The Hawai‘i Police Department will host Coffee With a Cop events in West Hawai‘i to facilitate open dialogue between the community and law enforcement.

Hawaiʻi County has delayed first reading of a plastic foodware ban until Nov. 19 as businesses and officials haggle over composting capacity, costs and exemptions.

Tenants at 1136 Union Mall have won court stays and a contempt finding against the owner, but the downtown building still lacks reliable power and working elevators.

Officer Ashley Lacomette was named District 4's Employee of the Third Quarter by the Honolulu Police Department for her outstanding police work on O'ahu's Windward Side.

Fourteen new lifeguards graduate in O‘ahu, ready to protect its beaches after an eight-week training program, celebrating their commencement at a ceremony attended by family and colleagues.

Hawaiʻi is celebrating Arbor Day with over 40 events, emphasizing the cultural and environmental importance of trees, with a focus on community engagement in tree planting and care.

Maui County has announced closures and service schedule changes for Veterans Day, including office, pool, and landfill closures, with regular operations to resume Nov. 12.

Hawai'i Police and HIPAL to host a community cleanup and fun day with Miss Orchid Isle Teen on December 28 in Hōnaunau, featuring entertainment and community service credits.

East Maui residents discuss water management priorities amid drought at workshops aimed at ensuring long-term sustainability and infrastructure improvements.

The Housing Agency announced National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week for Nov 16-22 and will hold a proclamation ceremony and related community events.

Hawaiʻi launches the Kōkua Food Drive in response to the federal shutdown affecting SNAP benefits, collecting food and money at public libraries to help families facing food scarcity.

The 48th Annual Governor’s Awards ceremony in Hawai‘i honored state employees for their service, with Marly Jane Nakamura, Kathryn Tipton, and the Med-Quest team receiving top accolades.

The state marked the completion of Ka La‘i Ola and launched Kīpūola Kauhale, adding hundreds of interim homes and services for Maui wildfire survivors.