Bank of Hawai‘i celebrates Hello Kitty Day with exclusive Hello Kitty and Friends collaboration
In celebration of Hello Kitty Day on Nov. 1, Bank of Hawai‘i is highlighting its recent collaboration with Sanrio, bringing the beloved Hello Kitty and Friends characters together with local favorites in an exclusive collection of debit cards and checks.
The Kīpahulu District reopens after heavy rains and flooding, campground remains closed
The Kīpahulu District is open to the public, but the Kīpahulu campground will remain closed through the weekend as repairs are made.
County of Maui offices to be closed Tuesday for Election Day holiday
County of Maui offices, facilities and services will be closed or modified on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, for the Election Day holiday.
Coast Guard transports two people off Kwajalein Atoll
The aircrew had previously deployed to Guam to deliver relief supplies following Super Typhoon Champi.
Emergency Farmer Relief grants announced to help in disaster relief following Lala, Lowell and Moke
The Governor’s Office, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and Department of Accounting and General Services are teaming up on the project to provide the disaster support in response to three major storms, Lala, Lowell and Moke.
OHA and UH Hilo sign memorandum of understanding reaffirming commitment to Hawaiian language revitalization
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo have signed a memorandum of understanding to reaffirm their long-standing partnership and advance Hawaiian language revitalization and Hawaiian-medium teacher education at Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani College of Hawaiian Language.
County of Maui and Kamehameha Schools propose shared stewardship of Lahaina water resources
The County of Maui and Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha today announced a proposed agreement for Kamehameha to transfer its option to acquire the Launiupoko Irrigation Company system to the County. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to protect and steward precious water resources—essential to the recovery, resilience and well-being of communities in Lahaina.
5 rescued from small airplane following emergency landing on Kauaʻi, Friday
Kauaʻi Fire Department first responders are on scene of a small plane emergency landing in the Menehune Road area of Waimea on Friday morning, Oct. 30.
Junior Achievement of Hawaiʻi names Burgandie Onekea president and CEO
Junior Achievement of Hawaiʻi has named Burgandie Onekea as its next president and CEO effective Nov. 1, 2026.
Mālama Kula to host 2nd Annual Fundraising Gala Nov. 6, 2026
After a year of heavy storm cleanup and ongoing work toward fire fuel reduction, disaster relief, and natural resource management, the grassroots nonprofit, Mālama Kula, will host their 2nd Annual “Aloha In Action” Fundraising Gala on Nov. 6, at Ocean Vodka. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are still available.
Hawaiʻi Law Enforcement Standards Board seeks qualified applicants to fill six vacancies
The Hawaiʻi Law Enforcement Standards Board is seeking law enforcement professionals and members of the public who want to help strengthen professional standards, accountability and public trust in law enforcement across the state.
DOH reports H5N1 avian flu detected in Kauaʻi County wastewater sample
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health is reporting that a wastewater sample from Kauaʻi County tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza.