nearly 2 weeks

The closure is slated for Nov. 30 to Dec. 11, weather permitting, so the contractor can complete repairs to the basketball and pickleball court.

24/7 single-lane closure in effect on portion of Kūhiō Highway near Lumahaʻi Beach

The closure — necessary to stabilize the slope under the roadway — is scheduled to remain in place until March 2027.

‘Things seem to be working’: Federal Aviation Administration lifts nationwide ground stop of flights

Federal officials stress ‘there was no cyberattack’ that caused the telecommunications problem leading to thousands of flights being canceled or delayed Friday throughout the nation.

Kauaʻi Fire Department rescues two women in distress from Kalalau Trail

The women, who are visiting the island, were found Friday in the Hanakāpīʻai Beach landing zone, one experiencing a medical issue and the other sustaining an alleged ankle injury.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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‘Things seem to be working’: Federal Aviation Administration lifts nationwide ground stop of flights

Federal officials stress ‘there was no cyberattack’ that caused the telecommunications problem leading to thousands of flights being canceled or delayed Friday throughout the nation.

New online bail payment portal expands access and streamlines Hawaiʻi court services

The portal is now available for eligible Oʻahu 1st Circuit cases from noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, with plans underway to expand statewide.

U.S. Forest Service funding 5 new positions at UH Mānoa to help protect Pacific forests

Interested applicants can attend an informational webinar about the Pacific Forest Resilience Program on Nov. 18.  

New report: Hawaiʻi healthcare job vacancies reduced 20%, showing workforce investments delivering results

Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi releases new workforce report as construction begins on health learning lab at Big Island’s Waiākea High School.

$750K grant helps veterans build farming businesses through training from University of Hawaiʻi GoFarm Hawaiʻi, partners

The 3-year training project will provide agricultural and farm business education and support to 600 aspiring veteran farmers as well as help start, maintain or improve 25 veteran-operated farms.

Nāpōwawāʻenakaulua, the oldest compact quasar pair in universe, discovered with help from Big Island telescope

Gemini North telescope atop Mauna Kea and James Webb Space Telescope observed the pair of rapidly feeding supermassive black holes just 900 million years after the Big Bang in period known as cosmic dawn.

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Due Process Roadshow educates county agencies, police about Hawaiʻi’s new immigrant justice laws

On Thursday, members of the Campaign for Immigrant Justice coalition held two meetings on the Big Island to discuss the six news laws that strengthen immigrant rights and due process protections statewide.

‘It’s our community that has made us who we are today’: KTA Super Stores marks 110th anniversary

Community-focused milestone anniversary celebrates the locally founded, owned and operated Big Island grocery chain's longstanding connection to the island and generations of customers, associates and community partners who are part of its story.

Federal aid available to Hawaiʻi small businesses, nonprofits with drought-related losses

Applicants in five counties have until Dec. 10 to apply for low-interest disaster loans.

Nationwide ground stop of flights lifted; ‘things seem to be working,’ says Homeland Security secretary

Federal officials stress 'there was no cyberattack' that caused the telecommunications problem leading to thousands of flights being canceled or delayed Friday throughout the nation.

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Maui Weather Forecast for November 15, 2026

A strong high pressure system will build north of the Hawaiian Islands today on a slow eastward drift. Strong gusty winds will develop over and down stream of...

Progressive wave to take over Maui County Council with return of King and addition of newcomer Pahia

Progressive members are excited to tackle their priorities with a 6-3 super-majority that believes they will mesh well with reelected Mayor Richard Bissen.

Elizabeth “Libby” Berman consecrated as sixth Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai‘i

The Right Reverend Elizabeth “Libby” Berman was ordained and consecrated the sixth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai‘i on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, making her the first woman bishop in the Episcopal Church’s 164-year history in the islands.

Maui Surf Forecast for November 15, 2026

A small north-northwest swell will hold through tonight, followed by a moderate, long-period north swell building on Sunday. The north swell (350 to 010...