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.

The 32nd Hula O Nā Keiki competition showcased talented young dancers, with Khandi-Pearl Holi and Luke Hilinaʻi Aquino from Hālau o ka Hanu Lehua winning the event.

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.

The Honolulu Rate Commission seeks public input on proposed fare changes for TheBus, Skyline, and The Handi-Van that have not been adjusted since 2022.

Firefighters extinguished a smoldering wood frame in the ductwork of Honolulu's Kapiolani Medical Center, causing no injuries. Traffic was briefly disrupted.

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.

A snorkeler is in critical condition after being rescued from Three Tables Beach on Oahu, with two others sustaining injuries amidst strong surf conditions.

The University of Hawaii men's basketball team won the Outrigger Rainbow Classic title, beating the University of the Pacific 76-66, their first win since 2017.

Hawai‘i Island police seek public assistance in locating 16-year-old runaway King J. Kehoe, last seen in Downtown Hilo, described as 5'7", with brown hair, hazel eyes, and weighing 125 pounds.