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    • State Senate hearing examines history, importance of Native Hawaiian institutions and programs

    Experts in Native Hawaiian history, law and public policy discussed the historical circumstances that led to the creation of these programs, their role in addressing longstanding inequities and their continued importance.

    Kaua‘i News Wastewater manhole, sewer line inspections underway in the Wailua area

    Hawai‘i News CVS to pay $315 million and implement safeguards in a legal settlement involving…

    Kauaʻi native with farming roots, stint at Moonshine University, to lead distillery operations at Kōloa Rum Company

    Duke Kahaulelio-Yadaoʻs journey to the leadership position began on his family farm in Kalāheo and included a fermentation workshop and distilling course in Kentucky. October 20, 2026 · 05:00am

    No swimming advised after shark sighting reported at Hāʻena Beach Park

    According to Ocean Safety Bureau officials, an 8-foot shark was sighted on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 8:45 a.m.

    Kaua‘i News Briefs for Oct. 20: Annual Rainbow Wahine Invitational continues today, pairs compete…

    Hawai‘i News Microsoft 365 access now free to students, faculty and staff at all 10 University of…

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    Wastewater manhole, sewer line inspections underway in the Wailua area

    The inspections will prompt one-lane closures on Leho Drive and Nehe Road.

    CVS to pay $315 million and implement safeguards in a legal settlement involving invalid opioid prescriptions

    CVS agreed to pay $315 million and for illegally filling unlawful opioid prescriptions and submitting false claims to federal healthcare programs.

    No swimming advised after shark sighting reported at Hāʻena Beach Park

    According to Ocean Safety Bureau officials, an 8-foot shark was sighted on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 8:45 a.m.

    Briefs for Oct. 20: Annual Rainbow Wahine Invitational continues today, pairs compete in inaugural Kauaʻi Four-Ball Tournament

    Quick stories on an ongoing golf invitational and the results of a new four-ball tournament last weekend.

    Kauaʻi native with farming roots, stint at Moonshine University, to lead distillery operations at Kōloa Rum Company

    Duke Kahaulelio-Yadaoʻs journey to the leadership position began on his family farm in Kalāheo and included a fermentation workshop and distilling course in Kentucky.

    State Senate hearing examines history, importance of Native Hawaiian institutions and programs

    Experts in Native Hawaiian history, law and public policy discussed the historical circumstances that led to the creation of these programs, their role in addressing longstanding inequities and their continued importance.
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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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    CVS to pay $315 million and implement safeguards in a legal settlement involving invalid opioid prescriptions

    CVS agreed to pay $315 million and for illegally filling unlawful opioid prescriptions and submitting false claims to federal healthcare programs.

    State Senate hearing examines history, importance of Native Hawaiian institutions and programs

    Experts in Native Hawaiian history, law and public policy discussed the historical circumstances that led to the creation of these programs, their role in addressing longstanding inequities and their continued importance.

    Microsoft 365 access now free to students, faculty and staff at all 10 University of Hawaiʻi campuses

    This is one of several technology improvements that are underway as part of the university’s “Common Standard of Care” initiative.

    Seniors at public and private schools in Hawaiʻi can apply to all 10 UH campuses through Direct2UH

    Direct2UH removes traditional application barriers by providing eligible seniors direct admission to one or more UH campuses based on their grade point average, with no application fee.

    American Bar Association awards Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Justice Sabrina McKenna its diversity award

    “In my opinion, diversity of representation in the legal profession is required for access to and actual achievement of justice.” — Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Justice Sabrina S. McKenna

    Native Hawaiian nonprofits petition to amend 27 rules pertaining to iwi kūpuna, burial sites

    Native Hawaiian nonprofits are working to update state’s historic preservation program administrative rules to involve lineal and cultural descendants in decisions regarding iwi kūpuna.

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    University of Hawaiʻi expands free Microsoft 365 access at all 10 campuses

    This is one of several technology improvements that are underway as part of the university’s "Common Standard of Care" initiative.

    Big Island elementary school closed due to water outage

    The department is working with utility and facilities crews to restore service as quickly as possible.

    CVS to pay $315 million for illegally filling unlawful opioid prescriptions, submitting false claims

    The settlement requires CVS to address its future obligations in dispensing controlled substances after years of policies that prioritized corporate profits over patient safety.

    Nov. 3 General Election in Hawai’i County: What you need to know about voting, candidates, amendments

    Today, Voter Service Centers open in Hilo and Kailua-Kona, and there are 10 ballot boxes set up island-wide.

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    Nearly 4-foot ball python captured in Waiʻanae

    The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity captured a ball python. found in Waiʻanae on the leeward coast of Oʻahu, Saturday.

    Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi invites Maui students to explore health care careers

    Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi is helping inspire the next generation of health care professionals through its upcoming Career Exploration Day on Saturday, Nov. 14, in partnership with Maui Economic Development Board's STEMworks program.

    Hawaiʻi egg prices surge over 11% in past year

    The price of a dozen eggs in Honolulu spiked more than 11% in the past year, from $9.04 a dozen to $10.06. That’s according to new statistics compiled by the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Market Analysis and News Branch. During that same span a dozen eggs from the US continent changed from $7.78 a dozen to $7.87, an increase of slightly more than 1%.

    Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines add new nonstop connecting Seattle with Osaka and Papeete

    The airline will offer the only nonstop service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Osaka (KIX) and Papeete (PPT) when the routes launch next spring, with convenient connections from cities across Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines’ combined network.