Month: March 2025

Seen These Oʻahu Donation Sites? Gifts Don’t Go Where You Think A corporate giant’s eye-catching collection bins pay charities pennies for pounds of donated goods, drawing scrutiny in Hawaiʻi and across the U.S.

March 12, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/03/seen-these-o%ca%bbahu-donation-sites-gifts-dont-go-where-you-think/

Hamakua Energy Plant sold to mainland firm

March 12, 2025 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/03/12/hawaii-news/hamakua-energy-plant-sold-to-mainland-firm/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Hilo golf course fence plan miffs some neighbors

March 12, 2025 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/03/12/hawaii-news/hilo-golf-course-fence-plan-miffs-some-neighbors/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

3-11-25 Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi Honors Police Officer, Firefighter of the Year

March 11, 2025 0

The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi recognized Hawaiʻi Police Department (HPD) Puna Patrol Officer Rodney De Lima Jr. as...

News

COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SEEKS TO FILL VACANCIES

March 11, 2025 0

COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SEEKS TO FILL VACANCIES HONOLULU — The state Department of Land and Natural Resources...

HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT U.S. Geological Survey Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 3:42 PM

March 11, 2025 0

HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT U.S. Geological Survey Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 3:42 PM KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25'16" N 155°17'13"...

Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi Honors Police Officer, Firefighter of the Year

March 11, 2025 0

Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi Honors Police Officer, Firefighter of the Year The Aloha Exchange Club of East...

WATER NOTICE AFFECTED AREA: CUSTOMERS ALONG HENRY STREET AND ALAHOU STREET BETWEEN QUEEN KAʻAHUMANU HIGHWAY AND KUAKINI HIGHWAY, INCLUDING ALL SIDE ROADS AND LANES; NORTH KONA

March 11, 2025 0

WATER NOTICE AFFECTED AREA: CUSTOMERS ALONG HENRY STREET AND ALAHOU STREET BETWEEN QUEEN KAʻAHUMANU HIGHWAY AND KUAKINI HIGHWAY, INCLUDING ALL...

Civil Defense Road Closure message for Tuesday 03-11-2025 at 03:15 PM.

March 11, 2025 0

Civil Defense Road Closure message for Tuesday 03-11-2025 at 03:15 PM. Hawaii Department of Transportation reports Wailuku Stream Bridge, also...

Missing Person: Phyllis Santiago, F-65, tan complexion, 5′ 2″, 120 lbs., grey hair, brown eyes. Last seen: Kealakekua area 3/11/25.

March 11, 2025 0

Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 65-year-old Phyllis Santiago of Kailua-Kona, who was reported missing. Santiago...

News

Urgent Alert: Sophisticated Chargeback Fraud Targeting Hawaiʻi Tourism Businesses

March 11, 2025 0

Urgent Alert: Sophisticated Chargeback Fraud Targeting Hawaiʻi Tourism Businesses Aloha Industry Partners, We are writing to alert you...

GOVERNOR GREEN, STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION UNVEIL WEBSITE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO CHART SAVINGS

March 11, 2025 0

GOVERNOR GREEN, STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION UNVEIL WEBSITE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO CHART SAVINGS HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D.,...

Events

24th Annual Noble Chef fundraising gala An evening honoring UH Maui College’s culinary past, present and future

March 11, 2025 0

24th Annual Noble Chef fundraising gala An evening honoring UH Maui College’s culinary past, present and future Maui College Contact:...

Community Comes Together To Buy Car For Local Hero

March 11, 2025 0

Community Comes Together To Buy Car For Local Hero Known and loved by many, Omari is a young man who...

Not So Public: Why Does UH’s New President Need A $250,000 Adviser? Kim Siegenthaler has previous ties to President Wendy Hensel.

March 11, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/03/not-so-public-why-does-uhs-new-president-need-a-250000-adviser/

Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Are Pushing For Car-Free Fun Zones — But Not On Oʻahu Some Oʻahu lawmakers worry the program could snarl traffic in their districts.

March 11, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/03/hawai%ca%bbi-lawmakers-are-pushing-for-car-free-fun-zones-but-not-on-o%ca%bbahu/

Makawao Family Struggles With Loss of Troubled Woman Shot By Police The family of Macayla Deponte’s boyfriend took her in and accepted her as family. But when the young couple broke up, she locked herself in a room with a knife.

