Hawai‘i Island police are investigating the suspected drowning of a 29-year-old woman in Kealakekua Bay. She was pronounced dead after bystanders and medics attempted CPR.

Honolulu forecasters warn of strong trade winds and showers focused over windward areas, with a Wind Advisory for parts and a Gale Warning for mariners. A Fire Weather Watch is also issued due to dry conditions and high winds.

A semi-truck crash in Kailua downed utility poles, disrupted traffic, and damaged property, with repairs prompting lane closures and potentially affecting local services.

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.

Hawaiian Electric has reached a settlement to invest in protecting endangered seabirds by committing $480,000 annually and modifying power infrastructure.

H5 avian influenza traces detected at a wastewater site on Oʻahu, prompting Hawaiian health officials to investigate and reinforce public health measures.

Hawaii's DCCA warns of a real estate scam where fraudsters use fake government letters to lure investors into phony deals, referencing even celebrities like Jason Momoa.

Two endangered nēnē birds were killed by vehicles in Maui, with one incident linked to feeding by humans, highlighting the threats human activity poses to Hawaii's state bird.

The Hawaiʻi DOH issued guidelines for cesspool usage in Kula, Maui after wildfires, limiting homes to five bedrooms and requiring structural certifications for cesspools.

DHHL received a $72 million grant from NTIA's Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program to expand high-speed internet access on Hawaiian home lands, totaling $89 million with a previous grant.

The new Kahului Transit Center in Maui will open on Nov. 20, becoming the hub for Maui Bus services and introducing schedule changes and new evening routes.

The National Weather Service forecasts strong trade winds and showers for Honolulu, with a wind advisory for Maui County and the Big Island, potential gale force winds at sea, and a High Surf Advisory in effect.

Hawaiian basketball player JJ Mandaquit commits to play for the University of Washington after a successful tenure at Utah Prep Academy and high recruitment interest.