Kauai News Lane closures scheduled along Mōʻi Road in Hanapēpē
Community Learn how to turn food waste into local resource during upcoming compost forum
Kaua’i Council advances measure targeting disposable bodyboards
The Kauaʻi County Council has unanimously advanced Bill 2976, which aims to ban the sale and distribution of disposable bodyboards in order to reduce plastic waste and safeguard local beaches. November 15, 2025 · 05:00am
Kauaʻi County Water Department to observe World Toilet Day with toilet giveaway
World Toilet Day is observed globally to raise awareness about the challenges and serious health consequences associated with poor sanitation in developing countries.Community New state Legislature-funded program seeks to feed families, strengthen food security
Community Courtyards of Wai-pouli offers new program for Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiaries on…
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Water line break causes service to be shut off at St. Theresa Cemetery
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Online registration for Winter Fun Program begins today; don’t wait, sign up now
Aotearoa officially welcomes Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia to latest stop on Pacific voyage
Groundbreaking, blessing kicks off Kaua‘i Bus Baseyard Expansion Project
Volcano Watch: Catching up on Kīlauea; 36 episodes and counting
Gov. Green forms committee to guide him in discussions on Hawai‘i military-leased lands
Kaua‘i firefighters contain 10-acre brush fire sparked Wednesday night
State notifies public about upcoming full closure of Wailuā River Bridge
Lane, road closures planned for Akemāmā Road beginning next week in Lāwaʻi
Green Fee Advisory Council to give update about project evaluation, recommendations
Breaking News: After record 43 days, federal government shutdown ends
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Kauaʻi County Water Department to observe World Toilet Day with toilet giveaway
World Toilet Day is observed globally to raise awareness about the challenges and serious health consequences associated with poor sanitation in developing countries.
Lane closures scheduled along Mōʻi Road in Hanapēpē
The closures, scheduled for Nov. 18-21, weather permitting, are necessary for geotechnical subsurface exploration and road improvements.
Learn how to turn food waste into local resource during upcoming compost forum
Composting offers one of the most powerful ways to reduce waste, nourish soil, support island farmers and strengthen island resilience, especially with Kauaʻi’s landfill nearing capacity — and projected to run out of space in just 5 years.
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.
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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.
Aotearoa officially welcomes Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia to latest stop on Pacific voyage
The canoes and their crews were greeted Thursday (Nov. 13) with a pōwhiri, or sacred formal Māori ceremony that was expected to celebrate for hours; following a little more than week of public engagements, the waʻa will take 6 months off to wait out South Pacific hurricane season before continuing their voyage.
Volcano Watch: Catching up on Kīlauea; 36 episodes and counting
Fountaining episodes during the past month and a half broke several records for this eruption, including the highest lava fountains, the most volume of lava erupted and the highest rate of lava effusion for this event, which has now lasted more than 10 months.
Gov. Green forms committee to guide him in discussions on Hawai‘i military-leased lands
Mostly made up of Native Hawaiians, the committee encompasses individuals from state government and the private sector.
Green Fee Advisory Council to give update about project evaluation, recommendations
Online registration now open for the Nov. 20 webinar; the council is now reviewing the more than 600 ideas submitted from individuals and from other avenues for possible Green Fee funded projects.
UPDATE: All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products now recalled because of botulism threat
The manufacturer recalled all batches of the product, which was sold in Hawai‘i at retailers such as Target and Safeway, including 24-ounce cans and 0.6-ounce individual serve packets. U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating.
Big Island News
Vulcans women’s cross-country concludes season; places 24th at NCAA West Regional
Sequoia Gonzales led University of Hawai‘i at Hilo with a No. 103 finish. The 5-foot-2 junior from Carson, Calif., ran the course in a time of 22:31.84.
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for November 16, 2025
High pressure to the northeast will move to the east over the coming days, and moderate trades will weaken. Increased shower activity is expected Monday...
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for November 16, 2025
Surf along N facing shores remains small early this afternoon, but a small to moderate, medium to long period NW swell will fill in this evening into...
Hannah Brown Memorial Impaired Driving Awareness Rally, Nov. 26
The family and friends of Hannah Brown will gather in front of the County Building, located at 200 S. High Street in Wailuku, to kick off Maui County’s Impaired Driving Awareness Holiday Campaign at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. They will be joined by the Maui Police Department’s Traffic Division, Hawaiʻi Alcohol Policy Alliance, […]
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.
ASB’s 2025 Workplace Giving Program contributes $277,000 to four local nonprofits
American Savings Bank announced the results of its 2025 Kahiau Giving Campaign, contributing more than $277,000 to four local nonprofits. This year, 94% of teammates participated in the annual employee-led initiative, a 2% increase from the prior year. Since its inception nearly 15 years ago, the Kahiau program has generated more than $4 million in total donations.
