Kohala Obituary 2/8/2026
Hale “Hama” Haruto Hamada, 82, of Kapolei, Oahu, formerly of Captain Cook, died Feb. 8 at home. Born in Kohala,...
Day: March 2, 2026
86-Year-Old Farmer Turns Down $15 Million Offer From Data Center Developers
86-Year-Old Farmer Turns Down $15 Million Offer From Data Center Developers An 86-year-old Pennsylvania farmer is going viral — not...
Hawaiʻi Attorney Accused Of Lying During Kealoha Trial Could Face Discipline Kevin Sumida could face punishment ranging from a private admonition to suspension.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/hawaii-attorney-accused-lying-kealoha-trial-could-face-discipline/
The Thirty Meter Telescope Is Still Alive — For Now The TMT project is back under consideration for federal support, but it must complete a final design phase without taxpayer assistance.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/the-thirty-meter-telescope-is-still-alive-for-now/
Kidney Nonprofit Charged Taxpayers ‘Outrageous’ Prices For Covid Tests Following Civil Beat’s reporting, the nonprofit is enlisting outside help to review its books.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/kidney-nonprofit-charged-taxpayers-outrageous-prices-covid-tests/
West Oahu refinery to produce plant-based biofuels
Par Hawaii Refining LLC, a more than 50-year-old petroleum refinery in James Campbell Industrial Park, says this month it will...
Hawaii lawmakers seek to close gaps in mental health treatment for homeless
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/02/hawaii-news/hawaii-lawmakers-seek-to-close-gaps-in-mental-health-treatment-for-homeless/
BIIF flag football: ‘Riders handle Kahuku in South Kona
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/02/sports/biif-flag-football-riders-handle-kahuku-in-south-kona/
Surveyed residents support the building of community kauhale
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/02/hawaii-news/surveyed-residents-support-the-building-of-community-kauhale/
