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Mauka Wailua River Bridge to close nightly for debris removal

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation will use the scheduled closure of the mauka Wailua River Bridge for crucial debris removal from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., until Nov. 8.

Hawaiian Homelands waiting list now much shorter on Kauaʻi; department hands out 832 residential lot leases

The leases are for a Hanapēpē project of 82 single-family homes and a Līhuʻe complex of 750 single-family homes on former Grove Farm land.

County of Kauaʻi declares today as “Extra Mile Day” to honor those making a difference

Extra Mile Day is celebrated nationwide and recognizes the people and organizations who volunteer to make life better for others in their communities.

North Shore Give honors Kauaʻiʻs first responders with gratitude caravan

Honoring Kauaʻi’s first responders, North Shore Give organized a heartfelt caravan on October 28th to thank the emergency personnel who protected the island everyday.

Kauaʻi County Agency on Elderly Affairs unveils new logo inspired by Hawaiian quilting traditions

The agency sought a refreshed visual identity that would honor its history while reflecting the diverse people of Kauaʻi and their shared sense of place.

New tropical protea flowers expand floriculture opportunities across Hawaiʻi

New hybrids bred from flowers native to South Africa and by UH Mānoa researchers will reduce the state’s reliance on imports.
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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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Mauka Wailua River Bridge to close nightly for debris removal

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation will use the scheduled closure of the mauka Wailua River Bridge for crucial debris removal from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., until Nov. 8.

New tropical protea flowers expand floriculture opportunities across Hawaiʻi

New hybrids bred from flowers native to South Africa and by UH Mānoa researchers will reduce the state’s reliance on imports.

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.

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Hawaii County Surf Forecast for November 02, 2026

Surf along north facing shores will continue to see High Surf Advisory level conditions through Monday with the swell peaking tonight before slowly dropping...

Briefs for Nov. 1: Camp opens for youth with diabetes, state offers compost reimbursement, Hawaiʻi to receive multi-state settlement

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

Kumukahi Health + Wellness expands healthcare access across Hawaiʻi Island with grants, donations

New funding has enabled the organization supporting people living with HIV to create a Community Response Hui, a disaster response initiative established following Hurricane Lala.

Puainako Street reopens to all traffic

Puainako Street between Kuhilani and Kapualani Streets reopens in Hilo.

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Wailuku First Friday returns Nov. 6 with ‘Wailuku Gives’

Wailuku First Friday returns to the heart of historic Wailuku Town on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m., bringing an evening of live entertainment, local shopping, food, and community celebration.

Maui Youth Rodeo Organization to hold benefit gala Nov. 21 in Makawao

The Maui Youth Rodeo Organization will host its annual Champagne & Champions Gala on Nov. 21 at the Oskie Rice Event Center Ranch Clubhouse in Makawao, with proceeds supporting youth rodeo programs.

Maui Nui Marine Resource Council to host free webinar on replenishing Hawaiʻi’s reef fish

The Maui Nui Marine Resource Council will host a free online webinar Nov. 5 on how fisheries replenishment areas can rebuild reef fish populations and sustain fishing in Hawaiʻi.

Reusable Foodware Program launches in Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island, Nov. 9, 2026

The County of Hawaiʻi and its partners announce the launch of the Hoʻi Returnable Dish Program, a city-wide municipal reuse system, in Hilo on Nov. 9.