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.

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.

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.

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

Upcountry Strong says it needs roughly $100,000 to keep its Makawao pantry 'Da Store' open through 2026; donations on Giving Tuesday may be matched.

A 77‑year‑old Lahaina wildfire survivor received a county “shopping letter” that could let him buy a Pukalani home for the first time. The award highlights how Ho‘okumu Hou aid is moving displaced residents toward ownership amid Maui’s tight market.