March 11, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/03/makawao-family-struggles-with-loss-of-troubled-woman-shot-by-police/

Like The French And Champagne, Hawaiʻi Farmers Want Protections For Poi The Attorney General is uneasy about such protections, fearful they would break interstate commerce rules.

March 11, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/03/hawaii-protect-poi-imposters-treating-like-champagne/

Wind Advisory 3/11/2025 02:55 HST through 3/12/2025 06:00 HST

March 11, 2025 0

Wind Advisory 3/11/2025 02:55 HST through 3/12/2025 06:00 HST Wind Advisory issued March 11 at 2:55AM HST until March 12 at 6:00AM...

BIIF girls flag football debuts at Hilo

March 11, 2025 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/03/11/sports/biif-girls-flag-football-debuts-at-hilo/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Month: March 2025

Seen These Oʻahu Donation Sites? Gifts Don’t Go Where You Think A corporate giant’s eye-catching collection bins pay charities pennies for pounds of donated goods, drawing scrutiny in Hawaiʻi and across the U.S.

Hamakua Energy Plant sold to mainland firm

Hilo golf course fence plan miffs some neighbors

3-11-25 Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi Honors Police Officer, Firefighter of the Year

COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SEEKS TO FILL VACANCIES

HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT U.S. Geological Survey Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 3:42 PM

Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi Honors Police Officer, Firefighter of the Year

WATER NOTICE AFFECTED AREA: CUSTOMERS ALONG HENRY STREET AND ALAHOU STREET BETWEEN QUEEN KAʻAHUMANU HIGHWAY AND KUAKINI HIGHWAY, INCLUDING ALL SIDE ROADS AND LANES; NORTH KONA

Civil Defense Road Closure message for Tuesday 03-11-2025 at 03:15 PM.

Missing Person: Phyllis Santiago, F-65, tan complexion, 5′ 2″, 120 lbs., grey hair, brown eyes. Last seen: Kealakekua area 3/11/25.

Urgent Alert: Sophisticated Chargeback Fraud Targeting Hawaiʻi Tourism Businesses

GOVERNOR GREEN, STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION UNVEIL WEBSITE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO CHART SAVINGS

24th Annual Noble Chef fundraising gala An evening honoring UH Maui College’s culinary past, present and future

Community Comes Together To Buy Car For Local Hero

Not So Public: Why Does UH’s New President Need A $250,000 Adviser? Kim Siegenthaler has previous ties to President Wendy Hensel.

Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Are Pushing For Car-Free Fun Zones — But Not On Oʻahu Some Oʻahu lawmakers worry the program could snarl traffic in their districts.

Makawao Family Struggles With Loss of Troubled Woman Shot By Police The family of Macayla Deponte’s boyfriend took her in and accepted her as family. But when the young couple broke up, she locked herself in a room with a knife.

Like The French And Champagne, Hawaiʻi Farmers Want Protections For Poi The Attorney General is uneasy about such protections, fearful they would break interstate commerce rules.

Wind Advisory 3/11/2025 02:55 HST through 3/12/2025 06:00 HST

BIIF girls flag football debuts at Hilo

DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND HAWAIʻI TOURISM AUTHORITY TEAM UP TO RESTORE CORAL ON O‘AHU

THE KOHALA CENTER: Opportunities & Upcoming Events

Volcano Watch — Kīlauea summit eruptions outside of Halemaʻumaʻu

Brown Water Advisory at Hilo bay and along the Hamakua Coast

DOH RECOGNIZES MENTAL HEALTH MONTH: SUPPORTING MENTAL WELLNESS FROM KEIKI TO KŪPUNA

KōCreate: ʻOAKA Now Accepting Applications

Scientists Discover A New Way To Keep Fruit Fresh Longer — And It Removes Pesticides Too

Aging Hawaiʻi: 60,000 More Housing Units Needed By 2050 New report projects population trends will lead to increased demand for affordable housing for kūpuna and says that departures of younger residents are creating a hole in the workforce.

Billionaire’s Private Airline Prepares New Moloka‘i Route Lānaʻi Air was formed to fly guests in style to Larry Ellison’s luxury resorts. Now the company wants to help close the gulf in access to off-island doctors for Moloka‘i residents amid a shortage of air travel options.

It’s Illegal To Ride A Moped Without A Helmet. Does Anyone Care? Hawaiʻi made moped helmets mandatory last year, but police aren’t issuing tickets and few riders appear to be voluntarily donning the protective gear.

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