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    District 16 · Wailua, Hanamāʻulu, Līhuʻe & Puhi
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    District 17 · Niʻihau, Kōloa, Poʻipū, Kalāheo, Hanapēpē, Waimea & Kekaha
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    Governor & Lieutenant Governor

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    District II · Neighbor Islands & Rest of Oʻahu
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    At-Large Trustee

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    Mauka Wailua River Bridge lane closure hampering traffic on Election Day

    The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation scheduled the closure to clear debris washed downstream.

    Hawai‘i News OHA releases investigative reports to move forward from speculation and uncertainty

    Kaua‘i News Residential trash pickup delayed in Wailua Homesteads

    It’s Election Day: Kaua‘i County residents have until 7 p.m. today to cast their ballots

    For those who didn't get a chance to mail in their ballot, they can still submit it to any of the multiple ballot box drop-off locations set up islandwide before 7 p.m. November 03, 2026 · 11:53am

    State survey will assess impacts from Hurricane Lowell

    Teams for the CASPER survey will go door to door to randomly selected homes from Nov. 16-20 on Kaua'i, to assess the impacts of Hurricane Lowell.

    Kaua‘i News Kauaʻi police officer named one of Hawaiʻi’s top cops

    Kaua‘i News Kaua‘i kendo delegation reinforces the cultural ties with sister city Mimasaka, Japan

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    Mauka Wailua River Bridge lane closure hampering traffic on Election Day

    The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation scheduled the closure to clear debris washed downstream.

    It’s Election Day: Kaua‘i County residents have until 7 p.m. today to cast their ballots

    For those who didn’t get a chance to mail in their ballot, they can still submit it to any of the multiple ballot box drop-off locations set up islandwide before 7 p.m.

    OHA releases investigative reports to move forward from speculation and uncertainty

    According to reports, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs struggled to achieve its mission due to the dysfunction caused by disagreements between Board Chair Kai Kahele and former CEO Stacy Ferreira.

    Residential trash pickup delayed in Wailua Homesteads

    If your trash hasn’t been serviced by 3:30 p.m., leave your bin out for pickup on Wednesday.

    Kauaʻi police officer named one of Hawaiʻi’s top cops

    Officer Branden Barroga was recognized for his work on a stolen vehicle and firearms investigation.

    Kaua‘i kendo delegation reinforces the cultural ties with sister city Mimasaka, Japan

    A delegation representing Kaua‘i and the Hawai‘i Kendo Federation traveled to Mimasaka to participate in a kendo tournament and build the relationship with Kauaʻi’s newest sister city.
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    Mauka Wailua River Bridge lane closure hampering traffic on Election Day

    The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation scheduled the closure to clear debris washed downstream.

    OHA releases investigative reports to move forward from speculation and uncertainty

    According to reports, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs struggled to achieve its mission due to the dysfunction caused by disagreements between Board Chair Kai Kahele and former CEO Stacy Ferreira.

    State survey will assess impacts from Hurricane Lowell

    Teams for the CASPER survey will go door to door to randomly selected homes from Nov. 16-20 on Kaua’i, to assess the impacts of Hurricane Lowell.

    Po‘ipū Beach Park to close for maintenance this week

    Po‘ipū Beach Park and the parking lot will be closed Nov. 5 to 6 for maintenance and will reopen on Nov. 7.

    Emergency relief grants to help farmers, ranchers following natural disasters

    Grants of up to $1,500 for farmers and ranchers will help restore vital agricultural infrastructure statewide, with applications opening on Monday, Nov. 2.

    UH Mānoa researcher helps unlock the secrets of how mantis shrimp see what humans cannot

    A new study shows the ocean animals have special proteins and natural pigments that give them superior vision that people.

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    It’s Election Day: Hawai‘i County residents have until 7 p.m. today to cast their ballots

    As of Monday, 41,703 ballots have been returned out of the 113,426 ballots mailed out on Oct. 16.

    Kohala Hospital creates more space for patient care

    Kohala Hospital received $3.9 million in state funds for the new administration building, which is the first addition to the hospital's campus since it was built in 1962.

    OHA releases investigation documents in an attempt to move forward from scrutiny

    According to reports, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs struggled to achieve its mission due to the dysfunction caused by disagreements between Board Chair Kai Kahele and former CEO Stacy Ferreira.

    Emergency grants available to Hawaiʻi farmers, ranchers affected by recent natural disasters

    Applicants from farms, orchards, ranches and similar operations with affected lands now can apply for relief grants.

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    PacWhale Eco-Adventures earns No. 1 spot as best whale watch in Hawaiʻi

    PacWhale Eco-Adventures was named the No. 1 whale watch tour in all of Hawaiʻi and the third-best whale watch in the nation by USA TODAY in its 2026 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards.

    Community assessment CASPER survey to assess impacts from Hurricane Lowell

    The Hawaiʻi Department of Health, Kaua‘i District Health Office, in partnership with the County of Kauaʻi, will conduct a Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) survey in November to assess impacts from Hurricane Lowell and ongoing recovery needs.

    Maui Nui Botanical Garden to host Arbor Day Garden Expo, tree giveaway Saturday

    Maui Nui Botanical Garden will hold its 23rd annual Arbor Day Garden Expo and Tree Giveaway on 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday as part of statewide Arbor Day Hawaiʻi events planned this month by the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.

    2026 Paniolo Hall of Fame members announced

    The Paniolo Hall of Fame announced the induction of nine new members of the Paniolo Hall of Fame. The honorees will be recognized at a banquet and ceremony during the Hawaiʻi Cattlemen’s Council Annual Convention at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026.