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November 4, 2025 · 1:00 PM
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.
November 4, 2025 · 11:00 AM
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.
November 4, 2025 · 10:01 AM
New eruptive episode at Kīlauea approaching
Models forecast an eruption window for Nov. 4–8, with Nov. 5-7 most probable.
November 4, 2025 · 9:00 AM
UH law school to bring information on admissions, programs to Hilo next week
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s William S. Richardson School of Law is visiting neighbor island communities to connect with prospective students across the state.
November 4, 2025 · 7:43 AM
Fire breaks out at affordable housing complex on Hawai‘i Island
Residents at an apartment complex in Pepe‘ekeo were evacuated Monday night after a fire broke out in one of the units.
November 4, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival kicks off Friday highlighting island’s oldest farmers
Ray Chickao Kunitake, 88, will be the Grand Marshal for the Lantern Parade that kicks off the 10 days of festivities.
November 4, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Office of Hawaiian Affairs to vote on $6.1 million relief plan due to federal government shutdown
If the funding vote passes, 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.
November 4, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Hawai’i Community College sees second-largest enrollment jump in UH system
Hawaiʻi Community College in Hilo has achieved an impressive 8.7% surge in enrollment this fall, marking renewed momentum in education on Hawaiʻi Island.
November 3, 2025 · 3:00 PM
Hawaiʻi Island to honor Vietnam War veteran posthumously awarded Medal of Honor
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2025, the County of Hawaiʻi will honor the legacy of Sgt. 1st Class Rodney James Takashi Yano, a Medal of Honor recipient, with a program at the West Hawaiʻi Veterans Cemetery.
November 3, 2025 · 2:59 PM
Police charge Canadian visitor with sexual assault of minor
A Canadian male has been charged with sexual assault of a minor after connecting with the minor on an online game, which has led police to remind parents and guardians to monitor kids’ online activities.
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November 1, 2025 · 11:35 AM
Results from the 27th annual ‘Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament
“Fishing is one of our most cherished cultural traditions, and events like this are a great way to celebrate and perpetuate this heritage while bringing together families and friends,” said Hawai‘i County Parks and Recreation Director Clayton Honma.
October 31, 2025 · 8:01 PM
Last-minute haunts for Halloween 2025
There are still plenty of activities — including several haunted house attractions and events with more of an adult theme — happening yet tonight to get into some mischief, cast a few spells and show off your wicked side.
October 31, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Don’t let Halloween end in horror: Police remind all ghouls, ghosts and goblins to make safety a priority
Hawai‘i Police Department encourages all community members to look out for one another this Halloween because everyone deserves to enjoy the evening without worrying about being in a nightmare of their own.
October 30, 2025 · 5:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 31-Nov. 6: Halloween mood bleeds over into weekend with Ghost Stories, other events
With Halloween just one day of this week’s top 10, we wanted to make sure all of our space wasn’t taken up by haunting happenings. But as the universe would have it, there is some Halloween bleeding over into the weekend.
October 27, 2025 · 1:00 AM
HI-PAL thanks community for swimmingly successful inaugural Kawamoto Classic
The swimming education event is designed to introduce keiki to aquatic sports and promote water safety; during which activities were led by student volunteers, coaches and staff from Waiākea and Hilo schools.
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
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Ocean Blog
November 2, 2025 · 1:00 AM HST
Results from the 27th annual ‘Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament
November 1, 2025 · 11:35 AM HST
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Maui Now
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.
Wailuku Rotary club hosts talk on affordable spay and neuter solutions for Maui’s pets
The Rotary Club of Wailuku will host Wendy Hornack, founder of the Aloha FurEver Pets Foundation, for a special presentation on affordable spay and neuter solutions for Maui’s dogs and cats.
Subaru Hawaiʻi’s annual Share the Love event underway
The dealership will be donating $350 from every new Subaru sold to two local organizations: Hawaiʻi Humane Societies and Make-a-Wish Hawaiʻi.
Lahaina Community Meeting set for Wednesday, Nov. 5
Residents are encouraged to attend the County of Maui’s Lahaina Community Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, at the Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria.
Fairmont Kea Lani’s Michael Pye to chair the 2026 Maui Charity Walk
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association announced Michael Pye, Regional Vice President of Fairmont, Hawaiʻi and General Manager of the Fairmont Kea Lani, as the Maui County Chair of the 47th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk. Pye will oversee the Maui County Charity Walk scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the War Memorial Complex in Wailuku.
Kaua‘i Now
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.
UH law school brings recruitment events to neighbor islands
Aspiring Kauaʻi law students can explore their future at the University of Hawaiʻi’s William S. Richardson School of Law’s upcoming informational session next Monday.
Kauai Weather Forecast for November 04, 2025
A moderate trade wind flow will gradually become more stable today, as an area of low pressure west of Kauai moves away from the area. Showers will favor…
Kauai Weather Forecast for November 04, 2025
A moderate trade wind flow will gradually become more stable today, as an area of low pressure west of Kauai moves away from the area. Showers will favor…
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