Hawai‘i News Schatz delivers speech on Senate floor urging Israeli government to allow winter…
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Four legends, including 1 from Kauaʻi, inducted into Hawaiʻi Waterman Hall of Fame
Five-time state outrigger canoe champ, 1976 U.S. Open Surfing champion and 1977 U.S. Open Tandem Surfing champ Lāʻola Lake Aʻea is a member of the 2026 hall of fame class, honored for surfing and paddling accomplishments as well as lasting contributions to the water sports community. November 12, 2026 · 05:00am
UPDATE: High surf advisory extended for north, west shorelines of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu report advisory level surf now impacting northern and western shorelines of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau likely now won't decline below advisory level until...Hawai‘i News Hawaiʻi Department of Health launches free mobile app to help people quit smoking
Business State Commerce Department working to fix problems with new online business registration…
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90 days after kidney transplant, Army veteran urges fellow vets to put their health first
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County awards $450,000 to 6 agricultural projects across Kauaʻi
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Kaua‘i News
UPDATE: Brown water advisories now in effect for Hanalei Bay Pavilion area, nearby Waiʻoli Beach Park
Officials recommend staying out of affected waters for 48 to 72 hours after storms or heavy rainfall stops and the beach received full sunshine.
UPDATE: High surf advisory extended for north, west shorelines of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu report advisory level surf now impacting northern and western shorelines of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau likely now won’t decline below advisory level until early Friday.
Schatz delivers speech on Senate floor urging Israeli government to allow winter supplies into flooded Gaza
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, renewed calls for the Israeli government to immediately allow winter supplies and building materials into Gaza after floods destroyed more than 70,000 tents in the area this past weekend.
Spectrum OC16 showing Hawaiʻi State high school football playoffs with no fee or subscription
For the first time, Spectrum OC16’s coverage of the Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association state football playoffs, including the D1 Open Championship, will be available to all viewers with no pay-per-view fee or subscription.
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Hawaii News
Schatz delivers speech on Senate floor urging Israeli government to allow winter supplies into flooded Gaza
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, renewed calls for the Israeli government to immediately allow winter supplies and building materials into Gaza after floods destroyed more than 70,000 tents in the area this past weekend.
Spectrum OC16 showing Hawaiʻi State high school football playoffs with no fee or subscription
For the first time, Spectrum OC16’s coverage of the Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association state football playoffs, including the D1 Open Championship, will be available to all viewers with no pay-per-view fee or subscription.
Hawaiʻi Department of Health launches free mobile app to help people quit smoking
The QuitLogix app offers free tobacco cessation services: nicotine patches, gum and lozenges, and custom support.
State Commerce Department working to fix problems with new online business registration system
The department is facing a four-month delay in processing new registrations and a backlog of 40,000 filings, impacting businesses statewide.
Four legends, including 1 from Kauaʻi, inducted into Hawaiʻi Waterman Hall of Fame
Five-time state outrigger canoe champ, 1976 U.S. Open Surfing champion and 1977 U.S. Open Tandem Surfing champ Lāʻola Lake Aʻea is a member of the 2026 hall of fame class, honored for surfing and paddling accomplishments as well as lasting contributions to the water sports community.
Big Island News
Azevedo to serve as acting administrator at Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense
Public Works Deputy Director takes on the Civil Defense post effective Nov. 16, bringing with him years of disaster response and recovery experience as he replaces the agency's current acting administrator Darryl Oliveira, who is reaching the end of his 89-day contract.
Daniel Volpe officially sworn in as Hawaiʻi County fire chief
Last month the Fire Commission selected Volpe over five other finalists, citing the strong job he had done as temporary chief following the unexpected death of Kazuo Todd in December.
U.S. Sen. Schatz urges Israeli government to immediately allow winter supplies into Gaza following floods
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, renewed calls for the Israeli government to immediately allow winter supplies and building materials into Gaza after floods destroyed more than 70,000 tents in the area this past weekend.
Hawaiʻi State high school football playoffs available on Spectrum OC16 for no fee or subscription
For the first time, Spectrum OC16’s coverage of the Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association state football playoffs, including the D1 Open Championship, will be available to all viewers with no pay-per-view fee or subscription.
Maui News
Shops at Wailea to host Santa parade, free events and Kalani Peʻa concert Nov. 27
The Shops at Wailea will hold a free, daylong Santa’s Arrival celebration on Nov. 27, beginning with a classic car and motorcycle parade that escorts Santa from Kalama Park in Kīhei to the shopping center, according to a news release. The procession will include approximately 40 classic cars from Maui Classic Cruisers and 20 motorcycles […]
Board of Education gives Superintendent Hayashi high marks in annual performance evaluation
The Hawaiʻi State Board of Education unanimously approved its annual performance evaluation of Superintendent Keith Hayashi for fiscal year 2025-26, assigning him a cumulative score of 2.675 on a three-point scale, with 3.0 representing “exceeds expectations.”
Hyatt Regency Maui names Jessica St. Charles director of events
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa has appointed Jessica St. Charles as its director of events, the resort said in a news release Tuesday.
Hawaiʻi State Department of Health encourages residents to quit tobacco for a day Nov. 19
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health is encouraging residents who smoke or vape to quit for the day on Nov. 19, the date of the Great American Smokeout, according to a Tuesday news release. The department listed free support through the Hawaiʻi Tobacco Quitline for adults and My Life, My Quit for teens.
