Health Make sure keiki Halloween costume carousing doesn’t become nightmare for their…
Hawai‘i News Rain couldn’t dampen festivities, excitement during 2026 Ironman World…
Surfrider Kauaʻi announces conservation efforts, NOAA seeks public input on seabed mining
Surfrider Kauaʻi is hosting beach clean ups, Eyes on the Reef is monitoring coral bleaching and NOAA has reported that the Trump administration may allow seabed mining. October 12, 2026 · 05:00am
Briefs for Oct. 12: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Athletics asks for support during Giving Week
Giving Week for the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Athletics continues this week through Monday, Oct. 19.Hawai‘i News Hirono, Luján introduce legislation to expand arts education access
Hawai‘i News Hawaiʻi public schools continue post-pandemic recovery, with gains in math, attendance
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Division of Motor Vehicles Q&A about common license, state ID, vehicle services…
2026 General Election Day ballots expected to be in mailboxes by end of next week
‘Charge into Fire Safety’: Hawaiʻi Gov. Green proclaims Fire Prevention Week…
Brown water advisory canceled for Kauaʻi, several beaches remain in effect
Volcano Watch: Remembering a time when I forgot Hawaiʻi has earthquakes
Magnitude 7.6 earthquake near Panama; but no tsunami threat for Hawaiʻi or the Pacific…
Kauaʻi’s North Shore down to one temporary gas station with 3-month closure of…
Kaua‘i Humane Society welcomes new chief executive officer
Port Allen Airport public parking closed through the weekend
Approval of 2 major disaster declarations will help Hawaiʻi recover from recent storms
Households hosting families displaced by recent storms can get support from new Hawaiian…
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Kaua‘i News
New virtual program expands access to mental health and substance use treatment
Virtual behavioral health outpatient program for behavioral health, substance use and mental health launches to residents statewide.
Surfrider Kauaʻi announces conservation efforts, NOAA seeks public input on seabed mining
Surfrider Kauaʻi is hosting beach clean ups, Eyes on the Reef is monitoring coral bleaching and NOAA has reported that the Trump administration may allow seabed mining.
While Kauaʻi still feels the impact, Anaina Hou Community Park opens after Hurricane Lowell
Anaina Hou Community Park has reopened and will host events following the post-hurricane Lowell impact.
Briefs for Oct. 12: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Athletics asks for support during Giving Week
Giving Week for the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Athletics continues this week through Monday, Oct. 19.
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Hawaii News
Surfrider Kauaʻi announces conservation efforts, NOAA seeks public input on seabed mining
Surfrider Kauaʻi is hosting beach clean ups, Eyes on the Reef is monitoring coral bleaching and NOAA has reported that the Trump administration may allow seabed mining.
Briefs for Oct. 12: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Athletics asks for support during Giving Week
Giving Week for the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Athletics continues this week through Monday, Oct. 19.
Rain couldn’t dampen festivities, excitement during 2026 Ironman World Championship on Big Island
Families made up many of the spectators who came to watch the athletes participate in the grueling 140.6-mile race hosted in Kona on the west side of Hawai‘i Island.
Hirono, Luján introduce legislation to expand arts education access
The Arts Education for All Act would increase states’ ability to implement arts programming for early learners, K-12 students and youth and adults involved in the justice system.
Hawaiʻi public schools continue post-pandemic recovery, with gains in math, attendance
Students near academic recovery as Hawaiʻi Department of Education focuses on accelerating gains toward 2029 goals.
What a race: Ironman World Championship in Kona on Big Island delivers two winners in dramatic fashion
In the men’s race, Vincent Luis of France won his first World Championship in his first try and last race while American Taylor Knibb won the women’s race after the leader collapsed with 1 km to go.
Big Island News
Hawai‘i Island police releases ‘Coffee with a Cop’ events for October
These informal sit-downs allow residents to share personal stories and discuss neighborhood issues with law enforcement.
Powerful observations from the ground and space reveal the faint galaxy behind an ancient cosmic signal
Astronomers identified the most distant fast radio burst to date, which offered insights into both the origins of these mysterious bursts and the evolution of the early universe.
Maui News
Hawaiian Telcom employees give back during ‘Day in the Community’
Approximately 80 Hawaiian Telcom employees volunteered on Oct. 2 as part of the company’s annual Day in the Community, dedicating their time and talents to environmental stewardship and community service.
Halloween eye safety tips shared; cosmetic contact lenses pose risks
The Hawaiian Eye Center is offering some cautionary advice to keep prevent Halloween a fun family memory and not a nightmare, especially with a popular costume accessory could pose a serious risk to children’s vision. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, one of the biggest nights for eye injuries for keiki is Halloween, as […]
DOH launches new messaging, events for Safe Sleep Awareness Month
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health, Maternal and Child Health Branch is recognizing October as Safe Sleep Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of safe sleep practices and resources.
East Maui water issues focus of Oct. 24 event at Wailele Farm in Haʻikū
Friends of Twin Falls at Wailele Farm is inviting the community to participate in two upcoming programs focused on water, watershed health, and community stewardship: Kupu o Wai Hōʻolawa and Wai & We. A “talk story” morning presentation is set for 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 24 at Wailele Farm. It features presentations from local […]
