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U.S. Postal Service to observe Thanksgiving holiday; post offices will be closed Nov. 27

Self-service options are available in many retail lobbies during post offi ce closures for holidays, including the upcoming Thanksgiving celebration, Nov. 27.

Hundreds expected at Salvation Army Thanksgiving events across Kaua’i

The Salvation Army plans to bring the spirit of Thanksgiving to Kauaʻi residents in need with two community events on Wednesday, offering free meals and live entertainment.

First corals of opportunity collected for Kauaʻi’s new coral restoration nursery

As the first and only coral nursery on Kauaʻi, this project represents an essential contribution to Hawaiʻi’s broader restoration network and long-term reef stewardship.

Kaua’i County offices, facilities to close for Thanksgiving; but residential garbage will be picked up

County of Kauaʻi offices will be closed on Nov. 27 for Thanksgiving, but Kauaʻi Bus will run on a holiday schedule.

Updated State of Hawaiʻi Sea Level Rise Viewer supports smarter coastal planning

“These updates give our communities and leaders clearer, more actionable information so we can plan smarter, protect people and respond to the realities unfolding along our shores,” said State of Hawai‘i Climate Coordinator Leah Laramee.

Par Hawai‘i, Hele raising funds to help food banks throughout state; customers can also donate

Fundraising effort aimed at supporting Hawai‘i residents who might be Impacted by changes in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility requirements.
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U.S. Postal Service to observe Thanksgiving holiday; post offices will be closed Nov. 27

Self-service options are available in many retail lobbies during post offi ce closures for holidays, including the upcoming Thanksgiving celebration, Nov. 27.

First corals of opportunity collected for Kauaʻi’s new coral restoration nursery

As the first and only coral nursery on Kauaʻi, this project represents an essential contribution to Hawaiʻi’s broader restoration network and long-term reef stewardship.

Updated State of Hawaiʻi Sea Level Rise Viewer supports smarter coastal planning

“These updates give our communities and leaders clearer, more actionable information so we can plan smarter, protect people and respond to the realities unfolding along our shores,” said State of Hawai‘i Climate Coordinator Leah Laramee.

Par Hawai‘i, Hele raising funds to help food banks throughout state; customers can also donate

Fundraising effort aimed at supporting Hawai‘i residents who might be Impacted by changes in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility requirements.

State House Native Hawaiian Caucus, governor discuss military lease negotiations

Caucus members underscored the urgent need for meaningful and continuous consultation with the Native Hawaiian community as the negotiation process moves forward; they also remain committed to ensuring all future decisions honor the state’s fiduciary duties and protect Hawaiʻi’s lands for generations to come.

Hawai‘i Tropical Fruit Growers names recipients of annual appreciation awards

8 people were honored with annual appreciation awards during the recent 35th annual Hawai‘i International Tropical Fruit Conference at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel; the awards recognize people who advance — through research, education and practice — the use of tropical fruits to support a sustainable, local food industry in the islands.

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Hawaiʻi County agency created to improve animal control already seeking new administrator

Since launching two plus years ago, Hawaiʻi County's animal control agency has received 680 reports of dangerous dogs or bite incidents and impounded 7,912 animals — of which 3,405 were euthanized.

Native Hawaiian Caucus to Gov. Green: Hawaiians must be included in decisions about military land leases

Lawmakers in state House of Representatives caucus met with the governor privately to share their concerns and perspectives about the ongoing negotiations and potential federal condemnation efforts.

Hundreds expected at Salvation Army Thanksgiving events across Big Island

The Salvation Army plans to bring the spirit of Thanksgiving to Big Island residents in need with three community events on Thursday, offering free meals and Aloha.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for November 23, 2025

Moderate trade winds will persist through the rest of the weekend and into the first half of the week. Showers will remain focused primarily over windward and...

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Reservation deadline extended for 2025 Legends of Lahainaluna awards dinner

By popular request, the deadline for reservation for the 2025 Legends of Lahainaluna coordinated by the Lahainaluna High School Foundation has been extended to Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025.

‘The Reluctant Elf’ returns to ProArts Dec. 5-14

ProArts Playhouse in Kīhei will open its holiday production of "The Reluctant Elf" on Dec. 5, with performances running select days through Dec. 14 at its theater in Azeka Plaza.

BLNR defers decision on contested case for East Maui streams

After several hours of receiving public comments, the Board of Land and Natural Resources voted Friday, Nov. 14, to defer for six months its decision-making on a DLNR Land Division recommendation to hold a contested case hearing over the proposed disposition of a water license by public auction, or by a set aside via a governor’s executive order to the County of Maui, for the diversion of public surface water from the Koʻolau Forest Reserve.

County of Maui receives national award for budget

The County of Maui has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its Fiscal Year 2026 budget.