Runners carried a sanctified Lono staff around Hawaiʻi Island this week, pausing for prayers and feasts as communities welcomed the Makahiki season.

A brush fire in Kaua'i's Kōkeʻe area has been contained without injuries or structural damage; firefighting crews and DLNR worked overnight. Kokeʻe Road is closed for safety.

Goodwill in Kaua‘i is holding a reuse collection event on November 21 for items such as clothing and small furniture, excluding eWaste and broken items.

Hawai'i Police Department arrested four people for fentanyl on Hawai‘i Island, seizing 12.87 grams with potentially lethal effects and encourages the public's help via anonymous tip lines.

Lēʻahi Brewing opened at Aloha Tower with a mission: every pint helps fund restoration of Diamond Head slopes while supporting Hawai‘i farmers.

Honolulu's Mayor Rick Blangiardi signed Bill 62, granting a $20 vehicle registration fee exemption for Oahu's senior veterans aged 65 and above as a token of gratitude for their service.

Hawaiian Electric says gusty winds and low humidity on Hawai‘i Island prompted a PSPS watch. Residents are urged to check emergency plans and sign up for outage alerts.

Strong tradewinds have prompted wind advisories for parts of Maui and Hawaii Island while east-facing shores face 10–14-foot surf through Thursday. Officials warn of closures and gusts.

Kauai's Charter Review Commission invites public feedback on proposed charter amendments for the 2026 ballot. Meeting on Nov. 24, 2025, at the Pi‘ikoi Building for discussions on various governance changes.

Honolulu’s City Council unanimously approved a police contract that would boost wages by roughly 27% through 2029, add a $1,800 retention bonus and keep key benefits. The move aims to help stem staffing shortages and reduce overtime pressure at HPD.

Hawai‘i Island Police are searching for Darius Kanekoa-Gentzler, missing since Nov. 5, and possibly in need of medical help.

Howard Hughes reports about $1.4 billion in Ward Village condo pre‑sales, led by Melia and ‘Ilima, while Ulana opens with 697 reserved homes for kamaʻāina.

A $2 million EPA brownfields grant will fund environmental testing across OHA’s Kakaʻako Makai parcels, mapping contamination and shaping the agency’s redevelopment plans. Assessments will guide community outreach and future planning.