Green, Kawakami outline state priorities with major push on housing, affordability. Following their election night victory, Gov. Josh Green and Lt. Gov.-elect Derek Kawakami outlined their administration’s plans for the next four years, placing affordable housing development, energy costs, and state-county alignment at the top of their legislative agenda. Hawaii News Now.
Montana man pleads guilty to cyberstalking after threatening Gov. Green, his family. A Montana man accused of threatening to kill Hawaii Gov. Josh Green and his family pleaded guilty to cyberstalking Wednesday. The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that Eric Lee Boltz, 52, pleaded guilty to one count of cyberstalking. Hawaii News Now.
Hawaii’s GOP losses linked to ‘blue tsunami’. House Republicans lost three of their 10 seats Tuesday night and more could be decided by 17,000 to 18,000 Honolulu ballots that were still being processed Wednesday night. Star-Advertiser. Hawaii Public Radio. Aloha State Daily.
Most OHA Incumbents Ahead But Longtime Trustee Losing His Seat. As of the latest results Wednesday morning, in a six-way contest for three at-large seats on the board, former Honolulu Councilmember Ikaika Anderson led the pack. Trustee Keoni Souza, who trailed in early results, had pulled ahead to second place by Wednesday morning. Trustee Brickwood Galuteria, another incumbent, came in third. John Waiheʻe IV, who has been on the board for 24 years, was in fourth place and may lose reelection. Civil Beat. Star-Advertiser.
Oahu
Nail-biter races for Hawaii Legislature seats produce shifting leads. A few election races for seats in the state Legislature remained in limbo Wednesday evening with over 17,000 ballots from Oahu voters awaiting tabulation after an earlier update in the day altered the likelihood of winning or losing for some candidates. Star-Advertiser.
City seeks public input on plans to improve safety along major roadways. The City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services (DTS) held its second public workshop Wednesday at Central Union Church, focusing on Beretania, Young and King streets. Hawaii News Now.
Shopping-cart bill faces scrutiny over homelessness concerns. The Honolulu City Council today is set to consider a controversial measure regulating shopping carts on Oahu, amid concerns over public safety and its potential effects on those experiencing homelessness. Star-Advertiser.
Habitual traffic offender Mitchel Yoshiji Miyashiro gets 20 years for killing teen. A man who had no driver’s license and 164 prior traffic citations to his name when he ran over and killed a 16-year-old girl before fleeing to an illegal gambling den and lying about it to police will spend 20 years in prison. Star-Advertiser. Hawaii News Now.
Hawaii Island
Final 3 council races decided: Enriquez, Rodenhurst, Aki emerge victorious. Despite three tight races in the Hawaii County Council general election runoffs on Tuesday, none were close enough to trigger an automatic recount. Tribune-Herald. Big Island Now.
Brown Water Advisory Issued for Hilo Bay, Hāmākua Coast. The Department of Health Clean Water Branch on Wednesday said beach users should stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rain when the water may contain higher than normal pollutant levels. Big Island Video News.
Changes planned following fracas at UH Hilo. Officials at the University of Hawaii at Hilo and the state Department of Education have reviewed an affray that occurred Oct. 17 on the university campus at a conference intended to inspire Pacific Islander teens to succeed in college, careers and community service. Tribune-Herald.
Maui
Hawaiʻi Green Party Candidate Makes History, Edges Democrat. Pāʻele Kiakona appears to have defeated Sne Patel for the House District 14 seat that includes Lahaina. For only the fifth time in national history, a Green Party candidate appears to have been elected to a state legislature. Civil Beat. Maui Now.
Election could lead to major changes for Maui County Council. If the results hold, the new council members will join four others who have focused on community-led land and water stewardship initiatives, creating a potential "supermajority" on Maui County Council. Maui News.
2026 Hawai‘i General Election Results. The Maui results remain unchanged following a fourth statewide summary report released just before 10 p.m. on Wednesday, more than 24 hours after the polls closed at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Maui Now.
Homeless cleared from encampment offered space in Maui County’s new ‘safe parking’ lot. Program in Puʻunēnē has space for up to 50 vehicles; 23 people had agreed to move as of Wednesday morning. Hawaii News Now.
Mayor Richard Bissen temporarily out of state Nov. 5-10, 2026. Mayor Richard Bissen will travel out of state Thursday morning, Nov. 5, until Tuesday evening, Nov. 10, 2026. During his absence, County of Maui Managing Director Josiah Nishita will serve as acting mayor in accordance with the County Charter. Maui Now.
Kauai
Mel Rapozo claims 56.5% of vote, poised to lead Kauaʻi as next mayor. Rapozo maintained his lead in the mayoral race according to the third election printout results. Kauai Now. Garden Island.
State investigates 2 cases of Legionnaires’ disease linked to stays at Nihi Kai Villas on Kauaʻi. State health officials received water testing results from Nihi Kai Villas on Oct. 13 indicating the presence of Legionella bacteria, the microorganism that causes the illness, in the property’s water systems. Kauai Now.
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