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Lopsided Mix of Democrats, Republicans in Hawaiʻi Legislature Could Shift Just about half of all seats in Hawaiʻi’s Legislature are being contested by at least two candidates in the Nov. 3 general election, which features two special races and could produce a historic third-party victory.  Star-Advertiser.

Voter Service Centers Open and Voting Begins Across the state, voting service centers have opened, drop boxes are in place and voting has begun. Ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3. KHON2. KITV4.

Hawaiʻi Fishing Industry Applauds New Federal Law Targeting Tuna Fraud The new law calls for a standard procedure to identify where red snapper and certain tuna species come from, including the development of a field test kit that can determine whether fish were caught in U.S. or foreign waters. The process will allow law enforcement to intercept illegally caught or falsely labeled fish before they enter U.S. markets, officials said.  Hawaii News Now.

Genetic Study Shows Seafarers From Easter Island Settled Hawaiʻi New genetic research has determined that Native Hawaiians are genetically most closely related to the people of Easter Island, also called Rapa Nui. The findings point to a founding population of people from Easter Island arriving in Hawaiʻi as the first humans to settle the lush volcanic island chain. Reuters.

Hawaii Business Magazine The Other Side of Motherhood One Hawai‘i mother’s experience with stillbirth, postpartum depression and grief reveals a side of motherhood that too often goes unseen and unsupported. Read More ❯❯

O‘ahu Headlines Council Advances Affordable Housing Transparency Bill In spite of opposition from Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s administration, a Honolulu City Council committee Tuesday advanced legislation requiring public disclosure of city incentives for affordable housing developers on Oʻahu.  Star-Advertiser.

Planned New Oʻahu Jail Being Downsized The size of a planned new jail on Oʻahu is being trimmed 20% in anticipation of the state being able to lease more space at an underutilized federal detention center in Honolulu. The state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is now pursuing a new 800-bed jail to replace its 954-bed Oʻahu Community Correctional Center.  Star-Advertiser.

Honolulu’s New Police Chief Unveils 5-Year Plan – And Wants Your Input Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar has officially shared his vision for the department. He wants to hear from folks on Oʻahu, too. Members of the public can submit feedback on the department’s strategic plan through Oct. 29.  Civil Beat.

Sponsored by Hawai‘i Community Foundation Charting Their Own Course Help Hawai‘i students discover what’s possible. Read More ❯❯

Labor Union Raises Affordability Concerns Over Proposed Luxury Property The Honolulu City Council has given the green light to a proposed luxury tower at 1588 Ala Moana, located across the street from the Ala Moana Center. The project, dubbed “Park Lane 2,” plans to develop a new luxury hotel, condominiums and only 69 affordable rental units – which the UNITE HERE Local 5 union said isn’t enough.  Hawaiʻi Public Radio.

Hawai‘i Island Headlines Council Considers Program to Revitalize Buildings The Town Revitalization Program, if established under the original proposal, would provide up to $1 million yearly in grants and other financial assistance for improvements to eligible buildings and areas. The R&D director would, through the county’s procurement process, select a nonprofit organization to administer the grant proposal.  Tribune-Herald.

General Election in Hawaiʻi County: What You Need to Know About Voting, Candidates, Amendments Today, Voter Service Centers open in Hilo and Kailua-Kona, and there are 10 ballot boxes set up island-wide.  Big Island Now.

PUC Holds Meeting Regarding Broken Punaluʻu Water System The Punalu‘u Water and Sanitation company is under scrutiny from the Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission and its customers after failing to restore water access and wastewater treatment services following damage from Hurricane Lala – leaving the approximately 100 condominiums in its service area without drinking water or flushable toilets.  Tribune-Herald. KITV4.

Groundbreaking Held for Waimea Affordable Housing Project A groundbreaking and blessing ceremony has been held for the Koai‘e Self Help Affordable Housing Project in Waimea. The housing project is being developed by the Hilo-based nonprofit Hawaiʻi Island Community Development Corporation.  Tribune-Herald. Big Island Video News. Big Island Now.

Maui Headlines Maui County Launches Online TAT Portal Nearly Three Years After Audit Flagged Collection Problems The Maui County Department of Finance has launched an online portal for managing county transient accommodations tax accounts, nearly three years after the county auditor flagged problems with how the county tracks and collects the tax.  Maui Now.

Lahaina Restoration Foundation to Hold Annual Meeting Nov. 6 The Lahaina Restoration Foundation will hold its 2026 annual meeting Nov. 6 at Lahainaluna High School, offering community members an update on its historic preservation and rebuilding efforts.  Maui News.

Maui Coral Reef Holds Secrets of the Past – And the Future For the first time, scientists were able to pinpoint when our reef growth fell off a cliff. Scientists took a 253-year-old coral sample from Maui’s Olowalu reef. In it, they found echoes of precolonial days, the plantation era and Maui’s rise to tourism mecca. Civil Beat.

Kaua‘i Headlines Lines Drawn in Princeville Battle: Golf Course Views vs. Luxury Development Cops have been called, lawsuits have been filed and a global investment company is trying to secure more seats on the community association’s board to help push its housing proposal through.  Civil Beat.

Center Dedicated to Kauaʻi Teens Makes Its Way to the Garden Isle A center dedicated to supporting teen's wellbeing and futures is making its way to Kauaʻi through the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaiʻi.  Hawaiʻi Public Radio.

Kauaʻi Native With Farming Roots to Lead Distillery Operations at Kōloa Rum Company Duke Kahaulelio-Yadao’s journey to the leadership position began on his family farm in Kalāheo and included a fermentation workshop and distilling course in Kentucky.  Kauaʻi Now.

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