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Day: April 16, 2026
This New Technology Uses Sound Waves To Put Out Fires In Seconds
This New Technology Uses Sound Waves To Put Out Fires In Seconds Fighting fire with sound might sound futuristic, but...
How The Legislature Is Violating A 187-Year-Old Constitutional Right The Legislature has always acted quickly on petitions. Why is it delaying this one? Especially in the face of strong citizen support.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/how-the-legislature-is-violating-a-187-year-old-constitutional-right/
Wahiawā Dam Takeover: State Signs Off On Acquisition The state is one step closer to acquiring the dam, which has a price tag for repairs in excess of $60 million.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/wahiawa-dam-takeover-state-signs-off-on-acquisition-from-dole/
Kaua‘i Community Beetle-Mapping Project May Be A Model For Hawai‘i Funded by a county grant, the project tracks coconut rhinoceros beetle feeding, breeding, treatment and trap sites.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/kauai-community-beetle-mapping-project-may-be-a-model-for-hawaii/
How To Stop Your North Shore Farm From Flooding? Move, Developer Says Waialua farmers were flooded again last weekend, the fifth time since February. A local developer says it’s time to look for new land, but for many that’s unfathomable.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/how-to-stop-your-farm-from-north-shore-flooding-move-developer-says/
HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION ANNOUNCES CHARGES IN TAX CASE; DEFENDANT ARRESTED
HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION ANNOUNCES CHARGES IN TAX CASE; DEFENDANT ARRESTED HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Taxation announced...
BIIF boys basketball: Kauka, Huihui lead All-League selections; Kapeliela, Awa named Coaches of the Year
Division-II state champion Kohala led the boys selections, as guard Layden Kauka was named BIIF Division II Player of the...
Tree maintenance project begins in Lili‘uokalani Gardens
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/16/hawaii-news/tree-maintenance-project-begins-in-liliuokalani-gardens/
Hearing set for two East Hawaii men accused of smuggling fireworks
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/16/hawaii-news/hearing-set-for-two-east-hawaii-men-accused-of-smuggling-fireworks/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Making history: Sherry Bird is Hawaii Police Department’s first female deputy chief
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/16/hawaii-news/making-history-sherry-bird-is-hawaii-police-departments-first-female-deputy-chief/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
FEMA Confirms Disaster Assistance
HONOLULU – Following the statement released by Governor Josh Green April 8, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that...
Researchers construct first complete spectrum of μ and ν rings, revealing composition and formation history
Researchers construct first complete spectrum of μ and ν rings, revealing composition and formation history Maunakea, Hawaiʻi – Astronomers using the...
New Podcast Spotlights Hawaiʻi Island ʻŌpio Choosing to Build Their Future at Home
New Podcast Spotlights Hawaiʻi Island ʻŌpio Choosing to Build Their Future at Home HAWAIʻI ISLAND — What if the most...
