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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.

The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved a 25.75% rate increase for the limited liability company, Young Brothers, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

For the first time, scientists have calculated a detailed “energetic budget” for Hawaiʻi’s short-finned pilot whales, revealing what it takes to power their extreme, 2,600-foot dives for food.

Flags will return to full-staff at sunrise on Nov. 21.

A Celebration of Life for beloved community leader Melissa McFerrin Warrack will be held Thursday at the Kukui Grove Center in Līhuʻe.

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.

National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week aims to educate the public and raise awareness about poverty and honor the many volunteers and service providers working to support those in need throughout Kaua‘i.

Residents, businesses and other organizations can bring unwanted or unneeded items for reuse — including clothing, small furniture, kitchen items, children’s toys, books and shoes — to Kaua‘i Resource Center in Līhu‘e from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21.

World Toilet Day is observed globally to raise awareness about the challenges and serious health consequences associated with poor sanitation in developing countries.

The closures, scheduled for Nov. 18-21, weather permitting, are necessary for geotechnical subsurface exploration and road improvements.

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.

“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.

The complex in Kapa‘a is the first affordable apartment acquisition of Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, offering a new initiative for those interested in a rent-to-own option.

The second and final phase of the Hanalei Water Line Improvements Project is set to begin by the end of the year.

Kaua‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation 0fficials anticipate water to be restored by the afternoon of Nov. 17, pending repairs.

The hiker was flown from the NASA landing zone aboard Air 1 and transferred to Waimea Fire Station personnel and an American Medical Response team upon landing before being transported to a local hospital for further treatment.

Interested families can register their keiki beginning at 8 a.m. today; keep in mind that enrollment is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis, so sign up as soon as possible. It’s just $50 per child for a season of fun.

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.

Construction is expected to begin later this year, with completion anticipated in late 2026. Thursday’s event was akin to a kickoff for the expansion.

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.