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Hawaii County Weather Forecast for November 03, 2026
A breezy and stable trade wind flow will prevail through much of the week as surface high pressure holds north of the state. Pockets of moisture moving in the... -
Precautionary boil water notice remains in effect for Kaʻieʻie area on Big Island
While the tests did not detect any bacteria, chlorine residuals and turbidity levels have not yet returned to normal. -
How mantis shrimp see what humans cannot is revealed in study co-authored by UH Mānoa researcher
A new study shows the ocean animals have special proteins and natural pigments that give them superior vision that people. -
Celebrate Arbor Day on Nov. 7 at the Botanical Garden at UH Hilo
There will be three tours that feature topics: Ancient Survivors, Living Galleries and Princes of the Tropics. -
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. -
2026 Hawaiʻi Island Agrifood Summit Rescheduled to Nov. 5
The County of Hawaiʻi hosts the summit every year to celebrate and showcase the people and partnerships that strengthen Hawaiʻi Island's agrifood system. -
UH researchers breed new tropical hybrids to reduce reliance on imported flowers
New hybrids bred from flowers native to South Africa and by UH Mānoa researchers will reduce the state's reliance on imports. -
FBI warns Hawaii residents of scams invoking federal authorities
The FBI is warning Hawaii residents about a sophisticated scam where crooks spoof the official phone numbers of federal law enforcement field offices – “including FBI Honolulu’s F… -
State warns of whale carcass pieces floating off the Kona Coast
State officials are warning the public of possible encounters with pieces of decomposing whale carcass off the Kona Coast. -
Trump touts reflecting pool in final remarks before midterms
WASHINGTON/DETROIT >> President Donald Trump devoted his final public remarks before Tuesday’s midterm elections to touting renovations of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, ev… -
Supreme Court rejects Trump administration in California ballot fight
Acting on the eve of the U.S. midterm elections, the Supreme Court quickly rejected today a bid by President Donald Trump’s administration to temporarily block California from cou… -
DOJ breaks with tradition to intervene in midterms
WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump’s Justice Department has shown a willingness to intervene directly in Tuesday’s midterm elections, breaking with decades of practice meant to … -
Television and radio – November 2, 2026
ON THE AIR Listings are for Spectrum and Hawaiian Telcom analog/digital. *—premium station. **—retelecast. ***—delayed. Check your TV guide for latest updates. Event Time TV / Sta… -
Wahine sailing team takes second
The University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine finished second at the PCCSC Women’s Fall Championship and the coed team earned sixth at the Top-9 Fall Invite during two regattas held at … -
A 6-Month Vacation? Hawaiʻi Council Deadlocked On Short-Term Rental Bill
A bill would expand where vacation rentals are allowed and lengthen the rental period considered short-term to 180 days. -
She’s Famous As The Shark Whisperer. These Divers Recall A Toxic Boss
More than a dozen former workers report workplace abuses they say they suffered at One Ocean Diving, which has been operating cageless shark tours on the North Shore for more than… -
The Sunshine Blog: This AI Agent Has A Story To Tell About Lahaina
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i. -
Hawaiian Electric sells custom ALOHA Collection bags to benefit Maui United Way, 2 other agencies
Hawaiian Electric is selling limited-edition bags made with the ALOHA Collection brand to raise money for Maui United Way, Aloha United Way and Hawaiʻi Island United Way, the util… -
FBI Honolulu issues warning about law enforcement impersonation scam targeting Hawaiʻi residents
While impersonation scams have existed for decades, recent reports in Hawaiʻi indicate that scammers are using increasingly sophisticated methods that make it difficult for indivi… -
Līloa Hale opens applications for 117 affordable senior units in Kīhei, Maui
Hale Mahaolu announced the opening of applications for Liloa Hale, a new affordable rental housing community for seniors age 55 and older in Kīhei. The current target move-in date…
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Hawaii County Surf Forecast for November 03, 2026
Surf along north- and west-facing shores will slowly drop off tonight as the current northwest swell decreases. Surf will then become small by Wednesday... -
Six vacancies open on Hawaiʻi law enforcement standards board
The Hawaiʻi Law Enforcement Standards Board is searching for a member of the public from Hawaiʻi County, along with seven other positions. -
Business Monday: Native Hawaiian van tour operator adds regular stop in Kaʻū to help after Hurricane Lala
The post-Lala experience with ‘Ohana Tours now includes a regular stop at the Paradise Meadows Farm on South Point Road in the hard hit Kaʻū District. -
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for November 02, 2026
Strong and gusty trades are expected on Monday with drier conditions across the state as a weak front passes near the state tonight. Trades should ease slightly... -
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. -
Operation Christmas Child hopes to distribute gift-filled shoeboxes to nearly 13 million children
Nearly 5,000 drop-off locations will open across the country during National Collection Week, Nov. 16-23. -
Documentary traces journey of family matriarch who lived in Kalaupapa and vanished from Honolulu in 1900
The film short premieres Oct. 31 during the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival and will be screened on the Big Island on Nov. 8 at at the Kahilu Theater. -
High surf advisory in effect for north, west shores, through this evening
A high surf advisory has been issued for the north- and west-facing shores of Kauai and Oahu, and for the north shores of Molokai and Maui, effective until 6 p.m. today. -
Martha Stewart apologizes for Halloween homeless costume
Martha Stewart, who appeared to dress up as a homeless person for Halloween, responded Sunday to a backlash over her costume, saying initially that she had not intended to offend … -
Binance clients pull $4.7 billion after hack
