GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER TO ADDRESS RISING TRAFFIC FATALITIES
GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER TO ADDRESS RISING TRAFFIC FATALITIES HONOLULU — In response to the continued rise in...
Day: September 18, 2025
Utility work in north Kona on Sept. 23 Partial road closure, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Utility work in north Kona on Sept. 23 Partial road closure, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. HILO, Sept. 18, 2025...
Hawaiʻi County Seeks Applications for Kīlauea Recovery Grant Program
Hawaiʻi County Seeks Applications for Kīlauea Recovery Grant Program The County of Hawaiʻi invites eligible nonprofits and their partners...
Volcano Watch — Volcano and earthquake monitoring in American Samoa
By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory September 18, 2025 American Samoa is a United States territory which comprises the easternmost islands of a volcanic island...
Toddler Hero: 2-Year-Old Saves His Baby Brother From Drowning On Christmas Eve
Toddler Hero: 2-Year-Old Saves His Baby Brother From Drowning On Christmas Eve What started as a joyful Christmas getaway...
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court: OHA Trustees Bound By State Ethics Code The court also upheld dozens of charges against former Trustee Rowena Akana.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/09/hawaii-supreme-court-oha-trustees-bound-by-state-ethics-code/
Poor Protection Of Molokaʻi From Invasive Beetles Called An Emergency The loss of plants to invasive species would threaten the island’s food security and calls for more serious action.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/09/poor-protection-molokai-invasive-beetles-emergency/
Hawaiʻi High School Seniors Could Face Major Spike In Graduation Costs A proposal from the state education department would raise the maximum cost for caps and gowns from $25 to $125.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/09/hawaii-high-school-seniors-could-face-major-spike-in-graduation-costs/
Hawaiian Airlines Slammed For Refusing To Carry Champion Surfer’s Longboard Joel Tudor’s experience underscores what commenters say is a confusing policy.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/09/hawaiian-airlines-slammed-for-refusing-to-carry-champion-surfers-longboard/
Honolulu Overtime Pumps Up Pensions, Costs Taxpayers Hundreds Of Millions The police department, where access to overtime is also leading to an increase in early retirements, accounted for 60% of pension spiking costs in the last seven years.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/09/honolulu-overtime-pension-costs-hundreds-of-millions/
Support UH Hilo athletes in monthlong Vulcan Challenge
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/09/18/sports/support-uh-hilo-athletes-in-monthlong-vulcan-challenge/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
BIIF football returns this weekend with four matchups
Ka‘u vs. Kohala The Kohala Cowboys will visit Pahala for a 1 p.m. kickoff Saturday against the hosting Ka‘u Trojans,...
Proposal to change qualifications for Public Works director advances
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/09/18/hawaii-news/proposal-to-change-qualifications-for-public-works-director-advances/
Penn back in court after allegedly violating protective order
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/09/18/hawaii-news/penn-back-in-court-after-allegedly-violating-protective-order/
STVRs study unveiled: Report to County Council highlights economic, social impacts
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/09/18/hawaii-news/stvrs-study-unveiled-report-to-county-council-highlights-economic-social-impacts/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
HAWAI‘I TOURISM AUTHORITY INVITES O‘AHU RESIDENTS TO SHAPE TOURISM PLANS Destination Management Planning Meetings Taking Place Sept. 24 and 25
HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) invites Oʻahu residents to take part in community input sessions that will provide...
