Stephen Tsai: State leaders need to chip in to keep UH competitive
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/08/sports/stephen-tsai-state-leaders-need-to-chip-in-to-keep-uh-competitive/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Month: April 2026
‘There will be waves of rainfall’: Officials urge preparation ahead of storm’s arrival
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/08/hawaii-news/there-will-be-waves-of-rainfall-officials-urge-preparation-ahead-of-storms-arrival/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Hawaiʻi County Asks Residents, Visitors to Prepare for Storm Impacts
Hawaiʻi County Asks Residents, Visitors to Prepare for Storm Impacts County of Hawaiʻi officials are encouraging residents and visitors...
Drinking Water Preparedness
Drinking Water Preparedness The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, urges its customers and the community to...
Hawaiʻi Police Department Deputy Chief Bird Public Swearing-in Ceremony April 9 in Kona
The Hawai‘i Police Department will hold a public swearing-in ceremony for Deputy Chief Sherry Bird on Thursday, April 9, 2026,...
HDOT ADVISES TRAVELERS TO PLAN AHEAD FOR MERRIE MONARCH
HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) reminds interisland travelers to give themselves extra time at airports this week...
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CAMPAIGN WARNS PARENTS ABOUT BEVERAGE INDUSTRY’S “SWEET LIES”
HONOLULU — Nearly one in three school-aged children in Hawaiʻi is either overweight or obese according to a national study,...
Puna Kupuna Watch Meeting April 9 in Pahoa
Hawaiʻi Police Department’s Puna Community Policing Section will hold its first-ever Puna Kūpuna Watch meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2026,...
DOH URGES PARENTS OF SEVENTH-GRADE STUDENTS TO SCHEDULE CHECKUP VISITS
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is encouraging parents of students who will be entering seventh grade this...
Civil Defense message for Tuesday 04-07-2026 08:02 AM
This is a Civil Defense message for Tuesday 04-07-2026 08:02 AM. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch...
Hawaiian Electric monitoring severe weather, preparing for possible impact
Hawaiian Electric monitoring severe weather, preparing for possible impact We urge customers to be prepared; emergency preparation tips are available...
Hawaiʻi County Announces 2026 Summer Fun Program
Hawaiʻi County Announces 2026 Summer Fun Program The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation announces the 2026...
LĪHUʻE AIROPORT OPTIMIZATION PLAN – PUBLIC MEETING MATERIALS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
LĪHUʻE AIROPORT OPTIMIZATION PLAN - PUBLIC MEETING MATERIALS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE LĪHUʻE, Hawaiʻi — The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation...
Hawaiʻi County Launches Coastal Zone Management Atlas
Hawaiʻi County Launches Coastal Zone Management Atlas The County of Hawaiʻi announces the launch of the Coastal Zone Management Atlas,...
Mother And Daughter Rescued After Sinking Into Quicksand As Tide Rolled In
Mother And Daughter Rescued After Sinking Into Quicksand As Tide Rolled In A mother and her young daughter were dramatically...
Vacation Rental Owners Could Face New Hawaiʻi County Rules Stronger enforcement and better registration requirements are on the horizon on the Big Island.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/vacation-rental-owners-could-face-new-hawaii-county-rules/
Hawaiʻi Weighs Shorter Probation, Lighter Punishment For Drugs A committee of stakeholders from across the criminal justice system is working to bring the state more in line with national trends on drug possession and probation.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/hawaii-weighs-shorter-probation-lighter-punishment-for-drugs/
Early Education Bill Gutted, Replaced With School Leadership Restrictions Language from one of the Senate education chair’s failed bills suddenly reappeared in an unrelated piece of legislation. Critics say that could be unconstitutional.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/early-education-bill-gutted-replaced-with-school-leadership-restrictions/
WEATHER UPDATE: BE PREPARED FOR STORMS EXPECTED THIS WEEK
There has been careful consideration for a Wind Advisory beginning Wednesday night as southerly winds begin to ramp up, especially...
Disaster Debris: Coming Soon To A Park Near You? Some park users are getting in the faces of city crews and leaving ugly voicemails, demanding the debris be taken elsewhere.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/disaster-debris-park-near-you/
