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State commission approves rate increase for shipping company in Hawai‘i
The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved a 25.75% rate increase for the limited liability company, Young Brothers, effective Jan. 1, 2026. November 17, 2025 · 11:44am
Traditional Hawaiian fishponds show resiliency to climate change, study shows
Researchers from the university's Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology discovered that indigenous aquaculture systems effectively shield fish populations from the negative impacts of climate change, demonstrating resilience and bolstering local food security.Kauai News Flag guidance issued in honor of former Vice President Cheney, Maui County Council…
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Next Goodwill Industries of Hawai‘i reuse collection event coming up soon

Kauaʻi County Water Department to observe World Toilet Day with toilet giveaway

Lane closures scheduled along Mōʻi Road in Hanapēpē

Learn how to turn food waste into local resource during upcoming compost forum

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Kaua‘i News
Traditional Hawaiian fishponds show resiliency to climate change, study shows
Researchers from the university’s Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology discovered that indigenous aquaculture systems effectively shield fish populations from the negative impacts of climate change, demonstrating resilience and bolstering local food security.
Learn more about housing resources during Kaua‘i County events this week
The first event starts today and will be held at the Līhu‘e Salvation Army, 4182 Harvey St., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia crews arrive in New Zealand for 6-month stay
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will remain in Aotearoa for six months, which will allow the canoes to wait out the South Pacific hurricane season before continuing the Moananuiākea Voyage.
State commission approves rate increase for shipping company in Hawai‘i
The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved a 25.75% rate increase for the limited liability company, Young Brothers, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
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Hawaii News
Traditional Hawaiian fishponds show resiliency to climate change, study shows
Researchers from the university’s Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology discovered that indigenous aquaculture systems effectively shield fish populations from the negative impacts of climate change, demonstrating resilience and bolstering local food security.
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia crews arrive in New Zealand for 6-month stay
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will remain in Aotearoa for six months, which will allow the canoes to wait out the South Pacific hurricane season before continuing the Moananuiākea Voyage.
State commission approves rate increase for shipping company in Hawai‘i
The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved a 25.75% rate increase for the limited liability company, Young Brothers, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Administration removes coffee tariffs following bipartisan effort led by U.S. representatives Tokuda, Timmons
U.S. representatives Jill Tokuda of Hawaiʻi and William Timmons of South Carolina, co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Coffee Caucus, had led a bipartisan letter earlier this year urging the administration to remove coffee from tariffs in an effort to protect American jobs and secure a stable supply chain for the US economy.
Mele Hawaiʻi reimagined: Makuakāne Fellow revitalizing Hawaiian music through use of experimental expression
Nicholas Kealiʻi Lum is weaving tradition and innovation into his in-depth studies of mele at University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani College of Hawaiian Language.
New state Legislature-funded program seeks to feed families, strengthen food security
“By connecting local farms directly to community food systems, the state can reduce its dependence on imports while ensuring that more families have access to fresh, nutritious, Hawaiʻi-grown produce,” said House Majority Caucus Leader Kirstin Kahaloa of Hawaiʻi Island.
Big Island News
New study uncovers intricate vocal behavior of Hawaiian monk seals
Researchers have found 25 distinct underwater calls that suggest complex communication strategies previously unknown in any seal species.
Speed to be reduced in 4 areas on Hawai‘i Belt Road
The new speed limits will be effective when sign installations are complete.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for November 18, 2025
A small, short period NE and a small, medium period NW swell will continue to slowly decline into Tuesday. A pair of overlapping small to moderate,...
Lahaina Restoration Foundation invites community to gather for Annual Meeting
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation invites the community to gather for its Annual Meeting this Friday, Nov.. 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lahainaluna High School Cafeteria in Lahaina.
Night traffic signal work to close lanes at Hāna Highway and Haleakalā Highway intersection
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation notifies the public of night lane closures for traffic signal work at the intersection of Hāna Highway and Haleakalā Highway. The closure will be from 9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20 to 6 a.m., Friday Nov. 21.
PUC approves Young Brothers rate increase to preserve intraisland shipping services
The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission has unanimously approved a 25.75% rate increase for Young Brothers LLC, effective Jan. 1, 2026. In its approval, the PUC cited YB’s escalating financial instability and the overriding public interest in avoiding an abrupt loss of the regulated intraisland shipping services YB provides.


