Hawaiʻi's State Poet Laureate Dr. Brandy Nālani McDougall will perform at a free literary event in Hale Līhuʻe with local writers on November 21, promoting poetry and community unity.

Honolulu residents can safely dispose of unwanted fireworks at a buyback event, with monetary incentives offered. The event aims to prevent firework-related accidents.

Libby now offers free access to "The Village Beyond the Mist," which inspired "Spirited Away," inviting readers to discuss the novel in a global community until December 2.

A peach‑colored truck in Kīhei is serving New Zealand‑style made‑to‑order soft‑serve blended with fresh fruit and seasonal local flavors. Owners say the idea came after a trip to New Zealand.

Two lanes on Kūhiō Highway near Kapaka Street reopened after an earlier closure for a traffic incident; police remain on scene investigating.

Lane and road closures on Lāwa'i's Akemama Road are scheduled between November 24 and December 5 due to culvert and road repairs, causing potential disruptions for travelers and residents.

Hawaii's DOH has updated medical cannabis policies, facilitating patient and caregiver access in dispensaries, banning child-appealing ads, easing product exchanges, and ensuring strict extract quality.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health says OMCCR amended Chapter 11‑850 to refine dispensary rules, citing improvements to patient experience and safety.

Maui's water supply has trace selenium levels well below the EPA safety limit, posing no health risk, with continued monitoring by the County's Department of Water Supply.

Hawaiʻi's Division of Forestry and Wildlife is accepting submissions for their 2026-27 Conservation and Game Bird Stamp Art Contest, focusing on the wild pig and California quail.

State DOT plans a $22M overhaul of Hilo’s busy Bayfront intersection into a single‑lane roundabout, funded largely by a federal RAISE grant; work is expected to start in 2027.

DHHL held workshops in Kapa‘a to preview a rent-with-option-to-purchase plan that would convert the Courtyards of Waipouli into beneficiary rent-to-own homes. The move aims to offer a new path to ownership for Native Hawaiian families on Kaua‘i.

The University of Hawaii women's volleyball team lost to UCSB and Cal Poly, ending their win streak and jeopardizing their conference tournament spot.