Hawai‘i News US Navy, NASA withdraw final environmental impact statement for Pacific Missile Range…
Kaua‘i News UPDATE: Surf advisory to remain in effect through Friday for north, west shorelines of…
‘Wheels for Gia’ fundraiser seeks to support Kauaʻi teenager paralyzed from swimming accident
For 13-year-old Gia-Lynn Pacheco, getting back to church, visiting family, and returning to the beach are more than everyday activities—they are milestones of hope as she continues her long recovery. November 06, 2026 · 05:00am
Pilot program for Hawaiʻi farmers launched by U.S. Department of Agriculture
“Farmer First, Field Focused” pilot strengthens conservation planning, and streamlines financial assistance for agricultural producers.Kaua‘i News UPDATE: Brown water advisory canceled for Lawa‘i Beach Park
Health UPDATE: Brown water advisory canceled for Poʻipū Beach Pavilion
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Kapa‘a DMV office reopen, offering expanded appointment availability with new booking…
Briefs for Nov. 4: New Hawaiian Airlines premium lounge, climate workshops, more
Mel Rapozo claims 56.5% of vote, poised to lead Kauaʻi as next mayor
Kaua‘i’s Kawakami to be Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green’s second-term lieutenant…
FEMA denies individual aid to Hawai‘i, Kaua‘i counties impacted by hurricanes
Visitor rescued from dangerous rip current off Kauaʻi’s North Shore
Hawaiian Homelands waiting list now much shorter on Kauaʻi; department hands out 832…
North Shore Give honors Kauaʻiʻs first responders with gratitude caravan
Volcano Watch: Ruby seamount; a glimpse into the secret life of a submarine volcano
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Kaua‘i News
‘Wheels for Gia’ fundraiser seeks to support Kauaʻi teenager paralyzed from swimming accident
For 13-year-old Gia-Lynn Pacheco, getting back to church, visiting family, and returning to the beach are more than everyday activities—they are milestones of hope as she continues her long recovery.
Registration for Kaua‘i County’s Winter Fun program for children begins online Nov. 13
Day-long program will be held over winter break at the Kekaha, Kalāheo, Kapaʻa and Līhu‘e neighborhood centers.
Pilot program for Hawaiʻi farmers launched by U.S. Department of Agriculture
“Farmer First, Field Focused” pilot strengthens conservation planning, and streamlines financial assistance for agricultural producers.
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.
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Hawaii News
Pilot program for Hawaiʻi farmers launched by U.S. Department of Agriculture
“Farmer First, Field Focused” pilot strengthens conservation planning, and streamlines financial assistance for agricultural producers.
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.
Big Island News
Volcano Watch: Such great heights; measuring Kīlauea’s lava fountains
“How tall is the fountain?” Volcano watchers keep coming back to that single question once lava fountains start at the summit of the Big Island volcano, and there have been plenty of opportunities to ask during the past 2 years.
Military convoys, training scheduled for next nearly 2 weeks around Big Island
Convoy movement is expected to begin as early as noon Friday from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport; the change is because of heavy lift aircraft scheduling.
2 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease under investigation, linked to stays at Kauaʻi condo property
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.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for November 06, 2026
A long-period north-northwest (325 to 345 degree) swell will peak through evening and produce surf well above High Surf Advisory thresholds along exposed north...
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 […]
