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.

Tuukka, a golden retriever therapy dog, brings comfort to families at the Ronald T.Y. Moon Judiciary Courthouse in Kapolei, helping ease the stress of Family Court proceedings.

The Navy will begin venting Tank 20 at Red Hill this week; state regulators and a nine‑station air network will track emissions hourly. The step is the eighth venting operation in the closure sequence.

OHA set aside $6.1M to help Native Hawaiians hit by SNAP pauses and federal furloughs; applications opened Nov. 10 and the Hawaiian Council is administering relief.

Construction begins on a new library in Upper Puna, promising a hub for community learning with modern technology and flexible spaces for public events.

The Salvation Army’s Kahului Corps launches Red Kettle and Angel Tree campaigns this Saturday at Kahului Walmart, with donations staying in Maui County and volunteer slots available.

Waikele Elementary, Kohala High and Waipahu programs earned national NCAC honors this fall, highlighting Hawaii’s push to link K–12 classrooms to careers and early college. The awards showcase inclusive, island‑wide pathways.