Month: February 2026

Tephra cleaup continues: Kilauea volcano’s recent episode made a mess of things

February 4, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/04/hawaii-news/tephra-cleaup-continues-kilauea-volcanos-recent-episode-made-a-mess-of-things/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Two Victims of Pueo Poi Factory Fire Identified

February 4, 2026 0

Two Victims of Pueo Poi Factory Fire Identified Hawai‘i Island police have identified the two women who died in the...

Group outlines spending plan for new climate change tax

February 4, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/04/hawaii-news/group-outlines-spending-plan-for-new-climate-change-tax/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Kealakehe High team wins $25K in contest

February 4, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/04/hawaii-news/kealakehe-high-team-wins-25k-in-contest/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Tourism

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI

February 4, 2026 0

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Tourism...

Dramatic Dashcam Video Shows Rescue On Busy Tennessee Interstate

February 3, 2026 0

Dramatic Dashcam Video Shows Rescue On Busy Tennessee Interstate A potentially devastating situation on a busy Tennessee interstate was turned...

State Agrees To Settle Case Over Prison Drug Withdrawal Death The settlement calls for a $600,000 payment to the estate of Brian Kimo O’Gorman after he suffered heart failure while withdrawing from methadone.

February 3, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/state-agrees-to-settle-case-over-prison-drug-withdrawal-death/

Oceanfront Lahaina Property Owners May Get Buyout In Updated Disaster Plan The county is seeking an amendment to create a voluntary buyout program with some of its $1.6 billion fire recovery grant from the feds.

February 3, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/oceanfront-lahaina-property-owners-may-get-buyout-in-updated-disaster-plan/

The State Capitol Is Buzzing About This Prominent Hawaiʻi Lawmaker Longtime Sen. Michelle Kidani may be leaving office early amid concerns about whether she is mentally fit.

February 3, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/state-capitol-buzzing-about-prominent-hawaii-lawmaker/

Big Island man sentenced to nearly six years in prison for housing credits scam

February 3, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/03/hawaii-news/big-island-man-sentenced-to-nearly-six-years-in-prison-for-housing-credits-scam/

Hilo man accused of hitting his father with a hammer, charged with second-degree attempted murder

February 3, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/03/hawaii-news/hilo-man-accused-of-hitting-his-father-with-a-hammer-charged-with-second-degree-attempted-murder/

Kealakehe Elementary breaks ground on $16M classroom building

February 3, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/03/hawaii-news/kealakehe-elementary-breaks-ground-on-16m-classroom-building/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Student Artists Invited to Enter Water Supply’s 8th Annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest

February 2, 2026 0

Student Artists Invited to Enter Water Supply’s 8th Annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest HILO, HAWAI‘I – The Department of Water...

NOTICE OF TRAFFIC IMPACT AFFECTED AREA: KEA‘AU-PĀHOA ROAD (HWY 130) BETWEEN ‘AULI‘I STREET AND MAKU‘U DRIVE (6-7 MILE MARKERS); PĀHOA, PUNA

February 2, 2026 0

NOTICE OF TRAFFIC IMPACT AFFECTED AREA: KEA‘AU-PĀHOA ROAD (HWY 130) BETWEEN ‘AULI‘I STREET AND MAKU‘U DRIVE (6-7 MILE MARKERS); PĀHOA,...

Registration Opens February 23 for Kaukau 4 Keiki, Hawaiʻi Island’s Largest Summer Meal Program for Children

February 2, 2026 0

Registration Opens February 23 for Kaukau 4 Keiki, Hawaiʻi Island’s Largest Summer Meal Program for Children HAWAIʻI ISLAND — Vibrant...

Crossing Guard Carries Kids Across A Water-Soaked Chicago Street

February 2, 2026 0

Crossing Guard Carries Kids Across A Water-Soaked Chicago Street When a frigid morning took an unexpected turn, one Chicago crossing...

Education

DOE Made Little Progress Last Year On Local Food Goals School leaders say spending on local products will increase once the DOE opens a regional kitchen in Wahiawā in 2027, but the department is nowhere near meeting its legislatively mandated goals.

