UH plans a statewide rollout of online degrees and stackable credentials to retain local learners and plug workforce gaps in healthcare, education and tech.

Multiple shark sightings at Nanakuli Beach, Oʻahu, prompt lifeguards to take safety measures, urging beachgoers to exercise caution and report any encounters.

A Honolulu patient’s denied claim highlights a wider pullback by insurers and federal payers. Advocates and lawmakers in Hawaiʻi are racing to protect access.

Poʻipū residents were notified of a delay in trash collection due to staffing issues affecting Kiahuna Plantation Drive, Kolepa Street, and Kolepa Place.

The Salvation Army hosted its 53rd annual Thanksgiving dinner at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Hawaii, bringing the community together for a festive meal.

The Judiciary's ACSB hosted a Service Fair at Kaʻahumanu Hale, helping over 150 individuals on probation connect with employment, housing, and treatment services.

Hawai‘i Energy will haul away old refrigerators and freezers for free and pay $75 — you can donate the rebate to feed hundreds of neighbors.

Honolulu EMS says there will be no January ambulance closures — the department plans pay raises, recruits and extra ambulances in 2026 to ease response delays.

Helping Hands Hawai‘i launched the Good Neighbor Fund in Honolulu with a $125,000 goal to help families pay rent, utilities and cover holiday needs amid rising demand.

Residents of Puʻuhonua O Waiʻanae in Hawaiʻi are moving to a new farm village thanks to over $10M in donations, aiming for self-sufficiency and permanent housing.

Maui announces closures and service changes on Thanksgiving, with most county offices, pools, and various centers closed; landfills on Hāna, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi shut down, but trash pickup and Maui Bus on schedule.

The Kaua‘i OED awarded $368,362 in Innovation Grants to 12 projects focused on energy, sustainability, and cultural preservation aimed at boosting the island's economy.

A Farm Flavor analysis finds Maui County farms generated about $103.7M in annual sales, led by fruits and tree-nut crops across roughly 1,405 farms.