Community: 7-02-25 Wanted Big Island Individuals Arrested During Islandwide Operation
Community: 7-02-25 Wanted Big Island Individuals Arrested During Islandwide Operation During the week of June 23 to 27, 2025, the...
Year: 2025
HAWI The wooden sign reading “Welcome to Hawi” appears suddenly as I round a bend in the northern tip of Hawaii’s Big Island. My rental Jeep slows instinctively. Unlike the resort-clogged beaches 30 miles south, this hamlet of just 1,934 residents feels suspended in time. Colorful plantation-era buildings line the single main street, with zero chain stores in sight. I’ve explored 38 Hawaiian towns over the years, but something about Hawi’s authentic charm stops me mid-thought. This might be the only town in Hawaii with 100% of its historic core preserved, creating a living museum that few mainland travelers ever discover.
The wooden sign reading “Welcome to Hawi” appears suddenly as I round a bend in the northern tip of Hawaii’s...
Pinned By A 700-Pound Boulder, Alaska Man Survives Thanks To His Wife
Pinned By A 700-Pound Boulder, Alaska Man Survives Thanks To His Wife What started as a quiet hike near...
Jury Awards Sushi Chef $3.15 Million In Case Against Luxury Restaurant Owner Lawsuit alleged that the head chef of Ala Moana’s Margotto restaurant rained blows and slaps on his sous chef.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/07/jury-awards-sushi-chef-3-15-million-in-case-against-luxury-restaurant-owner/
Here’s Why Honolulu Doesn’t Enforce Law Against Short-Term Rental Companies Platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo were supposed to give the city monthly reports on their bookings. Due to a lawsuit filed on behalf of vacation rental owners, that never happened.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/07/heres-why-honolulu-doesnt-enforce-law-against-short-term-rental-companies/
This Deadly Oʻahu Beach Reveals The Challenges Facing Hawaiʻi Lifeguards More residents drown on the North Shore of Oʻahu than almost anywhere else in the state. Even as the county ramps up resources for lifeguards, it’s a difficult problem to solve.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/07/this-deadly-o%ca%bbahu-beach-reveals-the-challenges-facing-hawai%ca%bbi-lifeguards/
Hawaii gets Arizona transfer with fond memories of paradise
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/07/02/sports/hawaii-gets-arizona-transfer-with-fond-memories-of-paradise/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
DOH: East Hawaii Urgent Care clinics are ‘now in compliance’
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/07/02/hawaii-news/doh-east-hawaii-urgent-care-clinics-are-now-in-compliance/
Hawaii Performing Arts Festival unveils 21st season
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/07/02/hawaii-news/hawaii-performing-arts-festival-unveils-21st-season/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Firework Permits Available Until 8 p.m. July 4
Firework Permits Available Until 8 p.m. July 4 The Hawaiʻi Fire Department announces that firework permits will be issued...
Community: 7-01-25 Three Officers Honored By Kona Crime Prevention Committee For Outstanding Work
Community: 7-01-25 Three Officers Honored By Kona Crime Prevention Committee For Outstanding Work Three Hawai‘i Police Department officers were honored for their...
DOCARE MARINE PATROLS NOW ON ALL ISLANDS
DOCARE MARINE PATROLS NOW ON ALL ISLANDS HONOLULU – Marine patrol units of the DLNR Division of Conservation and...
Hawaiian Electric warns of scammers using QR codes Vigilance needed as many businesses targeted, some duped out of funds
Hawaiian Electric warns of scammers using QR codes Vigilance needed as many businesses targeted, some duped out of funds HONOLULU,...
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE U.S. Geological Survey Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 8:52 AM
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE U.S. Geological Survey Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 8:52 AM KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25'16" N 155°17'13"...
Community: 7-01-25 Police Investigating Possible Drowning in Hilo
Community: 7-01-25 Police Investigating Possible Drowning in Hilo Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a possible drowning involving a 51-year-old male...
Green Tells Hawaiʻi Tea Farmers Not To Worry About New Labeling Law The governor had put the legislation on his intent-to-veto list, but ended up signing the measure last week.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/07/green-tells-hawai%CA%BBi-tea-farmers-not-to-worry-about-new-labeling-law/
Police Officers Are Handing Out More Citations — But This Time, It’s For Good Deeds
Police Officers Are Handing Out More Citations — But This Time, It’s For Good Deeds In a refreshing twist...
Drones To Patrol From Oʻahu Skies For Illegal Fireworks On July 4th Weekend A measure allowing video evidence from drones was part of a package of bills aimed at cracking down on illegal fireworks that became law Monday.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/06/drones-patrol-oahu-illegal-fireworks-july-4th/
Governor: I’ll Be ‘Agnostic’ On How Hawaiʻi Spends Its New Green Fee At the latest Civil Cafe, the governor weighed in on where we go from here with the country’s first-ever green fee, devoted to climate change and the environment.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/07/governor-agnostic-on-how-hawaii-spends-green-fee/
Big Island Resident Arrested and Charged with Possessing Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Firearms, and Explosives
Big Island Resident Arrested and Charged with Possessing Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Firearms, and Explosives U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Hawaii HONOLULU...
