Tiny Bear Cub Rescued From Highway Ditch By New Jersey Troopers
Tiny Bear Cub Rescued From Highway Ditch By New Jersey Troopers A tiny bear cub found alone on the side...
Day: April 22, 2026
Political ‘Hot Potato’: Where Should Hawaiʻi Ban Aquarium Fishing? The House and Senate have to work out major differences if the bill is to pass in the next two weeks.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/political-hot-potato-where-might-hawaii-ban-aquarium-fishing/
‘Not A Priority’: Frustrations Mount Over Missing Fire Evacuation Route Hawai‘i County Council is weighing the mayor’s budget request to build more housing before finishing an evacuation route in Waikōloa.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/not-a-priority-frustrations-mount-over-missing-fire-evacuation-route-hawaii-island/
Charter Commission Panel Recommends Big Changes To HPD Oversight A commission subcommittee is pushing forward a major overhaul of the Honolulu Police Commission including how the chief is selected and misconduct investigated.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/honolulu-voters-may-grant-mayor-power-to-hire-police-chief/
Honolulu’s Airport Has AI Theme Songs. The Internet Is Divided The AI-generated tunes celebrating the islands are played hourly over the airport sound system. Some travelers think they misrepresent local culture.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/honolulu-airport-has-ai-theme-songs-the-internet-is-divided/
OHA Chair Leads Delegation to Washington, D.C. to Address Military-Leased Lands and Federal Funding for Native Hawaiian Programs
OHA Chair Leads Delegation to Washington, D.C. to Address Military-Leased Lands and Federal Funding for Native Hawaiian Programs HONOLULU, HI...
Kailua Village parking bill stalls again
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/22/hawaii-news/kailua-village-parking-bill-stalls-again/
Big Island Sports HOF welcomes UH’s Chang to Hilo
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/22/sports/big-island-sports-hof-welcomes-uhs-chang-to-hilo/
County plan to acquire Kumukahi advances
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/22/hawaii-news/county-plan-to-acquire-kumukahi-advances/?WHT=419558396d39db0059ba0e400c73bc5d5403878b
BIIF baseball: Playoffs begin across isle; Wildcats, Dragons, Warriors, Ka Makani collect Game 1 wins
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/22/sports/biif-baseball-playoffs-begin-across-isle-wildcats-dragons-warriors-ka-makani-collect-game-1-wins/
Taking shape: Hilo Benioff Medical Center expansion makes progress
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/22/hawaii-news/taking-shape-hilo-benioff-medical-center-expansion-makes-progress/
Civil Defense message for Wednesday 04-22-2026 at 05:49 AM
This is a Civil Defense message for Wednesday 04-22-2026 at 05:49 AM. The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory...
Water Restriction for Downtown Hilo – CANCELLED
Water Restriction for Downtown Hilo - CANCELLED AFFECTED AREA: DOWNTOWN HILO; SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I Effective immediately the Water Restriction Notice...
