Kauai News Phase II of Hanalei Water Line Improvements Project to start in January, last 800 days
Community Registration for 2026 Hoopster Plus Development Program to begin Nov. 26
Kauaʻi park among four more state parks to charge nonresidents for parking
Wailuā River State Park in Kapaʻa will begin charging parking fees for nonresidents and commercial vehicles; Hawaiʻi residents, however, will continue to receive free parking. November 20, 2025 · 05:00am
Volcano Watch: Remembering the destructive Kalapana earthquake 50 years ago
The largest Hawaiʻi earthquake of the 20th century and so far in the 21st century happened 50 years ago this month on the Big Island; shaking as well as ground subsidence and a local tsunami contributed to a catastrophic sequence of events Nov. 29, 1975.Community UH telescope on Big Island gets new advanced robotic optics courtesy Institute for…
Kauai News Hiker suffering from reported ankle pain rescued off Kalalau Trail
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Red Cross encourages taking precautions now to enjoy a safer, happier holiday season
Act 310 committee to announce decisions on grant applications during briefing
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Kaua‘i Independent Food Bank awarded $25,000 grant from Nareit Hawai‘i
High surf advisory issued for north and west-facing shores of Kaua’i and…
Two drivers injured in U-turn collision that closed Kūhiō Highway near Princeville
Community rallies for families during first Kaua‘i Pickleball Tournament of Hope
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Kaua‘i News
Phase II of Hanalei Water Line Improvements Project to start in January, last 800 days
The project includes replacing aging water mains with ones that are bigger and provide better water pressure for fighting fires.
Volcano Watch: Remembering the destructive Kalapana earthquake 50 years ago
The largest Hawaiʻi earthquake of the 20th century and so far in the 21st century happened 50 years ago this month on the Big Island; shaking as well as ground subsidence and a local tsunami contributed to a catastrophic sequence of events Nov. 29, 1975.
Lane closures scheduled for Kamalu Road beginning this week in Kapa‘a
Closures are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21-30, weather permitting, and are necessary to accommodate road repaving work.
Registration for 2026 Hoopster Plus Development Program to begin Nov. 26
The Hoopster Plus program is open to boys and girls in fourth grade and is designed to help players transition from the Mini and Junior Hoopsters programs into more competitive leagues.
UPDATE: Construction results in trash pickup delay for portion of Wailuā Houselots
Equipment issues earlier today also led to the delay of residential rubbish pickup in two other Garden Isle communities — Po‘ipū and Kōloa.
UH telescope on Big Island gets new advanced robotic optics courtesy Institute for Astronomy
Robo-AO-2 — now operating at the UH 2.2-meter telescope atop Mauna Kea — is designed to correct the blur caused by Earth’s atmosphere, sharpening images of hundreds of objects each night with minimal human oversight.
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Hawaii News
Volcano Watch: Remembering the destructive Kalapana earthquake 50 years ago
The largest Hawaiʻi earthquake of the 20th century and so far in the 21st century happened 50 years ago this month on the Big Island; shaking as well as ground subsidence and a local tsunami contributed to a catastrophic sequence of events Nov. 29, 1975.
UH telescope on Big Island gets new advanced robotic optics courtesy Institute for Astronomy
Robo-AO-2 — now operating at the UH 2.2-meter telescope atop Mauna Kea — is designed to correct the blur caused by Earth’s atmosphere, sharpening images of hundreds of objects each night with minimal human oversight.
State to smokers/vapers: Use this date — during Great American Smokeout — to quit
Hawai‘i joins the nation this year in observing the annual Smokeout today (Nov. 20), and Hawaiʻi Department of Health encourages island residents to use this date to quit — even if it is for a day.
Kauaʻi park among four more state parks to charge nonresidents for parking
Wailuā River State Park in Kapaʻa will begin charging parking fees for nonresidents and commercial vehicles; Hawaiʻi residents, however, will continue to receive free parking.
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi awards grants to strengthen food security
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi has awarded $263,000 in grants to bolster food security and health equity in the islands, supporting initiatives such as Hawaiʻi Food Bank’s Kūpuna Fresh and its Farm to Family programs.
Act 310 committee to announce decisions on grant applications during briefing
Committee members reviewed applications from organizations and agencies throughout the state seeking a portion of the allocated $50 million in nonprofit grant funding, and they will announce their decisions Thursday (Nov. 20).
Big Island News
Services return inside Kona’s historic Mokuaikaua Church after a 6-year restoration
There will be a three-day Ho‘olaule‘a starting Friday night, marking the completion of the sanctuary restoration, as well as marking the 205th anniversary of the congregation.
Limited backyard hens will be allowed in residential areas on Big Island — and their eggs can be sold
The bill that passed the Hawaiʻi County Council on Wednesday included amendments to address community concerns about the number of hens allowed, coop requirements and the prohibition of selling eggs or birds.
Volcano Watch: Remembering the destructive Kalapana earthquake 50 years ago
The largest Hawaiʻi earthquake of the 20th century and so far in the 21st century happened 50 years ago this month; shaking as well as ground subsidence and a local tsunami contributed to a catastrophic sequence of events Nov. 29, 1975.
Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival to honor longtime volunteers Fred and Nancy Nonaka
The annual festival — now in its 33rd year — celebrates blossoming of the historic cherry trees planted in 1972 in Church Park Row, the festival's headquarters. Fred Nonaka helped plant them and now at 89 years old, he's still on pruning duty. Meanwhile, his wife Nancy Nonaka was the spark behind the many cultural demonstrations and hands-on activities offered each year at Kamuela Hongwanji Mission.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for November 21, 2025
The current, medium period northwest swell peaked earlier today and will continue to decline tonight into early Friday. Another moderate, medium...
Fun Factory names industry veteran Jim Bennington as chief of operations
Fun Factory has named Jim Bennington as its new chief of operations.
Community divides over swing vote successor for late Council Member Tasha Kama
The Maui County Council heard more than two hours of passionate and divided testimony Thursday morning regarding the appointment of a successor to the Kahului residency seat left vacant by the passing of Council Member Natalie “Tasha” Kama. The Council is considering three applicants for the remainder of the 2025-2027 term: Virgilio “Leo” R. Agcolicol, […]
