Oahu's emergency communications, particularly Honolulu's 911 system, faced an outage affecting mobile providers but were restored by the afternoon. Residents were temporarily advised to use landlines or alternate numbers.

Maui's public pools are closing for cleaning and recruitment, with Kīhei Aquatic Center and Kōkua Pool shutting down starting November 24, 2024, and reopening December 2, 2024. For updates, call the pool hotline.

Honolulu is preparing for its holiday season with a 55-foot Cook Pine tree from Aiea marking the 40th Honolulu City Lights event, which commences on December 7th.

UNITE HERE Local 5 members at five Marriott hotels in Waikiki ratified a new labor contract, affecting over 2,500 workers, addressing wages, workload, and staffing.

Maui surfer Kenji Nonaka, despite losing his leg to a shark attack, plans to return to surfing after a period of recovery and expresses gratitude for community support.

Gina Young becomes the first director of the East Maui Regional Water Authority, highlighting her experience in planning and governance. She aims to focus on sustainable water management and environmental stewardship for the region.

Kaua‘i residents can learn about engaging in the legislative process through a virtual workshop by KCSW and PAR, led by Andrea Langhurst. An in-person airing is also available.

The College of Tropical Agriculture at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa is now the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, emphasizing sustainability and climate adaptation.

The Maui Police Department's MMEU provided support to the houseless at Ho’aloha Park, offering services such as mental health aid and government benefit navigation.

Honolulu's BWS repaired a 20-inch water main break in Waimanalo, but two additional leaks affected schools and residential water supply. Residents are urged to conserve water amid ongoing repairs and service interruptions.

The Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace in Hawaii is hosting its 'Home for the Holidays' event from November 30 - December 21, featuring over 400 local businesses, concerts, and a special tote giveaway.

Officials on Kaua‘i designated November as Homelessness Awareness Month and the 17-23 as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, drawing attention to local poverty issues.

The Kauai Department of Water will open at 9 a.m. on November 6 due to staff training, resuming regular hours on November 7. Online services remain available.