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...
It Took 40 Years, But This Children’s Book Just Became an Overnight Bestseller
It Took 40 Years, But This Children's Book Just Became an Overnight Bestseller Most authors dream of seeing their...
Makana Eyre: Returning Indigenous Remains A Top Priority For Schatz Hawaiʻi U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz is pressing academic institutions to follow federal law regarding remains and cultural objects.
https://civilbeat.org/2026/07/makana-eyre-returning-indigenous-remains-a-top-priority-for-schatz/
Wastewater In Lava Fields: Delayed Fix Costs Big Island $1K Daily After a legal settlement, Hawaiʻi County agreed to upgrade the Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant beginning in March. Now the project is four months overdue and the county could face a hefty fine.
https://civilbeat.org/2026/07/wastewater-project-delays-could-cost-hawaii-island-taxpayers-1000-a-day/
FOURTEEN ENDANGERED MISSING CHILDREN SAFELY RECOVERED ON OʻAHU DURING MULTIAGENCY OPERATION SHINE THE LIGHT VII
FOURTEEN ENDANGERED MISSING CHILDREN SAFELY RECOVERED ON OʻAHU DURING MULTIAGENCY OPERATION SHINE THE LIGHT VII HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department...
MAKING WAVES FOR WORLD OCEAN DAY Community Engagement Shines at Statewide Coastal Kuleana Cleanup
MAKING WAVES FOR WORLD OCEAN DAY Community Engagement Shines at Statewide Coastal Kuleana Cleanup HONOLULU – Community groups, state...
Kona HI-PAL Keiki Poke Contest a Tasty Success
The Hawaiʻi Police Department's Kona Community Policing Section proudly hosted its inaugural Hawaiʻi Island Police Activities League (HI-PAL) Keiki Poke...
Safe Routes to Schools Project to Start on Kīlauea Avenue
Safe Routes to Schools Project to Start on Kīlauea Avenue The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works notifies motorists...
Police Initiate Coroner’s Inquest Following Discovery of Body in Waimea
Police Initiate Coroner's Inquest Following Discovery of Body in Waimea Hawaiʻi Island police have initiated a coroner’s inquest investigation following...
After Three Days Trapped in Mud, Missing Woman Saved Thanks to a Split Second Change of Plans
After Three Days Trapped in Mud, Missing Woman Saved Thanks to a Split Second Change of Plans A missing...
Kirstin Downey: Warfare Came Quickly To The Hawaiian Islands The writings of a Scottish botanist document the battlefield tactics in use by Kamehameha and others after the arrival of Capt. Cook.
https://civilbeat.org/2026/07/kirstin-downey-warfare-came-quickly-to-the-hawaiian-islands/
Hawaiʻi Bets Millions That Students Will Eat Way More Eggs The Agribusiness Development Corp. is closing in on a $4.7 million land purchase in Wahiawā for a highly specialized facility to crack eggs.
https://civilbeat.org/2026/07/hawaii-bets-millions-that-students-will-eat-way-more-eggs/
May 2026 Visitor Spending Increased More Visitors Came; Stays were Shorter
May 2026 Visitor Spending Increased More Visitors Came; Stays were Shorter HONOLULU—Total spending by visitors in May 2026 was $1.77...
BIIF baseball: 6 Dragons named to All-Hawaii team; Salazar awarded COTY
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/01/sports/biif-baseball-6-dragons-named-to-all-hawaii-team-salazar-awarded-coty/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Residents blast STVRs legislation; commission defers action
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/01/hawaii-news/residents-blast-stvrs-legislation-commission-defers-action/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Hawaii Police Department officer sentenced in perjury case
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/01/hawaii-news/hawaii-police-department-officer-sentenced-in-perjury-case/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Police Investigating Assault in Kailua-Kona
Police Investigating Assault in Kailua-Kona Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating an assault that occurred Sunday evening, June 28, 2026,...
She Lost Her Husband, Her Savings, and Nearly Her Hope. Then Thousands of Strangers Stepped In
She Lost Her Husband, Her Savings, and Nearly Her Hope. Then Thousands of Strangers Stepped In A grieving widow...
Former Honolulu Employee Pleads Not Guilty To Defrauding Hawaiʻi Foodbank Attorney says that Dexter Kishida did not benefit personally and got caught up in ‘complex government bureaucracy and red tape.’
https://civilbeat.org/2026/06/former-honolulu-employee-pleads-not-guilty-to-defrauding-hawai%ca%bbi-foodbank/
Public Or Private? The Future Of East Maui’s Water Is At Stake The East Maui Water Authority says it wants to work with Mahi Pono to preserve and protect the water system as rainfall becomes less predictable. But the farm has its own plan.
https://civilbeat.org/2026/06/public-or-private-the-future-of-east-mauis-water-is-at-stake/
A boost for Laupahoehoe: Substantial repairs planned for harbor, breakwater
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/06/30/hawaii-news/a-boost-for-laupahoehoe-substantial-repairs-planned-for-harbor-breakwater/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news