Teen Rushes Into Traffic To Save Trapped Couple — Then Gets The Surprise Of A Lifetime
Teen Rushes Into Traffic To Save Trapped Couple — Then Gets The Surprise Of A Lifetime On a rainy...
Month: January 2026
Honolulu Bus, Rail Fares Set To Go Up This Summer Council members voted Wednesday to boost the cost of an adult bus pass by $10 a month, along with other price hikes.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/honolulu-transit-fares-set-to-go-up-this-summer/
Fewer Hawaiʻi Homes Are Vacant As Number Of Households Grow Hawai‘i residents are getting older and more of us are living with disabilities, according to the latest census data.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/fewer-hawaii-homes-are-vacant-as-number-of-households-grow/
Crucial Hawaiʻi County Commissions Stymied By Members’ No-Shows Planning commissioners are debating new rules to tighten up attendance requirements despite some pushback.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/crucial-hawai%ca%bbi-county-commissions-stymied-by-members-no-shows/
Hawaiʻi Could See Nation’s Highest Drop In High School Graduates The declining number of graduates from Hawaiʻi schools reflects larger concerns in the DOE about shrinking enrollment and the potential for school closures.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/hawaii-could-see-nations-highest-drop-in-high-school-graduates/
Harm to Students Registry: Protecting Student Safety in Hawai‘i
Harm to Students Registry: Protecting Student Safety in Hawai‘i The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (Department) maintains the Harm to...
Police congratulate participants of fourth annual HI-PAL Tee Ball/Coach Pitch Baseball Tournament
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/29/sports/police-congratulate-participants-of-fourth-annual-hi-pal-tee-ball-coach-pitch-baseball-tournament/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
BIIF sports: Warriors, Ka Makani advance to title match; boys basketball updates
Kohala Cowboys win 77-51 to close the regular season 12-0 against the BIIF and 20-4 overall. https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/29/sports/biif-sports-warriors-ka-makani-advance-to-title-match-boys-basketball-updates/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Steps taken to control coconut rhinoceros beetle
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/29/hawaii-news/steps-taken-to-control-coconut-rhinoceros-beetle/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Memorial unveiled for WWII soldiers from torpedoed ship
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/29/hawaii-news/memorial-unveiled-for-wwii-soldiers-from-torpedoed-ship/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Lane Closure Scheduled Due to Tree Removal
Lane Closure Scheduled Due to Tree Removal A lane closure will be in effect on Banyan Drive starting Thursday,...
Hawaiʻi County Hosts Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Hawaiʻi County Hosts Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Environmental Management will hold...
‘He’s Extremely Lucky To Be Alive’: Hiker Found Alive After 3 Weeks Missing
'He's Extremely Lucky To Be Alive': Hiker Found Alive After 3 Weeks Missing A 66-year-old hiker who vanished deep inside...
As Palm-Killing Beetles Spread On Big Island, State Action Is Slow Hawaiʻi island residents have been tracking coconut rhinoceros beetles’ destruction throughout the islands. Fearing the same for their home, they’re urging the state to move faster.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/as-palm-killing-beetles-spread-on-big-island-state-action-is-slow/
Queen’s May Cut Ties With This For-Profit Medicare Insurer The contract dispute with Humana highlights broader health system woes.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/queens-may-cut-ties-with-this-for-profit-medicare-insurer/
Waiʻanae Group Wants A New Homeless Shelter. Can They Overcome Objections? Disagreements include whether more services will help current Westside homeless or if they will just become a magnet for more.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/waianae-group-wants-kupuna-kauhale-objections/
Yasiel Puig’s go-between with illegal bookie testifies he was haunted by slugger’s debts Donny Kadokawa is one of the key witnesses in Yasiel Puig’s trial over charges the former MLB star lied to federal agents about his dealings with an illegal bookmaker.
Yasiel Puig's go-between with illegal bookie testifies he was haunted by slugger's debts Donny Kadokawa is one of the key...
Hawai‘i Police Department Vice 2025 Drug Recovery Stats
Hawai‘i Police Department Vice 2025 Drug Recovery Stats Hawai’i Police Department (HPD) is committed to fighting drugs on island and...
BIIF: Waiakea falls in states opening round; girls hoops championships set
Kohala beat No. 2 Pahoa on the road on the other side of the bracket, winning 46-35 https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/28/sports/biif-waiakea-falls-in-states-opening-round-girls-hoops-championships-set/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Toronto man accused of posing as pilot pleads not guilty
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/28/hawaii-news/toronto-man-accused-of-posing-as-pilot-pleads-not-guilty/
