Hawai‘i Island police warn of phone scammers pretending to be officers, coercing victims to pay fake arrest warrants via Coinstar machines, a method the police never use. Residents are advised to verify callers and not share personal information.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu predicts drier weather for Honolulu with light and variable winds, minimal showers by Sunday, and stable conditions next week.

Maui County is set to acquire new land for waste disposal, including wildfire debris, through a conditional agreement with Nan, Inc., pending council approval.

University of Hawaii athletic director Craig Angelos is expected to be dismissed as of December 1, with a department-wide meeting set to discuss the leadership transition.

Meadow Gold Dairies Hawaii is laying off nearly 200 employees as it stops managing its warehousing and distribution, focusing on local production and manufacturing instead.

Avian flu outbreak at a Wahiawa sanctuary in Hawaii leads to the death of over 70 birds, the first such incident in the state, prompting urgent calls for bird quarantine.

Maui seeks public input on a proposed $14.1 million purchase of the 273-acre Von Tempsky property in Kula. Meetings for discussions are scheduled with local officials.

Governor Josh Green of Hawaii proclaimed Nov. 18-24 as Crash Responder Safety Week to promote the safety of first responders at vehicular accident scenes.

The DLNR, TNC, and ASU collaborated to relocate coral colonies from a decommissioned fish farm off Hawai‘i Island, aiming to restore them to their natural habitats or use them for research and propagation.

Lighter winds and drier weather are expected in Honolulu starting Wednesday, with minimal showers mainly on windward and higher terrain areas. Conditions for aviation and marine activities are also set to improve.

Hawaii DOH warns of potential H5N1 bird flu exposure at Mililani Pet Fair, urging attendees who touched birds to watch for symptoms and seek medical advice if needed.

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.

A woman in Honolulu was arrested for allegedly shooting at her ex-boyfriend and is facing potential attempted murder charges. No injuries were reported.