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Hawaii replaces decades-old financial system with new platform

Hawaii is moving forward with a $66.4 million overhaul of its state financial system, which has been in use for 56 years. Acting Lt. Gov. Keith Regan said the new platform, called Hookele, is expected to reduce costs, flag unusual transactions and speed up payments to vendors.

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Department of Health investigating after Legionnaires disease linked to Kauai property

DOH confirms Legionella in Poipu's Nihi Kai Villas water system following reports of illness from 2025 and 2026.

Hawaii · 3d

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Free Renterʻs Rights Training offers education to local tenants and landlords

Local tenants and landlords are invited to attend a Renterʻs Rights Training on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 5–7 p.m. This free, community-centered event will provide residents with vital information about housing rights, disaster recovery responsibilities, strategies for addressing housing issues, and resources for navigating landlord-tenant challenges. This last...

Kahului, HI · 1d
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Hawaii political trailblazer Pat Saiki remembered, honored in final farewell

A final farewell to a trailblazer in Hawaii politics took place on Saturday.

Hawaii · 23h

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Mayor Bissen’s Holomua Kākou visit to East Maui rescheduled for Nov. 12-13

Mayor Richard Bissen will bring Holomua Kākou back to East Maui on Thursday, Nov. 12, and Friday, Nov.13, 2026. The previously scheduled event was postponed due to severe weather forecasts. Since launching in early 2023, Holomua Kākou has brought County of Maui government directly to rural communities, providing residents...

Maui, HI · 15h

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State’s largest vape retailer to close at end of the year, citing new laws

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Volcano E-cigs has been in business since 2009 and currently has 13 locations on three islands around the state. Volcano’s owner says those stores will close at the end of the year just before new state laws go into effect. “We’ve given adult smokers an opportunity...

Hawaii · 1d

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Specials and deals for servicemembers on Veterans Day

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Veterans and active-duty military members can enjoy these special deals and offers available on Veterans Day. To thank military servicemembers who are veterans or currently active, these restaurants and businesses are offering free deals and discounts on Veterans Day happening on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Chili’s...

Honolulu, HI · 1d

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NAACP California-Hawaii Convention Concludes with Call to Action: ‘We Will Not Be Deterred’

NAACP California-Hawaii Convention Concludes with Call to Action: ‘We Will Not Be Deterred’ National talese morrow The NAACP California-Hawaii State Conference concluded its 39th annual convention in Long Beach on Oct. 25, reaffirming its commitment to civil rights, civic engagement and economic equity.   Held October 22–25 under the theme “We the People: Will Not Be Deterred,” the convention brought together NAACP members from local branches and youth and college units […] The post NAACP California-Hawaii Convention Concludes with Call to Action: ‘We Will Not Be Deterred’ first appeared on Inland Valley News .

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SNAP Soda and Candy Limits Coming in 2027 to Kansas, Missouri, Wyoming, Ohio and Hawaii

Wyoming, Kansas, Missouri, Ohio and Hawaii have 2027 target dates for SNAP soda and candy limits, according to USDA's food restriction waiver list.

Missouri · 1d

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The Public Could Gain Free Access To These Government Records

A few years ago, state prison officials kept getting sued because they were holding inmates past their scheduled release dates, sometimes for many months. It was a continuing problem not only in Hawaiʻi but throughout the country. One local reporter asked the corrections department to run a computer search...

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What’s Trending: Maui students’ ornaments headed to National Christmas Tree display

Twenty-four Maui Waena Intermediate School students made ornaments selected to represent Hawaii in the National Christmas Tree display outside the White House.

Hawaii · 1d

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FBI Honolulu to present free cybersecurity webinar for Hawaiʻi businesses Nov. 18

The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College will host a free Zoom webinar on Nov. 18 in which an FBI agent explains how the bureau’s Honolulu office handles digital forensics. The session, “FBI Honolulu Computer Analysis Response Team Overview,” runs from noon to 1 p.m. It is open to sole proprietors and registered businesses in Hawaiʻi, including small businesses on Maui.

Honolulu, HI · 1d

The Money Overview

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Kona Water Service wants $1,660,296 more in water revenue and $1,066,898 in sewer revenue from North Kona homes, with a hearing Nov. 13

Kona Water Service Company has asked Hawaii regulators for $1,660,296 more in water revenue and $1,066,898 more in sewer revenue, and customers get a public hearing on the request on Nov. 13. The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission set the hearing for 6 p.m. in the ‘Ohana Room of the Waikoloa Village Association. The company serves […] The post Kona Water Service wants $1,660,296 more in water revenue and $1,066,898 in sewer revenue from North Kona homes, with a hearing Nov. 13 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Hawaii · 1d

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November 7, 2026 News Read

Sen Brenton Awa to Quit Republican Party, run for Mayor. HNN: … Addressing family, friends, and supporters on election night, Awa acknowledged the wide margin following early counts that placed him far behind the incumbent. “I’m no fool. We got crushed,” Awa said. “The struggle between Democrat and Republican...

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Inside an East Oahu workshop, master repairer keeps family heirlooms and history ticking

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Inside a quiet Hawaii Kai workshop, the rhythmic ticks and chiming bells tell stories that span centuries. For Rick Alhadeff, owner of Watch and Clock Service and Repair, every timepiece brought through his doors carries more than mechanical gears—it carries memories. “I service and restore clocks...

Honolulu, HI · 3d

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Longest-serving OHA trustee ousted in general election

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — General election results have reshuffled the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees, unseating the board’s longest-serving member and electing a former Honolulu City Council member in crowded statewide race. In the at-large contest — where six candidates vied for three open seats — early...

Honolulu, HI · 3d

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Events happening this weekend on Oahu: November 6 - November 8

HONOLULU (Island News) – Take a look at some of the exciting festivities happening on Oahu during the first weekend of November!. Hawaii’s Finest Black Friday Makeke - November 6-8, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Get ready to shop till you drop at Hawaii’s Finest Black Friday Makeke...

Honolulu, HI · 3d

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Hawai'i seniors pay hundreds a month for tiny homes after state pulls out and support services vanish

Shared bathrooms, laundry facilities, and a communal kitchen were part of the plan to provide 30 beds for homeless older adults and families.

Honolulu, HI · 1d

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New Nā Lehua marketplace debuts at Hawaiʻi Convention Center

The Nā Lehua Marketplace & Festival is scheduled to debut at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center from Nov. 6 to 8, featuring local vendors, artists, and live entertainment.

Honolulu, HI · 3d

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Special events, closures, offers announced ahead of Veterans Day

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Wednesday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. Several events, special offers, and closures are scheduled to take place on that day. Veterans Day Sunset Ceremony: The Battleship Missouri Memorial will host its annual Veterans Day Sunset Ceremony at 4:30 p.m., honoring the service, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. This year’s theme, “America at 250 – Honoring Generations of Service,” recognizes generations of veterans whose courage and dedication have helped shape the nation.

Honolulu, HI · 2d