Day: April 23, 2026

Volcano Watch — Shallow earthquakes and ground deformation at Kīlauea’s summit highlight hazards near Halemaʻumaʻu

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By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory April 23, 2026 The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) detected an increase in shallow seismicity and localized ground...

GOVERNOR GREEN NAMES KEITH REGAN AS ACTING LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

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HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green today announced the designation of Keith Regan, comptroller of the Department of Accounting and General Services,...

Overnight road closure for utility work in Holualoa Pole replacement on Thursday evening, April 30

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Overnight road closure for utility work in Holualoa Pole replacement on Thursday evening, April 30 HILO, April 23, 2026 – Hawaiian...

Police Investigating Possible Drowning in Kona

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Hawai’i Island police are investigating a possible drowning involving a 76-year-old man that occurred Wednesday morning, April 22, 2026, in...

Police Investigating Fatal Collision Involving Dirt Bike in Hilo

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Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a fatal traffic collision involving a motor vehicle and a dirt bike that occurred Wednesday...

GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS LEGISLATION RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF BROTHER JOSEPH DUTTON OF MOLOKAʻI

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GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS LEGISLATION RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF BROTHER JOSEPH DUTTON OF MOLOKAʻI HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green today signed...

Civil Defense Launches Outreach Campaign to Help Residents Apply For Federal Storm Assistance

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Civil Defense Launches Outreach Campaign to Help Residents Apply For Federal Storm Assistance Staff from Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense...

HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT

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HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT U.S. Geological Survey Thursday, April 23, 2026 KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit...

Frightened Kids Ride To Pastor’s Home For Comfort — And Find Exactly What They Needed

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Frightened Kids Ride To Pastor’s Home For Comfort — And Find Exactly What They Needed A group of frightened...

The move comes three years after big pay raises for city officials, including a 64% pay raise for council members. Salary Increases Approved For Honolulu Politicians Salary commissioners say the pay bumps are necessary to keep pace with public sector union raises and to ensure salaries are on par with officials’ job duties.

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https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/salary-increases-approved-for-honolulu-politicians/

Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Shelve Petition To Further Probe $35K Paper Bag Case House Speaker Nadine Nakamura tabled the citizen petition with little advance notice or discussion.

April 23, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/hawaii-lawmakers-shelve-petition-to-probe-35000-paper-bag-case/

Honolulu Traffic Cams Catch Speeders. But Most Don’t Get Tickets Cameras at 10 major accident hot spots are catching red light runners and speeders. But ticketing more of them would overwhelm the state’s courts.

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https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/honolulu-traffic-cams-catch-speeders-but-most-dont-get-tickets/

News

U.S. Pacific Fleet announces 30th RIMPAC Exercise From Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet Public Affairs

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U.S. Pacific Fleet announces 30th RIMPAC Exercise From Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet Public Affairs SAN DIEGO — The biennial Rim...

Hilo man sentenced to 10 years for financial crimes

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https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/23/hawaii-news/hilo-man-sentenced-to-10-years-for-financial-crimes/

Hilo caregiver accused of stealing from 92-year-old man

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https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/23/hawaii-news/hilo-caregiver-accused-of-stealing-from-92-year-old-man/

Lions’ district convention returns to Hilo after eight years

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https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/23/hawaii-news/lions-district-convention-returns-to-hilo-after-eight-years-2/

Sports

Day: April 23, 2026

Volcano Watch — Shallow earthquakes and ground deformation at Kīlauea’s summit highlight hazards near Halemaʻumaʻu

GOVERNOR GREEN NAMES KEITH REGAN AS ACTING LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Overnight road closure for utility work in Holualoa Pole replacement on Thursday evening, April 30

Police Investigating Possible Drowning in Kona

Police Investigating Fatal Collision Involving Dirt Bike in Hilo

GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS LEGISLATION RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF BROTHER JOSEPH DUTTON OF MOLOKAʻI

Civil Defense Launches Outreach Campaign to Help Residents Apply For Federal Storm Assistance

HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT

Frightened Kids Ride To Pastor’s Home For Comfort — And Find Exactly What They Needed

Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Shelve Petition To Further Probe $35K Paper Bag Case House Speaker Nadine Nakamura tabled the citizen petition with little advance notice or discussion.

Honolulu Traffic Cams Catch Speeders. But Most Don’t Get Tickets Cameras at 10 major accident hot spots are catching red light runners and speeders. But ticketing more of them would overwhelm the state’s courts.

U.S. Pacific Fleet announces 30th RIMPAC Exercise From Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet Public Affairs

Hilo man sentenced to 10 years for financial crimes

Hilo caregiver accused of stealing from 92-year-old man

Lions’ district convention returns to Hilo after eight years

BIIF golf: Saito, Palakiko win at Waikoloa Village; Waiakea girls win team title

Council’s attempt to override Alameda’s veto falls short

Episode 45 has begun

Middle School Students Become Heroes After Saving School Bus Driver During Medical Emergency

Fixed It! Remote West Kaua‘i Beach Park Reopens Polihale State Park’s access road has been cleared and resurfaced after a two-month closure.

‘Dire Consequences’: Honolulu Races To Save Flood Zone Funds The plan is a long time coming but gained momentum in the aftermath of this spring’s devastating Kona low storms.

Will Hawaiʻi Forfeit $5 Million For Teacher Apprenticeships? State leaders say the program will improve teacher retention and recruitment by providing more mentorship and financial support to prospective educators.

Doctor Accused Of Fertility Fraud. In Hawaiʻi, No Law Prevents It The allegations expose a lack of accountability mechanisms in this state for doctors who use their sperm to artificially inseminate unwitting fertility patients.

BIIF track and field: KSH sweeps, Schaut shines at championships

Kona CDP committee weighs in on STRVs measure

WATER NOTICE AFFECTED AREA: CUSTOMERS ALONG KIPIMANA STREET BETWEEN KALARA STREET AND MĀMALAHOA HIGHWAY (HWY 11), INCLUDING ALL SIDE ROADS AND LANES; KEA‘AU

Restaurant Owners Thank Staff By Taking Everyone On An All-Expenses-Paid Cruise

Beth Fukumoto: Saving Hawaiʻi’s Income Tax Cuts Was No Small Feat Budget negotiators made hard choices and delivered on a promise that was genuinely difficult to keep.

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