A nine-person occupation in 1976 grew into a statewide movement that stopped Navy bombing, won federal cleanup money and returned Kahoolawe to Hawaii. Large areas still remain unsafe.

Honolulu achieved a perfect score on the HRC’s Municipal Equality Index for the second year, reflecting its commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusivity in laws, policies, and services.

Honolulu has been named one of Forbes' America’s Dream Employers for 2026, recognized for its work culture and commitment to employee success, ranking fourth statewide according to surveys. Mayor Blangiardi expressed pride in this acknowledgment.

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.

The 52nd annual Maui County Senior Fair, with over 1000 attendees, showcased services and programs for seniors, featuring 60+ organizations and entertainment.

Allegations that groundwater was tapped without permission have reignited disputes over who controls West Maui’s scarce water as drought and rebuilding collide.

Grow Good Hawaii will distribute about 2,000 fruit and native trees to Waimānalo and Waiʻanae residents under a $5M USDA grant, pairing irrigation and monitoring to boost survival.

Officer Kiley Loo is honored as the HISSPA Officer of the Quarter for his traffic safety efforts and DUI arrests in South Kohala.

Hawaii faces a growing hunger crisis, with nearly one-third of families food insecure. Food banks are strained by federal aid cuts and the lingering impact of the government shutdown.

Hawaii's Department of Law Enforcement organizes an Illegal Fireworks Buyback Event to curb dangers after a fatal explosion, offering grocery gift cards for safe disposal of certain fireworks.

Teamsters Local 996's strike at Kapiʻolani has stretched into a fourth week as negotiators haggle over pay, retirement and scheduling while the hospital keeps services running.

Volunteer group Operation 85 says it has collected enough family DNA to meet the Pentagon threshold for identifying USS Arizona unknowns at the Punchbowl. The milestone could prompt formal Navy reviews and new identifications.

The Kauaʻi Department of Water is observing World Toilet Day by addressing inadequate sanitation and promoting water-efficient toilets through a giveaway.