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Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply urges community to be drinking water prepared

Hawaiian Electric extended a public safety power shutoff watch through Nov. 13, and Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply reminds customers that a public safety power shutoff or any prolonged power outage can result in lengthy water service disruption or outages. The county Department of Water Supply relies on...

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Native Hawaiians ‘Take The Torch’ Of Big Island Council Majority

Native Hawaiians will hold a majority of the Hawaiʻi County Council seats when newly elected members take office next month — the first time in at least three decades. Maile David, who became the first Native Hawaiian woman to chair the Hawaiʻi County Council in 2020, called the incoming representation remarkable.

Hawaii · 16h
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Military flyover scheduled for Veterans Day ceremony over Punchbowl

There will be a State of Hawaiʻi Department of Defense military jet flyover on Oʻahu by the Hawai‘i Air National Guard on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2026. HIDOD is informing the public about the flyover, for advance awareness that there will be noise from the aircraft flying overhead.

Hawaii · 1d
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Spotlight Now: Office of Hawaiian Affairs Chair Kai Kahele

Office of Hawaiian Affairs Chair Kai Kahele joins Spotlight Now to discuss trustee-elect Ikaika Anderson's arrival and the selection of a new CEO.

Hawaii · 2d
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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 · 2d

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Airlines continue to support military veterans through the Honor Flights, Fallen Solider program

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air honor veterans, active-duty service members, and military families through Honor Flights, the employee-led Fallen Soldier Program, and initiatives that support military and veteran employees. As part of its Honor Flight program, Alaska Airlines flies U.S. military veterans to Washington, D.C., free of charge,...

Hawaii · 1d

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Hawaiʻi’s Green Party Finally Lodges Big Win After Decades

Nick Nikhilananda has been a member of the Green Party of Hawaiʻi for nearly 35 years. His history is so deep that he played a role in getting the party on Hawaiʻi’s ballot for the first time, way back in 1992. That was accomplished along with people like the late Ira Rohter, a University of Hawaiʻi political science professor who helped found and co-chair the group.

Hawaii · 15h

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Hawaii switching to modernized business registration program results in 40,000 filings backlogged

Hawaii's new business registration system has left about 40,000 filings in a backlog since launching in July. Business owners said delays that were expected to take days or weeks have stretched into months, affecting transactions, contracts and plans to open businesses.

Hawaii · 22h

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Construction Industry of Maui hosts Annual Gala & Fundraiser, Nov. 14, 2026

The Construction Industry of Maui hosts its Annual Gala Fundraiser Dinner this Saturday, Nov. 14, from 5 to 11 p.m. at the Wailea Beach Resort Marriott Ballroom. The event benefits the Bob Poulson Scholarship Fund, which supports Maui County high school students pursuing careers in the construction and design industry. This scholarship has helped 21 Maui students by awarding more than $390,000 to date.

Maui County, HI · 3d

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Hawaii veterans travel to D.C. for recognition decades in the making

For many of Hawaii's Vietnam-era veterans, coming home meant being ignored, turned away, or worse — but Hawaii's first-ever Honor Flight mission changed that, bringing 29 veterans from five islands to Washington D.C. for a long-overdue day of honor. About 240 veterans are still on the waiting list, and the organization is seeking local sponsors to make future missions possible.

Hawaii · 1d

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Time Is the Variable Off-Island Investors Consistently Price Wrong in Hawaii

Mainland investors evaluating a Hawaii project generally price the land correctly, the construction correctly, and the exit correctly. The variable they get wrong is how long it all takes. A typical mainland assumption puts permitting at six to nine months. In Hawaii, permits alone commonly run eighteen to thirty-six months,...

Hawaii · 2d

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Hawaii farmers can get free soil, water testing after storms

UH Mānoa is offering free soil and water testing for Hawaii farmers to assess how recent storms and flooding may have impacted their crops, plant health, and water supplies.

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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Community input sought for H.A. Baldwin Park Improvements through Dec. 6

The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation launched a virtual open house for community members to participate in the H.A. Baldwin Park Adaptation Plan, which will help guide future park improvements and land stewardship. The virtual open house is open now until Dec. 6, 2026. To view the...

Maui County, HI · 1d

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Maui Public Art Corps invites community to help shape public art at County dune restoration event in Pāʻia

Maui Public Art Corps, in collaboration with the County of Maui Public Art Program, invites the Pāʻia community to participate in a hands-on public art activity this Friday, Nov. 13, from 3 to 6 p.m., as part of the Kapukaʻulua Dune Restoration Celebration at the Pāʻia Youth & Cultural Center.

Maui County, HI · 1d

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Roosevelt band one month away from performing in Pearl Harbor memorial parade in Hawaii

DES MOINES — The Roosevelt Marching Band has been practicing for over 15 months for its performance in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade, and the performance is now less than a month away. Students say being part of the band has been a rewarding part of their high school career, and they are honored to […]

Des Moines, IA · 13h

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Outgoing Council to vote on mayor’s picks for corporation counsel, prosecutor for next term

The outgoing Maui County Council will vote this week on Mayor Richard Bissen’s picks for corporation counsel and prosecuting attorney, two positions that begin under the new Council elected Nov. 3. The Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee, chaired by Council Member Kauanoe Batangan, will take up the resolutions...

Maui County, HI · 1d

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More Hawaii vets set to visit DC memorials in Honor Flight

A second group of Hawaii veterans is preparing to travel to Washington, D.C., where they'll visit memorials dedicated to their service — Hawaii Islands Honor Flight is also looking for volunteers and funds to keep the mission going.

Hawaii · 1d

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Voters approve housing bond measures but reject easing lot-size and environmental rules

Voters in California, Hawaii and Rhode Island gave the go-ahead last week for bond measures aimed at boosting the housing supply and homeownership. But a California measure to cut back on the state’s decades-old environmental law to spur housing development and a Massachusetts proposal to loosen minimum lot-size rules both failed.

Rhode Island · 1d

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New Kapolei off-ramp opening brings permanent closure of Kalaeloa Blvd. exit

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies highway users of the opening of a new off-ramp (Exit 1A) from eastbound Farrington Highway to Harbor Access Road on Monday, Nov. 23. The new off-ramp will provide access to Kapolei Parkway and Kalaeloa Boulevard. A blessing and opening ceremony...

Kapolei, HI · 2d