DWS Warns Public of Individuals Impersonating Department Employees
DWS Warns Public of Individuals Impersonating Department Employees The County of Hawai‘i Department of Water Supply (DWS) is warning the...
Year: 2026
GOVERNOR GREEN ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED TO HONOR DOLLY PARTON
GOVERNOR GREEN ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED TO HONOR DOLLY PARTON HONOLULU — At the direction of the President of the United States,...
REBUILD OF WASHED-OUT SECTIONS OF MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY COMPLETED Over 50 Tons of Debris Removed from HDOT Facilities and Adjacent Waterways Between Tropical Cyclones Lala and Moke
REBUILD OF WASHED-OUT SECTIONS OF MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY COMPLETED Over 50 Tons of Debris Removed from HDOT Facilities and Adjacent Waterways...
Civil Defense Message. This is a Weather Information Update for Tuesday 08-25-2026 at 07:09 AM.
This is a Civil Defense Message. This is a Weather Information Update for Tuesday 08-25-2026 at 07:09 AM. As the...
A Little Boy’s Joy Over a Box of Froot Loops Inspired One Man to Change His Community
A Little Boy's Joy Over a Box of Froot Loops Inspired One Man to Change His Community Sometimes, it only...
In A Big Hurricane, Don’t Count On Hawaiʻi Shelters To Protect You Eight years ago, a Civil Beat investigation found the island’s shelters were unable to withstand even a moderate hurricane. Today, officials won’t say what improvements they’ve made.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/08/in-a-big-hurricane-dont-count-on-hawaii-shelters-to-protect-you/
100 Autopsies: Meth Deaths Spiking 40 Years After Ice Seized Hawaiʻi Hawaiʻi was ground zero for smoking methamphetamine in the U.S. Today, it’s the only place where meth is far deadlier than opioids — yet the state has been slow to act.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/08/100-autopsies-meth-deaths-spiking-40-years-after-ice-seized-hawaii/
‘It’s going to be a big loss’: Lala devastates Ka‘u coffee farms right before harvest time
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/08/25/hawaii-news/its-going-to-be-a-big-loss-lala-devastates-kau-coffee-farms-right-before-harvest-time/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
‘It’s never been about the money’: Peter Boy’s siblings due to receive $3.25M
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/08/25/hawaii-news/its-never-been-about-the-money-peter-boys-siblings-due-to-receive-3-25m/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Still no electricity at Hilo apartment complex
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/08/25/hawaii-news/still-no-electricity-at-hilo-apartment-complex/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Police Holding Kupuna Watch Meetings in Hōlualoa and Waimea This Week
Police Holding Kupuna Watch Meetings in Hōlualoa and Waimea This Week The Hawaiʻi Police Department will host two Kupuna...
DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY – HURRICANE LALA RECOVERY UPDATE
DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY – HURRICANE LALA RECOVERY UPDATE This is a Department of Water Supply (DWS) update for Monday,...
DOH, PARTNERS TO SUPPORT SUICIDE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS MONTH STATEWIDE Multiple Agencies Care, Connect and Collaborate
DOH, PARTNERS TO SUPPORT SUICIDE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS MONTH STATEWIDE Multiple Agencies Care, Connect and Collaborate HONOLULU — The...
Additional Hawaiian Electric crews arrive on Hawaiʻi Island to aid repairs from Hurricane Lala
Additional Hawaiian Electric crews arrive on Hawaiʻi Island to aid repairs from Hurricane Lala Equipment also arrives from California...
Civil Defense Message. This is a Tropical Cyclone Information Update for Monday 08-24-2026 at 07:27 AM.
This is a Civil Defense Message. This is a Tropical Cyclone Information Update for Monday 08-24-2026 at 07:27 AM. As...
This Mom Tattooed a Keyboard on Her Arm So Her Son Could Always Be Heard
This Mom Tattooed a Keyboard on Her Arm So Her Son Could Always Be Heard For Jessica Fletcher, a simple...
6 In 10 Lost Power During Lala. It May Take A State Inquiry To Learn Why HECO has spent millions of dollars to strengthen its electric grid in recent years. Lala still wiped out power for most of the state.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/08/6-in-10-lost-power-during-lala-it-may-take-a-state-inquiry-to-learn-why/
Big Island Is Activating A New Temporary Disaster Program The county created a new program to respond to disasters and the mayor is now planning to hire a recovery officer to head it.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/08/big-island-is-activating-a-new-temporary-disaster-program/
White Kids Sued Kamehameha. Native Hawaiians Can’t Get In Either Gaining admission to the school — which can be a life-changing opportunity — is a competitive and challenging process for many Native Hawaiian families.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/08/white-kids-sued-kamehameha-native-hawaiians-cant-get-in-either/
BIIF football returns after 1-week hiatus
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/08/24/sports/biif-football-returns-after-1-week-hiatus/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
