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10-foot tiger shark sighted on Tuesday at Kauaʻi’s Hanalei Bay

Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau officials are advising no swimming or other ocean activities at Hanalei Bay due to the shark sighting.

Hemp retailers, distributors must register business with state of Hawai‘i starting in January

The registration requirement takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026. A registration fee of $50 is good for five years.

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay hosts public talk story sessions to protect Kauaʻi’s endangered seabirds

As Kaua‘i enters its crucial seabird fallout season, a local hotel has teamed up with We Care Kaua‘i to host informative sessions dedicated to rescuing and supporting the endangered Newell’s shearwater.

Mayor, county officials swear-in the county’s new attorney

Tyler Saito steps up as the new County of Kauaʻi attorney, taking over from Matthew Bracken who transitions to a legal firm after more than a decade in service.

Native Hawaiians may receive $6.1 million in relief for impacts from federal government shutdown

If the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees votes for the aid, about 14,000 Native Hawaiians could qualify for $350 payments, while another 1,000 furloughed federal workers may be eligible for $1,200 in assistance.

Libraries accept food donations in response to SNAP disruptions, federal shutdown

All six state library branches on Kauaʻi will be accepting food donations for the statewide Kōkua Food Drive throughout the week.
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The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours
Nāpali Coast: Breathtaking shoreline filmed for many Hollywood films
Nāpali Coast: A ‘Biodiversity Hotspot,’ but with many endangered species to protect

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Aloha United Way connects residents to assistance through state helpline as demand soars

Aloha United Way helpline typically handles about 150 calls a day, but that number has risen to over 850 contacts in one day from residents seeking assistance due to the federal government shutdown.

Hemp retailers, distributors must register business with state of Hawai‘i starting in January

The registration requirement takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026. A registration fee of $50 is good for five years.

Native Hawaiians may receive $6.1 million in relief for impacts from federal government shutdown

If the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees votes for the aid, about 14,000 Native Hawaiians could qualify for $350 payments, while another 1,000 furloughed federal workers may be eligible for $1,200 in assistance.

Rep. Ed Case appoints new Hawai‘i district director

Kekoa Kaluhiwa follows Jacqueline Conant, who retired after 25 years of federal government service, including 11 years in Case’s Congressional office.

University of Hawai‘i joins national AI project to better monitor volcanoes, wildfires, more

The $25.6 million initiative, called Sage Grande, is being led by the National Science Foundation. As part of the work, experts will be placing 300 advanced sensor systems in locations across the country to monitor the environment and provide faster warnings for natural disasters such as wildfires, floods, and volcanic eruptions.

Big Island’s Iconic Ali‘i Drive changed forever after loss of 80-foot tree

The demise of the tree began on Oct. 24, when one of its overarching branches broke in the middle of the night.

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Have you seen these Ocean View residents? Police need to give them something: outstanding bench warrants

Robert Teinauri-Carman and Kira Lazar are thought to be staying with each other somewhere in the Ocean View area. Do you have any information about their whereabouts?

Hemp retailers, distributors must register business with state of Hawai‘i starting in January

The registration requirement takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026. A registration fee of $50 is good for five years.

Hawaiʻi’s 2-1-1 helpline for aid during federal government shutdown experiencing high volume

The Hawaiʻi Relief Program is providing support for housing and utility payments, Hawaiian Electric is offering different programs for payments and Aloha United Way is connecting residents to resources.

New eruptive episode at Kīlauea approaching

Models forecast an eruption window for Nov. 4–8, with Nov. 5-7 most probable.

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OHA Board to decide on emergency relief payments for Native Hawaiians amid government shutdown

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Board of Trustees will consider three options Thursday when it meets in Hilo to decide on a relief program to distribute more than $6.1 million in emergency funding to Native Hawaiian beneficiaries impacted by the federal government shutdown and delayed or reduced SNAP benefit assistance.

Mary Anderson of Lahaina Brewing Co. to talk-story at Maui TechOhana

Maui Economic Development Board is hosting its fourth "Maui TechOhana" of the year on Nov. 19, featuring Mary Anderson, president and owner of Lahaina Brewing Co. as guest speaker.

New hemp registration requirements coming in 2026

Hawaiʻi's health officials are launching an outreach campaign ahead of a new 2026 law requiring all hemp retailers and distributors to register with the Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation.

Free virtual palm pest talk offered tomorrow

The Maui Association of Landscape Professionals is offering a free online class, “Pests & Trees: Spotlight on Palm Care,” on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.