Military exercises across several Hawaii bases will bring more noise and traffic through mid-November, which is a minor inconvenience for residents but not a security concern.

• Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and Schofield Barracks are hosting drills through November 17 with over 7,000 troops from the U.S. and partner nations.
• Expect more convoys, air drops, and flights, with added noise and traffic on Oahu's North Shore, Wahiawa, and parts of Kauai and the Big Island.
• Nighttime activity will pick up too, though the military says it's trying to keep most of it confined to isolated training areas.
• Residents bothered by the noise can call the Community Concern Line to report issues.

Outlook: Expect intermittent noise and traffic disruptions in these areas through November 17, when the exercises wrap up.