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Business Monday: Organic Kona coffee farm for sale for $4.8 million

A celebration of the history and heritage of the Kona coffee industry on Hawai‘i Island is underway with the 55th anniversary of the Kona Coffee Festival. From the coffee-growing slopes of Hualālai and Mauna Loa to historic Kailua Village, the festival connects attendees with the people and places that have shaped Kona’s coffee heritage for generations.

Hawaii · 2d

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Waikiki Aquarium marks 2 years fighting invasive species

The Waikiki Aquarium marked two years of its "Don't Let It Loose" campaign, which aims to protect Hawaii's native marine life from the threat of released pet fish and aquarium animals.

Honolulu, HI · 2d

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The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing joins The Crew Motorfest on Nov. 11th, 2026

Luxury sedan, unapologetic muscle car spirit. Meet the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing will be available on Nov. 11th in The Crew Motorfest and included in the Year 4 Pass. Grab your ticket to Motorfest, show off your skills, and live the most thrilling driving experiences car culture...

Honolulu, HI · 1d

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This Hawaii Bookstore Has Books Stacked Almost To The Ceiling

Books sit on shelves, in boxes, and on the floor at this Hawaii shop. New and used titles share the same space. Kids’ books are in the mix too. I like a bookstore that feels a little like a treasure hunt. I believe the best ones let you wander without a plan.

Kailua, HI · 10h

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Kamehameha Hwy reopens after morning gas leak in Kaneohe

A gas leak on Kamehameha Highway prompted a closure between Kahuhipa Street and Mehana Street this morning, with the road reopening around noon — though only daily commute traffic is currently permitted.

Kaneohe, HI · 1d

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Support an Oahu Army veteran rocked by debilitating diagnosis

The Laulima Adopt-A-Family program is seeking donations and supplies to support an Oahu veteran and his wife following his diagnosis of HPV-positive squamous cell carcinoma.

Honolulu, HI · 21h

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Bill on outdoor lighting posted in error on Friday’s council agenda

Bill 157 (2025) on outdoor lighting has been canceled from Friday’s council meeting agenda after being posted in error, Chair Alice L. Lee announced. Because of the cancellation, testimony or deliberations on this bill will not be accepted. A revised agenda is not being posted, but Lee will announce the cancellation at the start of the meeting.

Kahului, HI · 1d

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A Pearl Harbor Airman Identified Through His Twin Sister's Family DNA Will Be Buried Beside His Brother on Nov. 13, 85 Years Later

Cpl. Lester Libolt, killed at Hickam Field in 1941, was identified through DNA from his twin sister's family and will be buried beside his brother Nov. 13.

Honolulu, HI · 2d

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Dog recovering from leg injury is ready to explore home with you

Meet Sissy! Sissy is a 2-year-old, 53-pound American Pit Bull Terrier mix who was recently brought into Hawaiian Humane Society's care at the end of July after she was found wandering around a Kalihi neighborhood.

Honolulu, HI · 13h

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UPDATE: Previously closed portion of Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway now open

Update at 2:20 p.m. Nov. 10, 2026: Hawai‘i Police Department reports Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway (Highway 19) is open to all traffic. The West Hawai‘i roadway was previously closed near the 83-mile marker because of a report of potentially hazardous material on the highway. Advisory originally published 1:54...

Hawaii · 1d

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Neal Milner: No Blue Tsunami In Hawaiʻi. Just Listless Kona Winds

The opinions in this piece are personal commentary and not the official stance of Civil Beat. Hawaiʻi was not part of the sweeping Democratic trend in the 2026 midterms. Really, the state bucked the trend. If, as many have said, the 2026 election nationally was a “tsunami” and a...

Hawaii · 1d

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What Happens at a Hawaii Checkout After April 1, 2027? SNAP Cards Will No Longer Cover Soft Drinks

Hawaii SNAP cards will stop covering soft drinks on April 1, 2027, after USDA moved the start from Aug. 1. See which drinks count and what stores must do.

Hawaii · 1d

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Honolulu Restaurant Week returns with food you don’t want to miss

HONOLULU Restaurant Week is scheduled to return from Nov. 7 through Nov. 15, offering special dining experiences and prix fixe menus at various Oʻahu restaurants to support the Hawaiʻi Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

Honolulu, HI · 2d

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Hawaii State Archives running out of room, seeks space to grow

State archivist Adam Jensen highlights the immense historical collection housed in the Kekauluohi Building while noting the urgent need for more space as the Hawaii State Archives nears completion of a master plan for expansion.

Hawaii · 1d

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Magic & Comedy at Royal Lahaina

If you saw a show at Warren & Annabelle’s on a past Maui trip, you may remember David Kuraya. The Maui-raised magician performed at the much-missed Lahaina magic theater, and now he presents his own show, Magic & Comedy, once a week at the Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows in Kaʻanapali. (Warren & Annabelle’s itself has not reopened. This is David’s own production.)

Lahaina, HI · 1d

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HDOT’s HiRideshare is now KohoGo

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation launches KohoGo, a free website and app to help commuters to find carpool, vanpool and transit options throughout the state. As of Sunday, Nov. 1, HDOT’s free ride-matching website, HiRideshare was deactivated, as its new free rideshare and transit website and app, KohoGo went online for public use. KohoGo expands on the previous website offering free peer-to-peer rideshare matching as a rider or driver, directions to mass transit options like TheBus or Skyline, and alternative transit like a Biki bike or walking.

Hawaii · 1d

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Strong trades return to the islands this week

Strong trade winds with gusts up to 50 mph and elevated surf will be expected across Hawaii through Thursday, Nov. 11.

Hawaii · 21h

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The push for a fare-free bus system gains local support

A free bus fare system could be more accessible than some think, according to the newest report from the Hawaiʻi Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice. The team's "Funding Free Transit" report predicts it would cost roughly $62 million annually to keep operations running as they are now. It states that on Oʻahu, about 15% of TheBus system's operating costs are supported by fares — the remaining 85% is funded through public revenue.

Honolulu, HI · 1d

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Following lockdown and threat incidents, School Resource Officers speak out to students

School resource officers and the Attorney General's office are educating Oahu students about the legal consequences and evolving dangers of social media, such as cyberbullying and AI-generated content.

Honolulu, HI · 1d

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Spectrum OC16 to offer free coverage of HHSAA state football championships for first time

For the first time, Spectrum OC16 will provide free access to its coverage of the Hawaii High School Athletic Association state football championships, including the Open Division title game, without requiring a pay-per-view fee or subscription. Spectrum announced that eight games from the 2026 HHSAA state football tournaments will be available to viewers statewide and […]

Hawaii · 17h