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The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health is investigating two confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in nonresident visitors who stayed at Nihi Kai Villas, a multi-building condominium property on Kauaʻi.

Anthology FINN Partners mourns the passing of David Wilson, co-founder of McNeil Wilson Communications. The firm reflected on his leadership saying Wilson’s “strategic thinking, wise counsel and irreverent British wit helped shape the firm and earned him enduring friendships throughout Hawai‘i.” He was 80.

The County Clerk’s Office continues to contact all voters who have an issue with their ballot return envelope in the 2026 General Election by letter, email, and telephone. Voters will have until 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 10, 2026, to fix any deficiency and have their ballot counted in the 2026 General Election.

Maui residents, businesses and community groups can now register to adopt letters to Santa through the US Postal Service’s Operation Santa program and send gifts to children and families in need.

Federal officials are reminding boaters to slow down and keep their distance as humpback whales return to Hawaiʻi for the winter breeding season.

Nearly 20 years after community restoration efforts began at the Pāʻia Youth and Cultural Center, partners and volunteers will gather Nov. 13 to celebrate their work caring for Kapukaulua, also known as Baldwin Beach.

Three UH Maui College PKII (Project Kaihuwa‘a II) student scholars presented their research projects at the 2026 SACNAS (Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science) National Diversity in STEM Conference held last month in Long Beach, California. The conference brought together more than 1,600 participants from across the STEM community.

Alaska Air Group is eliminating 46 Hawaiʻi positions and offering eight isle-based employees different roles, citing soaring fuel costs and rising overhead as it cuts about 200 non-contract jobs companywide, the company confirmed to Maui Now.

The incumbent mayor had a 10-point lead over the council vice chair as of the second printout on Tuesday night.

Maui Now provides the latest 2026 Hawai‘i general election results for Hawaiʻi, including updated vote totals, candidate standings and key race results across Maui County and the state of Hawai’i.

Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association (HMSA) announced today that applications for the 22nd annual Kaimana Scholarship Program are now open. Each year, HMSA honors Hawaiʻi high school seniors for excellence in academics and community service.

The Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation was awarded a $7.45 million grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist households requiring supportive housing.

Maui Ocean Center’s latest exhibit showcases an often overlooked yet essential part of the coastal ecosystem: limu, or the marine flora of Hawaiʻi. The exhibit’s grand opening will take place at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, followed by a full day of limu-related activities at the aquarium.

Alexander Academy Performing Company continues its holiday tradition with a sixth annual production of The Nutcracker. This full-length ballet features the beloved music of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, with artistic direction by Absalon Figueroa. Costumes are created by Jennifer Oberg and the Sewing Hui of Maui, together with Alexander Academy.

Update: On Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, the pedestrian involved in a Nov. 2 traffic collision, succumbed to his injuries and died while at Maui Memorial Medical Center. The pedestrian has since been identified by police as Marc Romney, 51, known to frequent Kīhei.

PacWhale Eco-Adventures was named the No. 1 whale watch tour in all of Hawaiʻi and the third-best whale watch in the nation by USA TODAY in its 2026 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health, Kaua‘i District Health Office, in partnership with the County of Kauaʻi, will conduct a Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) survey in November to assess impacts from Hurricane Lowell and ongoing recovery needs.

Maui Nui Botanical Garden will hold its 23rd annual Arbor Day Garden Expo and Tree Giveaway on 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday as part of statewide Arbor Day Hawaiʻi events planned this month by the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.

The Paniolo Hall of Fame announced the induction of nine new members of the Paniolo Hall of Fame. The honorees will be recognized at a banquet and ceremony during the Hawaiʻi Cattlemen’s Council Annual Convention at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026.

Three University of Hawaiʻi men’s volleyball players will lead a two-day skills clinic for young athletes at Seabury Hall in Makawao on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7-8.