Hero Dog Kai Saves Grandfather’s Life In A Heart-Stopping Rescue
Hero Dog Kai Saves Grandfather’s Life In A Heart-Stopping Rescue A Doberman named Kai has been credited with saving his...
Month: January 2025
Invasive Species In Hawaiʻi: Lawmakers Float New Plan As Urgency Mounts Draft legislation proposes consolidating programs under a renamed Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, but critics say the agency already has a spotty track record on invasive species.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/01/plan-tighten-hawaii-invasive-species-defense/
Hawaiʻi Families Could Face Big Price Hike For School Meals Charging elementary and middle school students $4.75 for lunch would be a huge hit to working families, advocates say.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/01/hawai%ca%bbi-families-could-face-big-price-hike-for-school-meals/
Hawaiʻi Legislature Begins 2025 With High Hopes For Solving Our Toughest Issues On Opening Day, housing, fireworks, insurance and invasive species top lawmakers’ to-do list. But a green fee to address climate change and legalizing pot, not so much.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/01/hawai%ca%bbi-legislature-begins-2025-with-high-hopes-for-solving-our-toughest-issues/
Hawaii: Anti-Gun Bills Pre-Filed as Legislative Session Convenes
Today, January 15th, the Hawaii Legislature began the 2025 legislative session with several anti-gun bills already pre-filed. As in 2024,...
. DOT Sues Southwest Airlines for Chronically Delayed Flights
DOT Sues Southwest Airlines for Chronically Delayed Flights Wednesday, January 15, 2025 DOT’s lawsuit alleges that Southwest’s chronic flight delays...
Kohala Obituary 12/30/2024
Robert R. Dircks, 71, of Kapaau died Dec. 30 at home. Born in San Francisco, he retired as principal of...
Prickly dissent colors opening day of Hawaii Legislature
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/01/16/hawaii-news/prickly-dissent-colors-opening-day-of-hawaii-legislature/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
‘It’s been a nightmare every day’
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/01/16/hawaii-news/its-been-a-nightmare-every-day/
A face-lift is in the works for Hilo’s historic Central Fire Station
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/01/16/hawaii-news/a-face-lift-is-in-the-works-for-hilos-historic-central-fire-station/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
‘CIRQUE DE CHOCOLATE’ AT BIG ISLAND CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL
‘CIRQUE DE CHOCOLATE’ AT BIG ISLAND CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL KOHALA COAST, HAWAI‘I ISLAND—Step right up ladies and gentlemen to the spectacular “Cirque de...
Subaru Telescope’s New Compound Eye to Start Exploring the Universe in February
Subaru Telescope’s New Compound Eye to Start Exploring the Universe in February Hilo, Hawai‘i – The Subaru Telescope, located on...
COMMUNITY-BUILT COMFORT STATION COMING TO HĀ‘ENA STATE PARK
COMMUNITY-BUILT COMFORT STATION COMING TO HĀ‘ENA STATE PARK HĀ‘ENA, Kauaʻi – After years of planning, permitting and saving money,...
Hawaiʻi County Signs Lease for Temporary Fire Station
Hawaiʻi County Signs Lease for Temporary Fire Station The County of Hawaiʻi has signed a five-year lease at 1382...
Community: 1-15-25 Police Identify Possible Drowning Victim in Kona
Community: 1-15-25 Police Identify Possible Drowning Victim in Kona As part of their ongoing investigation into the apparent drowning...
1-15-25 Police Arrest and Charge Second Hale Nani Escapee
Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 41-year-old Kawai James Pomroy, one of the three men who escaped from the...
Eruption has resumed…..HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT U.S. Geological Survey Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 10:53 AM
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT U.S. Geological Survey Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 10:53 AM KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25'16" N 155°17'13"...
Kansas Man Mowing Lawns For Free Helps Raise Over $700,000 For Elderly Woman In Need
Kansas Man Mowing Lawns For Free Helps Raise Over $700,000 For Elderly Woman In Need A man known for...
State Is Banking On Charter Schools To Help Expand Hawaiʻi’s Free Preschool Some principals and state leaders are hopeful that a new preschool in Kapolei will chart a path for other nonprofits and private schools interested in operating public charter programs.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/01/hawai%ca%bbi-is-banking-on-charter-schools-to-help-expand-free-preschool/
Executives Hope A New Fee Can Save Downtown Honolulu A new generation of business people want a “vibrant downtown.”
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/01/executives-hope-new-fee-save-downtown/
