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‘Wheels for Gia’ fundraiser seeks to support Kauaʻi teenager paralyzed from swimming accident

For 13-year-old Gia-Lynn Pacheco, getting back to church, visiting family, and returning to the beach are more than everyday activities—they are milestones of hope as she continues her long recovery.

Registration for Kaua‘i County’s Winter Fun program for children begins online Nov. 13

Day-long program will be held over winter break at the Kekaha, Kalāheo, Kapaʻa and Līhu‘e neighborhood centers.

Pilot program for Hawaiʻi farmers launched by U.S. Department of Agriculture

“Farmer First, Field Focused” pilot strengthens conservation planning, and streamlines financial assistance for agricultural producers.

US Navy, NASA withdraw final environmental impact statement for Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kōkeʻe Park Geophysical Observatory

Both agencies plan to amend the environmental impact statement for the leased sites before resubmitting in 2027.

UPDATE: Surf advisory to remain in effect through Friday for north, west shorelines of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau

Surf heights of 16 to 22 feet are now forecast along north-facing shores and 10 to 16 feet along west-facing shores of both islands as what now is a large long-period north-northwest swell is expected to peak well-above advisory levels.

UPDATE: Brown water advisory canceled for Lawa‘i Beach Park

However, state health officials continue to urge the public to avoid brown, murky coastal waters, especially following storms or periods of heavy rainfall.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

Hawaii News Chevron Forward

Pilot program for Hawaiʻi farmers launched by U.S. Department of Agriculture

“Farmer First, Field Focused” pilot strengthens conservation planning, and streamlines financial assistance for agricultural producers.

US Navy, NASA withdraw final environmental impact statement for Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kōkeʻe Park Geophysical Observatory

Both agencies plan to amend the environmental impact statement for the leased sites before resubmitting in 2027.

Kauaʻi’s Ronald D. Kouchi to continue serving as Hawaiʻi Senate president

The Hawaiʻi State Senate finalized the structure of committees and determined leadership assignments for upcoming session.

Hawai’i AG Lopez urges passage of federal Kids Online Safety Act

Following $17 billion Meta settlement, the National Association of Attorneys General encourages Congressional leaders to pass the bill that would establish minimum safety standards for social media and gaming platforms.

Culinary Institute of America honors influential, industry-changing Chef Roy Yamaguchi

The newly named gathering space outside the institute’s student commons at its New York campus, recognizes the many contributions the Japanese-American celebrity chef and restaurateur from Hawaiʻi has made to the culinary industry and an enduring connection to his alma mater.

9 cowboys will be inducted into the 2026 Paniolo Hall of Fame

Inductees include a legendary cattleman who was celebrated in the 1990 song, “Hanohano Wale no na Cowboy.”

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Volcano Watch: Such great heights; measuring Kīlauea’s lava fountains

“How tall is the fountain?” Volcano watchers keep coming back to that single question once lava fountains start at the summit of the Big Island volcano, and there have been plenty of opportunities to ask during the past 2 years.

Military convoys, training scheduled for next nearly 2 weeks around Big Island

Convoy movement is expected to begin as early as noon Friday from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport; the change is because of heavy lift aircraft scheduling.

2 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease under investigation, linked to stays at Kauaʻi condo property

Anyone who stayed at Nihi Kai Villas within the past 2 weeks and develops symptoms consistent with the illness caused by Legionella bacteria is advised to seek medical attention and contact the state Health Department Disease Outbreak Control Division.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for November 06, 2026

Trade winds will increase in strength tonight into Saturday due to a tropical disturbance passing well to the south of the area and a strong high building in...

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Maui Weather Forecast for November 06, 2026

An easterly wave passing on an east to west track, just south of the Hawaiian Islands, will combine forces with a weak upper low to the west of the...

Candidates who took Our Hawaiʻi pledge win or lead five of nine Maui County Council seats

Candidates who signed the Our Hawaiʻi Pledge to refuse campaign money from corporate PACs and lobbyists won or led in five of nine Maui County Council races in Tuesday’s general election, according to preliminary results and the political group Our Hawaiʻi.

Maui Surf Forecast for November 06, 2026

A long-period north-northwest (325 to 345 degree) swell will peak through evening and produce surf well above High Surf Advisory thresholds along exposed north...

Federal jury convicts Maui man of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine

US Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Christopher Grindling, 58, of Kahului, Maui, was found guilty on Nov. 5, 2026, following a three-day jury trial before Senior US District Judge Leslie E. Kobayashi, of possessing with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.