Community State to smokers/vapers: Use this date — during Great American Smokeout — to quit
Community Red Cross encourages taking precautions now to enjoy a safer, happier holiday season
Kauaʻi park among four more state parks to charge nonresidents for parking
Wailuā River State Park in Kapaʻa will begin charging parking fees for nonresidents and commercial vehicles; Hawaiʻi residents, however, will continue to receive free parking. November 20, 2025 · 05:00am
Hiker suffering from reported ankle pain rescued off Kalalau Trail
Kaua‘i Fire Department received a text to 911 at approximately 9 a.m. on Wednesday. The 40-year-old woman indicated she was unable to safely self-evacuate.Community Act 310 committee to announce decisions on grant applications during briefing
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UPDATE: Lane, road closures for Akemāmā Road in Lāwaʻi now scheduled a week later
State completes $24 million project to secure landslide-prone Hanalei Hill on Kauaʻi
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Learn more about housing resources during Kaua‘i County events this week
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia crews arrive in New Zealand for 6-month stay
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Kaua‘i News
Residential trash pickup in 2 Kaua‘i communities delayed
Kaua‘i County officials attribute the delay to equipment issues.
Hiker suffering from reported ankle pain rescued off Kalalau Trail
Kaua‘i Fire Department received a text to 911 at approximately 9 a.m. on Wednesday. The 40-year-old woman indicated she was unable to safely self-evacuate.
State to smokers/vapers: Use this date — during Great American Smokeout — to quit
Hawai‘i joins the nation this year in observing the annual Smokeout today (Nov. 20), and Hawaiʻi Department of Health encourages island residents to use this date to quit — even if it is for a day.
Kauaʻi park among four more state parks to charge nonresidents for parking
Wailuā River State Park in Kapaʻa will begin charging parking fees for nonresidents and commercial vehicles; Hawaiʻi residents, however, will continue to receive free parking.
Red Cross encourages taking precautions now to enjoy a safer, happier holiday season
Organization responds to 20% more home fires during the holiday months, many of which are sparked by cooking accidents, unattended candles or unsafe decorations.
Act 310 committee to announce decisions on grant applications during briefing
Committee members reviewed applications from organizations and agencies throughout the state seeking a portion of the allocated $50 million in nonprofit grant funding, and they will announce their decisions Thursday (Nov. 20).
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Hawaii News
State to smokers/vapers: Use this date — during Great American Smokeout — to quit
Hawai‘i joins the nation this year in observing the annual Smokeout today (Nov. 20), and Hawaiʻi Department of Health encourages island residents to use this date to quit — even if it is for a day.
Kauaʻi park among four more state parks to charge nonresidents for parking
Wailuā River State Park in Kapaʻa will begin charging parking fees for nonresidents and commercial vehicles; Hawaiʻi residents, however, will continue to receive free parking.
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi awards grants to strengthen food security
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi has awarded $263,000 in grants to bolster food security and health equity in the islands, supporting initiatives such as Hawaiʻi Food Bank’s Kūpuna Fresh and its Farm to Family programs.
Act 310 committee to announce decisions on grant applications during briefing
Committee members reviewed applications from organizations and agencies throughout the state seeking a portion of the allocated $50 million in nonprofit grant funding, and they will announce their decisions Thursday (Nov. 20).
Big Island News
2 Big Island state parks to start charging parking fees for nonresidents
Wailuku River State Park (Rainbow Falls and Boiling Pots) in Hilo and Kekaha Kai State Park in Kona will begin charging parking fees for nonresidents and commercial vehicles; Hawaiʻi residents, however, will continue to receive free parking.
Hawaiʻi residents encouraged to quit smoking, vaping during Great American Smokeout
Hawai‘i joins the nation this year in observing the annual Smokeout today (Nov. 20), and Hawaiʻi Department of Health encourages island residents to use this date to quit — even if it is for a day.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Nov. 21-27: Events on the menu to celebrate Thanksgiving, plus more
The holidays are officially upon us as we head into Thanksgiving week, and the top 10 definitely reflects the most wonderful time of the year, with several events celebrating Turkey Day 2025 and another holiday market. Be sure to check them out now!
Wave of resilience: Keaukaha community, schools to conduct tsunami evacuation exercise
“Time is of the essence when a tsunami threatens Hawai‘i Island, so we encourage everyone living, working or learning in coastal areas to know and practice their escape routes,” said Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda.
Maui News
Aloha Ranch assists over 300 fire survivor families with Rotary support
Aloha Ranch, with funding from the Rotary District 5000 Foundation Maui Fires Relief Fund, has assisted more than 300 Lahaina fire survivor families over the past year, according to an announcement from Rotary.
Coastal limu testing shows nutrient pollution patterns across Maui shores
The latest round of coastal limu sampling on Maui appeared to find unusually high nitrogen levels at Kahului Harbor and Pōhaku Park, also called "S-Turns," but low wastewater indicators, according to the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council, which coordinated the project. Researchers say the mixed results require further investigation to determine the nitrogen source.
Maui United Way invites community to help prioritize sites for environmental recovery
Maui United Way, in partnership with Hā Sustainability, invites residents to participate in a short community survey to help prioritize sites for environmental assessment and cleanup through the Maui United Way Environmental Recovery Initiative.
