Hawai‘i News Briefs for Oct. 31: Camp open for youth with diabetes, state offers compost…
Community Single lane closures on Kaumualiʻi Highway near the tree tunnel in Kauaʻi to begin…

Refuge area to remain open in Hanalei due to flooding following heavy rain
Although the heavy rain has ended, a flash flood warning is in effect until 11:45 p.m. tonight, Saturday, Oct. 31. October 31, 2026 · 12:18pm
New tropical protea flowers expand floriculture opportunities across Hawaiʻi
New hybrids bred from flowers native to South Africa and by UH Mānoa researchers will reduce the state's reliance on imports.Hawai‘i News ‘Voice of the Sea’ episode about Papahānaumokuākea wins regional Emmy for…
Kaua‘i News Hanapēpē Baseyard $1.1 million renovation project nearing completion
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Volcano Watch: Ruby seamount; a glimpse into the secret life of a submarine volcano

4 days before General Election, Rapozo, Carvalho make final push to become Kauaʻi’s…

Crime scene specialists are Kaua‘i Police Department October Employees of the Month

Anaina Hou Community Park to kick off 2027 with worldwide debut of Island Dawn musical…

‘Visionary who revolutionized the game’: Former Rainbow Warriors head coach…

H5N1 avian flu detected in wastewater sample in Kauaʻi County

Kauaʻi Fire Department proposes contracted emergency helicopter pilots become county…

Kauaʻi County Council approves county seeking up to $25M in insurance for Kāpule…

County announces closures for 2026 General Election Day

Kapaʻa DMV to reopen Nov. 4 by appointment only following 8-week closure due to fire at…

UPDATE: Flood watch canceled for Kaua‘i

State awareness campaign urges residents to ‘Keep Kids Safe’ as part of…

Brown water advisory issued at Lawa‘i Beach Park on Kaua‘i

Pisces V will embark on final mission at Bishop Museum after 4 decades of sea exploration

Legislative town hall brought Kauaʻi leaders, residents together to discuss, update key…

Kauaʻi chef takes island flavors to Hyatt’s global culinary competition in Mexico

Kauaʻi Humane Society recieves $25,000 grant from Grey Muzzle Organization to support…

Kauaʻi Police Department launching automated license plate readers
Kaua‘i News
Kauaʻi County Agency on Elderly Affairs unveils new logo inspired by Hawaiian quilting traditions
The agency sought a refreshed visual identity that would honor its history while reflecting the diverse people of Kauaʻi and their shared sense of place.
New tropical protea flowers expand floriculture opportunities across Hawaiʻi
New hybrids bred from flowers native to South Africa and by UH Mānoa researchers will reduce the state’s reliance on imports.
Briefs for Oct. 31: Camp open for youth with diabetes, state offers compost reimbursement, Hawaiʻi to receive multi-state settlement
Statewide stories that include a camp for keiki with diabetes from Nov. 8-11, a compost reimbursement program and a multi-state settlement from General Motors.
Single lane closures on Kaumualiʻi Highway near the tree tunnel in Kauaʻi to begin Nov. 1
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation will pave the highway and widen the shoulder.
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New tropical protea flowers expand floriculture opportunities across Hawaiʻi
New hybrids bred from flowers native to South Africa and by UH Mānoa researchers will reduce the state’s reliance on imports.
Briefs for Oct. 31: Camp open for youth with diabetes, state offers compost reimbursement, Hawaiʻi to receive multi-state settlement
Statewide stories that include a camp for keiki with diabetes from Nov. 8-11, a compost reimbursement program and a multi-state settlement from General Motors.
‘Voice of the Sea’ episode about Papahānaumokuākea wins regional Emmy for UH Sea Grant
The winning episode takes viewers to the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, where crews tackle massive amounts of plastic pollution.
Volcano Watch: Ruby seamount; a glimpse into the secret life of a submarine volcano
Submarine volcanoes are enigmatic and mysterious because they are cloaked by the overlying ocean, yet their activity represents 75% of earth’s volcanism.
Big Island News
Documentary traces journey of family matriarch who lived in Kalaupapa and vanished from Honolulu in 1900
The film short premieres Oct. 31 during the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival and will be screened on the Big Island on Nov. 8 at at the Kahilu Theater.
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for November 01, 2026
An approaching disturbance aloft combined with ample moisture and a surface trough moving over the western end of the state have triggered heavy showers and...
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for November 01, 2026
The forerunners from the new moderate, long-period northwest swell are expected to arrive in the next couple of hours, with the swell building quickly...
Four-hour broadcast to feature election results, candidate interviews, election-night watch party
Akakū Maui Community Media will present four hours of live coverage of the 2026 General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 7 to 11 p.m., bringing Maui Nui viewers election results, candidate interviews, community perspectives and analysis of the issues shaping the islands' future.
Flight of Aloha, a motion-seat flying ride, to open Dec. 1 at Whalers Village
Flight of Aloha, an indoor “flying ride” attraction, is set to open Dec. 1 at Whalers Village in Kāʻanapali, the company announced.
Oregon State, 3 other women’s basketball teams to play in 10th Maui Classic at Seabury Hall
Four NCAA Division I women’s basketball teams will compete in a two-day tournament at Seabury Hall in Makawao on Dec. 18-19 as the Maui Classic marks its 10th year. Oregon State University and the nonprofit Vertical Sports Maui announced the schedule. Oregon State hosts the tournament and will face Idaho State University and Ball State […]
