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‘They answered the call’: Honoring those who served during a ceremony at West Hawai‘i Veterans Cemetery
At least 200 veterans, public officials and community members gathered at the cemetery to celebrate Veterans Day with a ceremony hosted by the Kona American Legion Post 20. November 11, 2026 · 03:38pm
UH Mānoa briefs for Nov. 12: UH offers new training in autism evaluation, Shidler College celebrates scholarships, UH Athletics raises over $2 million
Stories coming from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.News Kona International Airport to conduct triennial emergency response training exercise
News Public safety power shutoffs possible for Big Island
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Hawaiʻi National Guard concludes Hurricane Lala response, recovery operations
Eligible Hawaiʻi farmers once again offered free disaster-related soil, water testing
Pololū Valley lookout, trail to be temporarily closed
Wind advisory issued for portions of Big Island
Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply urges community to be drinking water prepared
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Free Veterans Day breakfast available at Big Island McDonald’s locations
Hawaiian Electric extends public safety shutoff watch through Friday
West Hawaiʻi police to host 8 Coffee With A Cop events
Big Island man sentenced after being found guilty of trying to smuggle drugs through Kona…
Hawaiian Islands humpback whale sanctuary welcomes return of humpbacks to islands
US Postal Service facilities to be closed in observance of Veterans Day
‘Due Process Road Show’ presentations slated for Hilo and Kona
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Nov. 13-19: Lāʻau Love Fest, Toys for Tots, Honokaʻa Renaissance Faire, Smoke It Up, more
Native, canoe and food plants; take a ride to Laupāhoehoe to deliver a toy donation, get enlightened and hang with some fae folk in Honokaʻa and enjoy the bliss that is smoked meats in downtown Pahoa; and that’s not even half of all the exciting entertainment happening during the next week around the island!
UH Mānoa briefs for Nov. 12: UH offers new training in autism evaluation, Shidler College celebrates scholarships, UH Athletics raises over $2 million
Stories coming from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
‘They answered the call’: Honoring those who served during a ceremony at West Hawai‘i Veterans Cemetery
At least 200 veterans, public officials and community members gathered at the cemetery to celebrate Veterans Day with a ceremony hosted by the Kona American Legion Post 20.
American Red Cross celebrates Veterans Day, honors trio of Hawai‘i-based vets
These veterans bring larger meaning to the concept of duty to country and community, and while their military and professional backgrounds are quite diverse, all were led to volunteer with the nonprofit.
Kona International Airport to conduct triennial emergency response training exercise
The full-scale exercise is aimed at evaluating emergency response plans, policies and procedures as part of a simulated emergency incident involving a commercial aircraft.
Public safety power shutoffs possible for Big Island
Power remains on in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk; Hawaiian Electric continues to monitor risk from high winds and dry conditions in areas with the highest fire exposure.
Airlines honor veterans, current service members and families through Honor Flights throughout the year
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air continue to support military veterans through the Honor Flights and Fallen Solider program.
Hawaiʻi National Guard concludes Hurricane Lala response, recovery operations
Soldiers and airmen mobilized in August following the storm, assisting state and county emergency management agencies to provide critical capabilities for communities affected by flooding, landslides, damaged infrastructure and widespread debris.
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Nov. 13-19: Lāʻau Love Fest, Toys for Tots, Honokaʻa Renaissance Faire, Smoke It Up, more
Native, canoe and food plants; take a ride to Laupāhoehoe to deliver a toy donation, get enlightened and hang with some fae folk in Honokaʻa and enjoy the bliss that is smoked meats in downtown Pahoa; and that’s not even half of all the exciting entertainment happening during the next week around the island!
55th anniversary Kona Coffee Cultural Festival underway
The annual celebration of Kona’s world-renowned coffee, honoring the farmers, artists, volunteers and others that made the industry possible and now are moving it forward, continues through Nov. 15, with plenty of activities and fun to be had.
Filmmaker goes on poignant 3-year, behind-the-scenes journey to Merrie Monarch with leaders of one hālau
Zilla Barbosa’s documentary “Making the Line” started as a desire to peak behind the curtain of hula in Hawaiʻi, but it became symbolic of the human condition.
Influential, industry-changing Chef Roy Yamaguchi honored by alma mater Culinary Institute of America
The newly named gathering space outside the institute’s student commons at its New York campus, recognizes the many contributions the Japanese-American celebrity chef and restaurateur from Hawaiʻi has made to the culinary industry and an enduring connection to his alma mater.
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Maui Now
Maui Surf Forecast for November 12, 2026
PacIOOS Buoy 51201 near Waimea Bay has begun to observe long period forerunners as the swell has begun to rise on north and west facing shores. This large long...
Makaliʻi stargazing and storytelling event set for Friday in Pāʻia
Archive for Health, Arts, and Spirit will host a Makahiki season gathering with stargazing, storytelling and a sunset picnic from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Laʻakea Village Farm in Pāʻia, according to a news release. The event, called An Evening with Makaliʻi: Stories in the Stars, is hosted by the organization, with Laʻakea Village. […]
HHSAA state football playoffs available on OC16
For the first time, Spectrum OC16’s coverage of the Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association state football playoffs, including the D1 Open Championship, will be available to all viewers with no pay-per-view fee or subscription.
Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset to hear talk on Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Nov. 17
The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset will host a presentation on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at its meeting on Nov. 17.
Red Cross honors veterans and military families this Veterans Day
A trio of Hawai‘i based veterans, bring larger meaning to the concept of duty to their country and their community. On this Veterans Day, the American Red Cross Pacific Islands Region honors Jasmine Ricks, Mara Eck and Rodney Boucher.
Kaua‘i Now
UH Mānoa briefs for Nov. 12: Register for autism evaluation training, Shidler College celebrates scholarships, UH Athletics raises over $2 million
Stories coming from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
Jake Shimabukuro returns to Kaua‘i’s Porter Pavilion
While the pavilion at Anaina Hou Community Park in Kīlauea is sold out, there's still lawn space available! So plan to bring a chair or blanket for this beautiful evening experience under the stars.
Kauai Weather Forecast for November 12, 2026
Strong and gusty trade winds are expected into Thursday as high pressure builds south toward the state. Windward and mauka shower chances increase later tonight...
