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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.
‘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.
Hanapēpē Baseyard $1.1 million renovation project nearing completion
The project improves workspaces, safety and security for the Roads Division staff of the Department of Public Works.
Wilcox Medical Center holds 20th annual Halloween keiki parade and costume contest
Winners included “Back to the Future” for best group/family; a girl dressed as Queen Ka‘ahumanu for most original; and DJ Mia with her little brother as a disco ball for best DIY
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‘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.
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa establishes new Center for Ocean Policy
The initiative, the latest supported by The Healy Foundation, will address environmental challenges and create a Law-Ocean Clinic for advocacy and research.
‘Visionary who revolutionized the game’: Former Rainbow Warriors head coach June Jones dies
Jones became the winningest head football coach in university history throughout his 9 seasons at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, compiling a 76-41 record; the 73-year-old died Oct. 29 in Oregon.
Big Island News
New Center for Ocean Policy launching at UH-Mānoa with funding from The Healy Foundation
The initiative, the latest supported by The Healy Foundation, will address environmental challenges and create a Law-Ocean Clinic for advocacy and research.
Natural disasters, climate change increase threat from invasive species for Pacific islands
The Pacific islands, home to 20 percent of Earth's biodiversity, are grappling with the spread of invasive species, exacerbated by climate change and extreme weather events.
Maui News
Seabury Hall wins program’s first-ever state DII volleyball title
Maui's Seabury Hall clinched the program's first-ever state Division II volleyball title. The top-seeded Lady Spartans secured the Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association's DII Girls Volleyball State Championship with a 3-1 victory over the third-seeded Waipahu Marauders on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu.
Sperm whale carcass towed from Honokōhau Harbor; potential health and safety risk for Kona coast
A sperm whale carcass first seen drifting along the Kona Coast Tuesday, Oct. 27, may pose health and safety risks to boaters, fishers and beachgoers in the days to come.
Construction underway on Kīhei Space Force facility as South Maui leader calls for resource transparency
Construction is underway on the US Space Force’s new Secure Integration Support Laboratory (SISL) in Kīhei at Līpoa on Maui, formerly known as the Maui Research and Technology Park. The 56,000-square-foot, two-story facility has drawn both defense of its operational stability and community scrutiny regarding resource usage and impacts.
