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Residential sewer credit applications due Dec. 31, available online

Applications were historically mailed to residential sewer customers, but damage to the county’s information technology systems because of the Sept. 9 Kāpule Building fire delayed this year’s mailing.

Public comment period set to open at beginning of week to gather input for proposed commercial fishing rules in Pacific national monument

Pacific Islands Heritage Coalition urges the public to speak up for monument protections.

Foodland holding Share a Holiday Feast program in Hawaiʻi to provide holiday meals for those in need

A $20 donation can provide a family of four with a turkey and the holiday fixings.

County acquires 155 acres Līhu‘e for future housing development

A community-based master planning process will help shape the future development and gather input to help determine the number and types of homes, amenities and other features that could be incorporated into the subdivision.

‘Entertainment Tonight’ to showcase Kauaʻi culture, attractions and film locations for Hawaiʻi Week

The weeklong series also features chef Roy Yamaguchi, Kilohana Plantation and the Kōloa Rum Company.

New $1.7 million Hanapēpē skate park to open Nov. 17

The new skate park marks a milestone in Hanapēpē’s longstanding efforts to establish a dedicated skateboarding facility.
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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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Public comment period set to open at beginning of week to gather input for proposed commercial fishing rules in Pacific national monument

Pacific Islands Heritage Coalition urges the public to speak up for monument protections.

Foodland holding Share a Holiday Feast program in Hawaiʻi to provide holiday meals for those in need

A $20 donation can provide a family of four with a turkey and the holiday fixings.

Kauaʻi’s Nakamura to retain speakership, Morikawa named majority floor leader in House for 34th Hawaiʻi Legislature

“Our leadership team reflects the diversity of our majority caucus, bringing together working families, unique perspectives and voices from across the islands to ensure we represent the needs of communities throughout Hawaiʻi,” said Speaker Nadine Nakamura of Kauaʻi.

Newest tropical storm will not directly impact state; Pena to pass well south of Hawaiian Islands

Forecasters at the National Weather Service office in Honolulu said Friday that while the tropical storm will not have any direct impact on the islands, it likely will enhance trade winds and contribute to potential wind advisory conditions across typically windy areas.

Tractor Wheel Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars recalled; can cause choking

Once Upon a Farm’s fruit-flavored snacks pose a potentially fatal choking hazard to toddlers.

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.

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Governor announces several Opportunity Zone 2.0 designations, including on Big Island

The program offers federal tax incentives to investors who put long-term capital into designated low-income communities, unlocking hundreds of millions of dollars in private investment throughout the state in economically depressed neighborhoods.

Hawaiʻi residents can help serve joy to families in need through Foodland’s Share a Holiday Feast

A $20 donation can provide a family of four with a turkey and the holiday fixings.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for November 08, 2026

A ridge to the north, a front to the northeast, a trough to the southwest, and Tropical Storm Pena well south of the state, are all contributing...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for November 08, 2026

A medium- period swell out of the north- northwest (325 to 340 degree) has been filling on on the outer buoys today, with heights around 5-6 feet at 12-13...

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Maui Surf Forecast for November 08, 2026

A medium- period swell out of the north- northwest (325 to 340 degree) has been filling on on the outer buoys today, with heights around 5-6 feet at 12-13...

Post Offices on Maui closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day; self-service options remain

All Post Office locations, including those on Maui, will be closed Wednesday for Veterans Day, the US Postal Service announced. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume Nov. 12, according to the agency. While retail counters are closed, Maui residents can still handle some postal business online, USPS said. At usps.com, customers can order stamps […]

VIDEO: Brush fire in Kīhei near Liloa Drive

Maui fire crews are responding to a brush fire reported at 5:51 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 near Liloa Drive and Hema Drive in Kīhei. Emergency officials report that smoke may impact this area.

NOAA Fisheries to open public comment on plan to allow commercial fishing in Pacific Islands Heritage Monument

The National Marine Fisheries Service is scheduled to publish proposed rules Monday that would allow industrial longline and purse seine fishing in about 408,000 square miles of the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument. The proposal would open a 30-day public comment period, according to the Pacific Islands Heritage Coalition. The proposal covers waters 50 […]