SINGAPORE/PARIS/NEW YORK >> Binance’s customers have withdrawn a net $4.72 billion from the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange since it reopened, after hackers stole around $… -
20-year-old co-pilot among 9 killed in Florida jet crash
One of the pilots of a private jet that plummeted to the ground Sunday afternoon in Florida, killing all nine people on board, was a 20-year-old aviator named Nathalia Filgueiras,… -
Judge tosses case against ex-FBI officials in Hunter Biden probes
WASHINGTON >> A federal judge today tossed out a criminal case accusing two former senior FBI officials of lying about their involvement in an investigation of former President Jo… -
Hawaii women’s basketball preview: Senior guard Jovi Lefotu
Jovi Lefotu believes this will be her final season playing basketball at any level. -
Before We Learn To Love Coqui Frogs, Let’s Consider What We’re Accepting
Yes, the frogs are revered -- in Puerto Rico, not here. We seem to be normalizing the continued loss of Hawaiʻi's native ecosystems. -
100 Roosters Are Driving These Oʻahu Neighbors Nuts
Residents in Kahaluʻu are mad that their neighbor is keeping more than 100 noisy chickens – and that the city is doing nothing about it. -
The Sunday Mini: Nov. 1
Kick off the new month with a quick crossword. -
Will Caron: Squid Pro Quo
Politics, policy and public affairs as seen through the eyes of our political cartoonist. -
Ahead of Veterans Day, County OED to hold free Veterans and Military Families Resource Fair, Nov. 10
Ahead of Veterans Day, the County of Maui Office of Economic Development is holding a free Veterans and Military Families Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026,… -
Precursory eruptive activity begins ahead of episode 56 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at Kīlauea
Precursory low-level activity preceding episode 56 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began around 11:43 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, with a large flow lava from the north vent. The … -
Maui Police Officer Analise Farmer named 2026 Top Cop in Maui County
The Maui Police Department congratulates Officer Analise Farmer, a seven-year veteran, on being named the 2026 TOP COP Hawaiʻi Award recipient for Maui County. This recognition hi…
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Wind advisory issued for Big Island through Tuesday morning
Strong northeast winds of 15 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching 50 mph, are expected across northern Hawaiʻi Island through 6 a.m. Tuesday. -
Hawai‘i Island police investigate murder of 34-year-old woman found in Kona
Kona patrol officers responded to the 74-0000 block of Ane Keohokalole Highway at 9:35 p.m. on Oct. 27 after receiving a report about an unresponsive woman. -
Vibrant Hawaiʻi seeking Green Fee funding to expand resilience hubs on the islands
On Hawaiʻi Island in August, Vibrant Hawaiʻi hubs led Hurricane Lala response and recovery, addressing nearly 4,000 assistance requests and serving more than 12,000 individuals. -
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... -
Puainako Street reopens to all traffic
Puainako Street between Kuhilani and Kapualani Streets reopens in Hilo. -
Two Kealakehe High School graduates earn prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars honor
Daniel Chen and Zachariah Smith made history by becoming the first pair from the same Hawaiʻi public school to be named U.S. Presidential Scholars in a single year. -
New ‘Bow Matingou hits game-winner after Seattle comeback
Point guard Jaden Matingou hit the decisive basket with 1.2 seconds left to lift the Hawaii basketball team to a 74-73 victory over Seattle at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center … -
Flavell, Tamilo step up in Hawaii’s season-opening loss to Oregon
Hawaii held its own with its best player on the court, but a lack of depth played a big part in Oregon’s 87-54 win over the Rainbow Wahine to open the season today at Matthew Knig… -
Russian bombing kills 26 in village in southeastern Ukraine
Russian forces today bombed a school being used as an aid distribution point in a village in Ukraine’s southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, killing 26 people, President Volodymyr Zel… -
Marriott lifts annual room revenue growth forecast on travel demand
Hotel operator Marriott International raised its full-year room revenue growth forecast today, betting on strong travel demand to drive bookings across its properties and sending … -
Trump skirts court commands as distrust between branches spirals
WASHINGTON >> Since President Donald Trump returned to office nearly two years ago, courts have frequently ordered his administration to pause or halt aggressive actions after the… -
New Wahine hoops coach Khalilah Mitchell welcomes tough schedule
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Hawaii men’s basketball preview: Associate coach and director of recruiting Gibson Johnson
Needing an architect to build the Hawaii basketball roster, head coach Eran Ganot went straight to the top of his list. -
Neal Milner: Hawaiʻi’s Riot Prevention Plan – Crummy Public Spaces
What a local stadium, playground and convention center say about deferred maintenance. -
Word Flower: Nov. 2
Time for some words to blossom. -
Lauhala Basket Is Back In Proposed Election Tiebreaker Rules
The proposed administrative regulations could still result in the use of a basket and plastic capsules to determine winners by random lot. -
Maui Surf Forecast for November 03, 2026
Surf along north- and west-facing shores will slowly drop off tonight as the current northwest swell decreases. Surf will then become small by Wednesday... -
ALTRES employees raise more than $25,000 for nonprofit Kupu during October fundraiser
ALTRES employees raised more than $25,000 for the nonprofit Kupu during October, and the company said it will match all employee contributions. -
Maui Health selects general contractor for Kula Hospital restoration; Targets late-summer 2027 reopening
Maui Health today announced it has selected Nordic PCL Construction as general contractor for the restoration and modernization of Kula Hospital, marking measurable progress towar… -
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands offers more than 800 residential project leases on Kaua’i
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands offered more than 800 residential project leases on the island of Kaua‘i Saturday as part of the department’s largest residential awards on t…