February 2, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1758266

Operation Reverse Robinhood: Big Island Lawyer Gets 6 Years For Scam Gary Zamber is the first of the four defendants to be sentenced for conspiring to take advantage of loopholes in the Big Island’s system for handing out affordable housing credits to developers.

February 2, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/operation-reverse-robinhood-big-island-lawyer-gets-6-years-for-scam/

Meet The Oʻahu Woman On A Mission To Stop The Ala Wai Canal Bridge Laura Ruby has opposed a bridge over the Waikīkī canal for almost 20 years. Even as construction inches closer, she has no plans to stop.

February 2, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/meet-oahu-woman-mission-stop-ala-wai-canal-bridge/

Bills would protect reefs, bar military live-fire training, expand robotics

February 2, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/02/hawaii-news/bills-would-protect-reefs-bar-military-live-fire-training-expand-robotics/

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Month: February 2026

Tephra cleaup continues: Kilauea volcano’s recent episode made a mess of things

Two Victims of Pueo Poi Factory Fire Identified

Group outlines spending plan for new climate change tax

Kealakehe High team wins $25K in contest

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI

Dramatic Dashcam Video Shows Rescue On Busy Tennessee Interstate

State Agrees To Settle Case Over Prison Drug Withdrawal Death The settlement calls for a $600,000 payment to the estate of Brian Kimo O’Gorman after he suffered heart failure while withdrawing from methadone.

Oceanfront Lahaina Property Owners May Get Buyout In Updated Disaster Plan The county is seeking an amendment to create a voluntary buyout program with some of its $1.6 billion fire recovery grant from the feds.

The State Capitol Is Buzzing About This Prominent Hawaiʻi Lawmaker Longtime Sen. Michelle Kidani may be leaving office early amid concerns about whether she is mentally fit.

Big Island man sentenced to nearly six years in prison for housing credits scam

Hilo man accused of hitting his father with a hammer, charged with second-degree attempted murder

Kealakehe Elementary breaks ground on $16M classroom building

Student Artists Invited to Enter Water Supply’s 8th Annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest

NOTICE OF TRAFFIC IMPACT AFFECTED AREA: KEA‘AU-PĀHOA ROAD (HWY 130) BETWEEN ‘AULI‘I STREET AND MAKU‘U DRIVE (6-7 MILE MARKERS); PĀHOA, PUNA

Registration Opens February 23 for Kaukau 4 Keiki, Hawaiʻi Island’s Largest Summer Meal Program for Children

Crossing Guard Carries Kids Across A Water-Soaked Chicago Street

DOE Made Little Progress Last Year On Local Food Goals School leaders say spending on local products will increase once the DOE opens a regional kitchen in Wahiawā in 2027, but the department is nowhere near meeting its legislatively mandated goals.

Operation Reverse Robinhood: Big Island Lawyer Gets 6 Years For Scam Gary Zamber is the first of the four defendants to be sentenced for conspiring to take advantage of loopholes in the Big Island’s system for handing out affordable housing credits to developers.

Meet The Oʻahu Woman On A Mission To Stop The Ala Wai Canal Bridge Laura Ruby has opposed a bridge over the Waikīkī canal for almost 20 years. Even as construction inches closer, she has no plans to stop.

Bills would protect reefs, bar military live-fire training, expand robotics

Police Chief Reed Mahuna has announced four promotions within Hawai‘i Police Department, including two officers to the rank of assistant chief, one officer promoted to major, and one officer promoted to captain. The promotions took effect May 1, 2026.

BIRTH OF HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL PUP AT KAIMANA BEACH PROMPTS COORDINATED SAFETY RESPONSE

Employees raised over $330,000 for local charities in 2025

Subaru Telescope on Maunakea Helps Reveal Changes in Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS

Missing 76-Year-Old Found Alive After Enduring 4 Days Without Food Or Water In Wilderness

13 Years Of Fighting Pesticide Use In Hawaiʻi. Another Year Of Nothing Another failed legislative session means we continue to suffer from inadequate data and a lack of help for families and communities.

NPS seeks feedback on plans for new section of Ala Kahakai trail

Trial set in Kona state tax fraud case

Police Continue Search for Suspect Considered Armed and Dangerous

Students Honor Principal Who Saved Them By Crowning Him Prom King

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