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Temporary green waste sites in Kapaʻa, Kīlauea to close

Both sites, to be shuttered Nov. 17, provided a short-term option to help residents clear storm-related green waste in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell.

Free disaster-related soil, water testing once again available for eligible Hawaiʻi farmers

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience services include soil, plant health and agricultural water testing, which can help guide decisions about how to recover.

Online hearing Wednesday for intent to declare traffic emergency zone on part of Kūhiō Highway

Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation wants to declare emergency zone near Lumahaʻi at mile post 5.4 to shore up shoulder erosion.

High surf advisory issued for north, west shorelines of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu report surf heights will build through Wednesday, peak Wednesday night and maintain advisory level heights Thursday.

McDonald’s in Hawaiʻi to honor veterans with free breakfast on Veterans Day

Veterans and active-duty service members can choose any breakfast sandwich for free by showing a valid military or veteran ID.

15-year-old rescued after falling 15 to 20 feet while hiking Kalalau Trail along Nāpali Coast

The teenager suffered an apparent head injury from the fall and was air lifted to Princeville Airport.
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Free disaster-related soil, water testing once again available for eligible Hawaiʻi farmers

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience services include soil, plant health and agricultural water testing, which can help guide decisions about how to recover.

Kauaʻi hunting units reopen for game bird, game mammal seasons

Hunters are encouraged to check current hunting area information before heading into the field and report any significant hazards encountered during their hunts.

Kauaʻi Community College fair charts paths to 4-year diplomas

More than 70 attendees explored transfer opportunities, connected with other University of Hawaiʻi campuses and learned about online and in-person bachelor’s degree pathways.

Hoʻi Koholā: Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary welcomes return of humpbacks to Hawaiʻi

Boaters are reminded to reduce speed and keep a safe, legal distance around these special seasonal visitors during this time of year.

US Postal Service to observe Veterans Day

Self-service options will be available in many post office retail lobbies on Nov. 11, when facilities are closed because of the holiday.

Hawaiʻi Law Enforcement Standards Board seeking contractors to analyze training

Proposals to conduct a statewide analysis and develop recommendations for law enforcement training standards must be submitted by Jan. 12.

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Pololū Valley lookout, trail to be temporarily closed

Necessary closure of the special place in Kohala on the Big Island is for maintenance purposes because of recent storm impacts and also will restrict access to parking area and hiking into the valley.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for November 11, 2026

Trade winds will be on the increase tonight, with strong and gusty winds expected Wednesday through Thursday as a new high builds north of the state...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for November 11, 2026

The large north northwest swell (340 degree) swell will arrive on Wednesday and will bring advisory to near-warning level surf to exposed north and west facing...

Wind advisory issued for portions of Big Island

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu expect northeast winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph, from overnight Tuesday through early Thursday morning in parts of Puna, Kaʻū and Kohala.

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Maui Surf Forecast for November 11, 2026

The large north northwest swell (340 degree) swell will arrive on Wednesday and will bring advisory to near-warning level surf to exposed north and west facing...

Military flyover scheduled for Veterans Day ceremony over Punchbowl

There will be a State of Hawaiʻi Department of Defense military jet flyover on Oʻahu by the Hawai‘i Air National Guard on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2026. HIDOD is informing the public about the flyover, for advance awareness that there will be noise from the aircraft flying overhead.

Community feedback sought for Maui Special Management Area boundary assessment

Community members are encouraged to participate in the County of Maui Department of Planning’s online virtual open house to assess and submit comments on the Special Management Area boundary for Maui island by Monday, Nov. 30, 2026.

Community input sought for H.A. Baldwin Park Improvements through Dec. 6

The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation has launched a virtual open house through Dec. 6, 2026, for community members to provide input on the H.A. Baldwin Park Adaptation Plan.