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    • Hanapēpē Baseyard $1.1 million renovation project nearing completion

    The project improves workspaces, safety and security for the Roads Division staff of the Department of Public Works.

    Hawai‘i News Briefs for Oct. 31: Camp open for youth with diabetes, state offers compost…

    Community Single lane closures on Kaumualiʻi Highway near the tree tunnel in Kauaʻi to begin…

    ‘Voice of the Sea’ episode about Papahānaumokuākea wins regional Emmy for UH Sea Grant

    The winning episode takes viewers to the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, where crews tackle massive amounts of plastic pollution. October 31, 2026 · 05:00am

    Wilcox Medical Center holds 20th annual Halloween keiki parade and costume contest

    Winners included "Back to the Future" for best group/family; a girl dressed as Queen Ka‘ahumanu for most original; and DJ Mia with her little brother as a disco ball for best DIY

    Kaua‘i News 5 people rescued from small airplane crash in Waimea

    Crime New license plate reader technology helps recover stolen vehicle on Kaua‘i

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    Briefs for Oct. 31: Camp open for youth with diabetes, state offers compost reimbursement, Hawaiʻi to receive multi-state settlement

    Statewide stories that include a camp for keiki with diabetes from Nov. 8-11, a compost reimbursement program and a multi-state settlement from General Motors.

    Single lane closures on Kaumualiʻi Highway near the tree tunnel in Kauaʻi to begin Nov. 1

    The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation will pave the highway and widen the shoulder.

    ‘Voice of the Sea’ episode about Papahānaumokuākea wins regional Emmy for UH Sea Grant

    The winning episode takes viewers to the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, where crews tackle massive amounts of plastic pollution.

    Hanapēpē Baseyard $1.1 million renovation project nearing completion

    The project improves workspaces, safety and security for the Roads Division staff of the Department of Public Works.

    Wilcox Medical Center holds 20th annual Halloween keiki parade and costume contest

    Winners included “Back to the Future” for best group/family; a girl dressed as Queen Ka‘ahumanu for most original; and DJ Mia with her little brother as a disco ball for best DIY

    5 people rescued from small airplane crash in Waimea

    The initial report said five people were aboard the plane that made an emergency landing, with only one person injured.
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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

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    Briefs for Oct. 31: Camp open for youth with diabetes, state offers compost reimbursement, Hawaiʻi to receive multi-state settlement

    Statewide stories that include a camp for keiki with diabetes from Nov. 8-11, a compost reimbursement program and a multi-state settlement from General Motors.

    ‘Voice of the Sea’ episode about Papahānaumokuākea wins regional Emmy for UH Sea Grant

    The winning episode takes viewers to the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, where crews tackle massive amounts of plastic pollution.

    Volcano Watch: Ruby seamount; a glimpse into the secret life of a submarine volcano

    Submarine volcanoes are enigmatic and mysterious because they are cloaked by the overlying ocean, yet their activity represents 75% of earth’s volcanism.

    University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa establishes new Center for Ocean Policy

    The initiative, the latest supported by The Healy Foundation, will address environmental challenges and create a Law-Ocean Clinic for advocacy and research.

    ‘Visionary who revolutionized the game’: Former Rainbow Warriors head coach June Jones dies

    Jones became the winningest head football coach in university history throughout his 9 seasons at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, compiling a 76-41 record; the 73-year-old died Oct. 29 in Oregon.

    State Judiciary online systems, services restored following temporary interruption

    Includes the Judiciary Electronic Filing and Service System, eCourt Kokua, eTraffic and eJury, as well as phone-based services.

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    40 artists across Hawaiʻi and internationally to collaborate on creations for fundraiser to benefit arts

    On the final day, Nov. 7, an estimated 100 creations in 14 different media will be sold at a silent and live auction at the West Hawaiʻi Community Health Center.

    New Center for Ocean Policy launching at UH-Mānoa with funding from The Healy Foundation

    The initiative, the latest supported by The Healy Foundation, will address environmental challenges and create a Law-Ocean Clinic for advocacy and research.

    Natural disasters, climate change increase threat from invasive species for Pacific islands

    The Pacific islands, home to 20 percent of Earth's biodiversity, are grappling with the spread of invasive species, exacerbated by climate change and extreme weather events.

    Water Board waives service charges for customers impacted by Hurricane Lala

    Nearly $265,000 in consumption and standby water charges were waived for the billing cycle of Aug. 6 to Sept. 22.

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    Binhi at Ani to hold annual Bayanihan Food Distribution in Lahaina, Nov. 14, 2026

    Binhi at Ani will host its annual Bayanihan Food Distribution on Nov. 14, 2026, at Lahaina Intermediate School to provide food boxes, hot meals, produce, and groceries to those in need.

    Seabury Hall wins program’s first-ever state DII volleyball title

    Maui's Seabury Hall clinched the program's first-ever state Division II volleyball title. The top-seeded Lady Spartans secured the Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association's DII Girls Volleyball State Championship with a 3-1 victory over the third-seeded Waipahu Marauders on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu.

    Sperm whale carcass towed from Honokōhau Harbor; potential health and safety risk for Kona coast

    A sperm whale carcass first seen drifting along the Kona Coast Tuesday, Oct. 27, may pose health and safety risks to boaters, fishers and beachgoers in the days to come.

    Construction underway on Kīhei Space Force facility as South Maui leader calls for resource transparency

    Construction is underway on the US Space Force’s new Secure Integration Support Laboratory (SISL) in Kīhei at Līpoa on Maui, formerly known as the Maui Research and Technology Park. The 56,000-square-foot, two-story facility has drawn both defense of its operational stability and community scrutiny regarding resource usage and impacts.