8/31/2024 Updated: Hawai’i Island Mile Marker Map
CLICK FOR MAP - Additions to Gulches in the North Kona and Ka'ū Districts following heavy rainfall and request to...
HAWAIʻI TOURISM AUTHORITY LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO
HAWAIʻI TOURISM AUTHORITY LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) has launched its...
Police Identify Pedestrian Killed in Highway 130 Hit-and-Run; Search For Drivers Continues
Hawai‘i Island police have identified the man that died after being struck in a hit-and-run collision in Keaʻau late Friday...
Charter Amendment Would Pull Power Away From Hawaiʻi County Mayor A divided County Council is moving forward with plans to let voters decide if a county manager system would work better for the Big Island.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/charter-amendment-would-pull-power-away-from-hawaii-county-mayor/
DHHL Considers Tolls For Mauna Kea Access Road The proposals have pitted two Native Hawaiian organizations against each other.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/dhhl-considers-tolls-for-mauna-kea-access-road/
‘It’s Just Tiring’: 24 Hours Inside Hawai‘i’s Homeless Crisis More than a dozen Civil Beat reporters and photographers set out to chronicle the reality of homelessness on Oʻahu on Jan. 26, the day of the homeless census. Here’s what they saw.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/its-just-tiring-24-hours-inside-hawaiis-homeless-crisis/
BIIF track and field: Schaut, Sokham lead Big Island at states Wednesday, May 20, 2026 12:05 am
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/20/sports/biif-track-and-field-schaut-sokham-lead-big-island-at-states/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Council bill would weaken powers of the mayor’s office
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/20/hawaii-news/council-bill-would-weaken-powers-of-the-mayors-office/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Council considers new requirements for nonprofits
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/20/hawaii-news/council-considers-new-requirements-for-nonprofits/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
DOH MONITORING EBOLA, HANTAVIRUS OUTBREAKS
HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is actively monitoring an outbreak of Bundigbugyo virus, a strain of Ebola virus, that is occurring in the...
Mayor Alameda Requests Assistance from State to Reduce Traffic Fatalities, Urges Residents to ‘Drive Safe and Make it Home’
Mayor Kimo Alameda is requesting assistance from the State to improve traffic safety on Hawaiʻi Island and urges residents to...
Police Investigating Fatal Traffic Collision in HPP
Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a fatal traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a vehicle that occurred Monday afternoon, May...
A Paper Airplane, A Song Request, and a Neighbor’s Kindness That Touched Millions
A Paper Airplane, A Song Request, and a Neighbor’s Kindness That Touched Millions A paper airplane, a song request, and...
Kaua‘i Looks To Triple Homeless Funding On Heels Of Lower Count The County Council also increased funding for invasive species mitigation and mental health programs as part of its ongoing review of next year’s budget.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/kauai-looks-to-triple-homeless-funding-on-heels-of-lower-count/
Candidate Faced Little Vetting For Charter School Board The Hawaiʻi education board reviews applications to the state charter school commission. Some school leaders say the process should be more rigorous.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/controversial-candidate-faced-little-vetting-for-charter-school-board/
Maui’s Speed Bump Bonanza Is Driving Some Locals Crazy The county has installed dozens of traffic-calming devices to improve public safety. Some residents say it has gone too far.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/mauis-speed-bump-bonanza-is-driving-some-locals-crazy/
Kona teen to compete in world jiu-jitsu competition this summer
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/19/sports/kona-teen-to-compete-in-world-jiu-jitsu-competition-this-summer/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Report: Expanding childcare tax credit could boost workforce
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/19/hawaii-news/report-expanding-childcare-tax-credit-could-boost-workforce/
Bill gives Maunakea authority more time to take over management of summit area
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/19/hawaii-news/bill-gives-maunakea-authority-more-time-to-take-over-management-of-summit-area/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Hilo man dies after beating, murder investigation opened
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/19/hawaii-news/hilo-man-dies-after-beating-murder-investigation-opened/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR MAKANA MCCLELLAN RECEIVES NATIONAL COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR HONOR
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR MAKANA MCCLELLAN RECEIVES NATIONAL COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR HONOR HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green today announced and congratulated...
