NWS has posted a High Surf Advisory for north and east-facing shores of Hawaiʻi Island; several Hilo beach parks are closed and officials warn of dangerous surf.

Upcoming water service interruption in Kauai for system upgrade affects parts of Haleilio, Kaulana, and Kihei Road on November 12, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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.

The Hawaiʻi National Guard is providing helicopter support to fight a vegetation fire on the Big Island, helping contain the blaze with water drops despite weather-induced delays.

Hawai‘i Island police seek public help to identify a woman suspected of a theft on October 3, 2025, in Hilo. The Caucasian female in her 30s has arm tattoos and a medium build.

A crash on H‑1 eastbound before the Ewa offramp at 6:44 a.m. blocked two right lanes and slowed the morning commute. HPD was on scene while crews awaited a tow.

Hawai‘i Department of Health warns of ByHeart infant formula recall due to possible Clostridium botulinum contamination, advising consumers to stop use and return the product.

Hawai‘i Island Police are searching for Darius Kanekoa-Gentzler, missing since Nov. 5, and possibly in need of medical help.

Hawai'i Police seek two men linked to a Hilo business theft, asking the community to help identify them from surveillance images.

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.

Maui has begun staging large water and helicopter dip tanks — including a 30,000- and 10,000‑gallon installation at Māʻalaea — to cut helicopter turnaround as drought tightens.

Emergency road maintenance scheduled on Wawae Road for tree clearing on November 11, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Traffic will be directed by flaggers; no parking in work zones.

Honolulu expects strong trade winds and increased showers due to a high-pressure system, with a High Surf Advisory and potential coastal impacts. Fire risks are moderated by low moisture levels.