Month: February 2026

Honolulu Police Officer Shoots Hālawa Man During Domestic Dispute The man was wielding a knife and didn’t stop approaching police after being shocked with a Taser, police chief said.

February 17, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/honolulu-police-officer-shoots-halawa-man-during-domestic-dispute/

Mike Miske Case: Investigation Into Crime Syndicate May Not Be Over Yet Recent court filings in the civil asset forfeiture case suggest that a criminal investigation may still be alive.

February 17, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/mike-miske-case-investigation-crime-syndicate-not-over/

Divers Are Dying Near The Surface. Now There’s A Call For Safety Warnings Freediving is one of the leading causes of fatal drownings for Hawaiʻi residents. Now lawmakers and safety advocates want labels on equipment — and more.

February 17, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/divers-dying-near-surface-now-call-for-safety-warnings/

New Mauna Kea Authority Has Difficult Task Ahead — And Limited Time University officials and some senators are concerned about the fate of astronomy on the mountain

February 17, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/new-mauna-kea-authority-has-difficult-task-ahead-and-limited-time/

Top Hawaiʻi robotics teams advance to the 2026 VEX World Championships

February 17, 2026 0

Hawai‘i Space Grant Consortium University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Hawai‘i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology School of Ocean and Earth...

Demand soars for loan relief to keep health care workers in Hawaii

February 17, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/17/hawaii-news/demand-soars-for-loan-relief-to-keep-health-care-workers-in-hawaii/

News

Banyan Drive in spotlight: State bills seek to create community development district

February 17, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/17/hawaii-news/banyan-drive-in-spotlight-state-bills-seek-to-create-community-development-district/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Revamped HI-5 program proposal draws mixed testimony

February 17, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/17/hawaii-news/revamped-hi-5-program-proposal-draws-mixed-testimony/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Civil Defense message for Monday 02-16-2026

February 16, 2026 0

Civil Defense message for Monday 02-16-2026 at 11:37 AM. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Hawaii...

HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT U.S. Geological Survey Monday, February 16, 2026

February 16, 2026 0

HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT U.S. Geological Survey Monday, February 16, 2026 KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit...

Missing Horse Rescued After Months In The Mountains — Using A Raft And Snowmobiles

February 16, 2026 0

Missing Horse Rescued After Months In The Mountains — Using A Raft And Snowmobiles When a horse named Mouse...

Bill Would Turn Kids Into Published Authors At Kalihi Schools Lawmakers are pushing for the education department to create more hands-on and project-based learning opportunities for students.

February 16, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/bill-would-turn-kids-into-book-authors-at-kalihi-schools/

String Of ‘Devastating’ Suicides In Hawaiʻi Prisons Continues Corrections officials are asking for millions of dollars this year to hire dozens of health care workers to improve mental health services inside.

February 16, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/string-of-devastating-suicides-in-hawaii-prisons-continues/

Where Are Honolulu’s Wāhine Lifeguards? 19 Out Of 20 Are Men Hawaiʻi has some of the lowest rates of female lifeguards in the country. As more women surfers claim a spot in the lineup, there’s hope that might change.

February 16, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/where-are-honolulus-wahine-lifeguards-19-out-of-20-are-men/

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Initial ‘Green Fee’ projects are caught in funding dilemma

February 16, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/16/hawaii-news/initial-green-fee-projects-are-caught-in-funding-dilemma/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice Volcano: Kilauea

February 15, 2026 0

HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice Volcano: Kilauea (VNUM #332010) Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE Issued: Sunday,...

Episode 42 has begun…..

February 15, 2026 0

Alert Level: WATCH, Color Code: ORANGE2026-02-16 00:03:09 UTC HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice Volcano: Kilauea (VNUM #332010) Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Current...

Water Restriction Notice Issued for South Kohala – Lalamilo Customers AFFECTED AREAS: KAWAIHAE, KAWAIHAE HARBOR, HAPUNA BEACH RESORT, MAUNA KEA BEACH RESORT, PUAKŌ, MAUNA LANI RESORT; SOUTH KOHALA

February 15, 2026 0

Water Restriction Notice Issued for South Kohala - Lalamilo Customers AFFECTED AREAS: KAWAIHAE, KAWAIHAE HARBOR, HAPUNA BEACH RESORT, MAUNA KEA...

Police Bring In Specially Trained Otter During Search For Missing Woman

February 15, 2026 0

Police Bring In Specially Trained Otter During Search For Missing Woman February 5, 2026Police in Pensacola, Florida, recently called in...

Don’t Weaken Financial Disclosure For The Board Of Regents When a board sits at the crossroads of public money and political influence, transparency becomes even more important.

February 15, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/dont-weaken-financial-disclosure-for-the-board-of-regents/

Month: February 2026

Honolulu Police Officer Shoots Hālawa Man During Domestic Dispute The man was wielding a knife and didn’t stop approaching police after being shocked with a Taser, police chief said.

Mike Miske Case: Investigation Into Crime Syndicate May Not Be Over Yet Recent court filings in the civil asset forfeiture case suggest that a criminal investigation may still be alive.

Divers Are Dying Near The Surface. Now There’s A Call For Safety Warnings Freediving is one of the leading causes of fatal drownings for Hawaiʻi residents. Now lawmakers and safety advocates want labels on equipment — and more.

New Mauna Kea Authority Has Difficult Task Ahead — And Limited Time University officials and some senators are concerned about the fate of astronomy on the mountain

Top Hawaiʻi robotics teams advance to the 2026 VEX World Championships

Demand soars for loan relief to keep health care workers in Hawaii

Banyan Drive in spotlight: State bills seek to create community development district

Revamped HI-5 program proposal draws mixed testimony

Civil Defense message for Monday 02-16-2026

HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT U.S. Geological Survey Monday, February 16, 2026

Missing Horse Rescued After Months In The Mountains — Using A Raft And Snowmobiles

Bill Would Turn Kids Into Published Authors At Kalihi Schools Lawmakers are pushing for the education department to create more hands-on and project-based learning opportunities for students.

String Of ‘Devastating’ Suicides In Hawaiʻi Prisons Continues Corrections officials are asking for millions of dollars this year to hire dozens of health care workers to improve mental health services inside.

Where Are Honolulu’s Wāhine Lifeguards? 19 Out Of 20 Are Men Hawaiʻi has some of the lowest rates of female lifeguards in the country. As more women surfers claim a spot in the lineup, there’s hope that might change.

Initial ‘Green Fee’ projects are caught in funding dilemma

HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice Volcano: Kilauea

Episode 42 has begun…..

Water Restriction Notice Issued for South Kohala – Lalamilo Customers AFFECTED AREAS: KAWAIHAE, KAWAIHAE HARBOR, HAPUNA BEACH RESORT, MAUNA KEA BEACH RESORT, PUAKŌ, MAUNA LANI RESORT; SOUTH KOHALA

Police Bring In Specially Trained Otter During Search For Missing Woman

Don’t Weaken Financial Disclosure For The Board Of Regents When a board sits at the crossroads of public money and political influence, transparency becomes even more important.

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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