‘This is a win for older Americans’
AARP Hawaii announced Thursday in a press conference that the Social Security Administration has given the nonprofit an assurance that...
Month: April 2025
Abuse protections sought for Hawaii’s homeschooled children
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/04/11/hawaii-news/abuse-protections-sought-for-hawaiis-homeschooled-children/
Puna man accused of sexually assaulting girl
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/04/11/hawaii-news/puna-man-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-girl/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Hawaiʻi County Sponsoring Free Easter Events
Hawaiʻi County Sponsoring Free Easter Events The County of Hawai‘i and community partners will host free Easter events in Hilo,...
REAL ID Requirements Start May 7
REAL ID Requirements Start May 7 The County of Hawaiʻi is reminding the public of upcoming federally mandated identification...
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Partners with ClimbHI for 13th Annual LEI Program, Inspiring Hawai‘i’s Youth to Explore Careers in Hospitality
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Partners with ClimbHI for 13th Annual LEI Program, Inspiring Hawai‘i’s Youth to Explore Careers in Hospitality HONOLULU...
Volcano Watch — A Focus on the National Volcano Information Service
By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory April 10, 2025 The National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (NVEWS) was first authorized by...
Hale Kuawehi Solar and Battery Storage Project adds more renewable energy to Hawai‘i Island grid
Hale Kuawehi Solar and Battery Storage Project adds more renewable energy to Hawai‘i Island grid HILO, April 10, 2025 –...
Mayor Alameda to Discuss Parking Solutions for Aliʻi Drive
Mayor Alameda to Discuss Parking Solutions for Aliʻi Drive County of Hawaiʻi Mayor Kimo Alameda will provide an update on...
Teen’s Life Saved By Coaches In Miraculous On-Field Rescue
Teen’s Life Saved By Coaches In Miraculous On-Field Rescue A Michigan family is overflowing with gratitude after two high school...
Maui Prep Policies For Transgender Students Face Legal Scrutiny The ACLU of Hawaiʻi says Maui Prep’s proposed policies for transgender students violate state anti-discrimination laws.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/04/maui-prep-policies-for-transgender-students-face-legal-scrutiny/
Lawmakers Wrangle HECO Rescue Bills As Session Deadline Looms After a big win before the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court in February, the utility is making a final push before the Legislature
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/04/lawmakers-wrangle-heco-rescue-bill-as-session-deadline-looms/
West Hawaiʻi Needs More Water. But At What Cost? The battle over a single Kona well site shows the tension between development and protected Indigenous water rights.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/04/west-hawaii-needs-more-water-at-what-cost/
Abuse protections sought for Hawaii’s homeschooled children
Homeschooled Hawaii children might be required to appear periodically in public school if an idea discussed Wednesday by a legislative...
Parker Ranch wins national Beef Quality Assurance award
WAIMEA – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has announced Parker Ranch as the winner of the 2025 Beef Quality Assurance...
State AG releases handgun statistics
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/04/10/hawaii-news/state-ag-releases-handgun-statistics/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
KNOWN AQUATIC RESOURCES OFFENDER NABBED
KNOWN AQUATIC RESOURCES OFFENDER NABBED HONOLULU – A 24-year-old Waialua man was arrested this morning by DLNR Division of...
COMMUNITY INVITED TO HELP SHAPE THE 2025 STATE WILDLIFE ACTION PLAN
COMMUNITY INVITED TO HELP SHAPE THE 2025 STATE WILDLIFE ACTION PLAN HONOLULU – Community input is sought to guide...
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Announces Modified Operations for Hawaiʻi Convention Center in 2026-2027 to Support Major Upgrades and Repairs
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Announces Modified Operations for Hawaiʻi Convention Center in 2026-2027 to Support Major Upgrades and Repairs HONOLULU –...
Missing Person: 28-year-old woman Saysha Wilson, 5’03”, 188lbs, brown hair, green eyes.
Hawai'i Island Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating 28-year-old Saysha Wilson, who was reported missing. Wilson was...
