Hawaii faces a housing crisis with a significant rise in evictions, highlighting financial struggles and the need for mediation and community support.

The Navy will begin venting Tank 20 at Red Hill this week; state regulators and a nine‑station air network will track emissions hourly. The step is the eighth venting operation in the closure sequence.

Kamehameha Schools sold the land under The Royal Hawaiian in Waikiki to Japan’s Daisho Co. for $510 million; hotel operations will continue under the existing ground lease. The trust says proceeds will support its long‑term educational mission.

A P3I-powered internship will place Hawaiʻi college students inside Oʻahu military commands next summer, paying about $6,000. Applications close Nov. 15.

Waikele Elementary, Kohala High and Waipahu programs earned national NCAC honors this fall, highlighting Hawaii’s push to link K–12 classrooms to careers and early college. The awards showcase inclusive, island‑wide pathways.

Hawaii PUC Chair Asuncion is stepping down in 2025, and the search for his successor has begun. Governor Green acknowledged Asuncion's public service contributions.

The Hawai‘i Police Department will host Coffee With a Cop events in West Hawai‘i to facilitate open dialogue between the community and law enforcement.

Hawai‘i Island police seek public help to identify a woman suspected of a theft on October 3, 2025, in Hilo. The Caucasian female in her 30s has arm tattoos and a medium build.

Hawai‘i Department of Health warns of ByHeart infant formula recall due to possible Clostridium botulinum contamination, advising consumers to stop use and return the product.

Hawaiʻi County has delayed first reading of a plastic foodware ban until Nov. 19 as businesses and officials haggle over composting capacity, costs and exemptions.

Honolulu expects strong trade winds and increased showers due to a high-pressure system, with a High Surf Advisory and potential coastal impacts. Fire risks are moderated by low moisture levels.

The Hawaii women's volleyball team beat CSU Bakersfield, with notable performances by middle blockers Sylvester and Gunderson, setting them up for postseason contention.

Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen is running for a second term, focusing on recovery from the Lahaina wildfire and improving housing and emergency preparedness.