Police Identify Man Killed in Hilo Traffic Collision
Police Identify Man Killed in Hilo Traffic Collision Hawaiʻi Island police have identified the man who died in the...
Month: April 2026
Strangers Change Homeless Man’s Life With RV, Job, And A Fresh Start
Strangers Change Homeless Man’s Life With RV, Job, And A Fresh Start After more than a decade of living on...
Run! Ala Moana Crosswalk Has Pedestrians Counting Down The Seconds Cars power through this busy Ala Moana pedestrian crossing, while walkers are still trying to reach the other side.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/fix-it-ala-moana-crosswalk-has-pedestrians-counting-down-the-seconds/
Maui Resort’s Plastic Barrier To Save Beach Faces Public Pushback State land officials are waiting for more information from the Hyatt before taking further action after meeting with community members, hotel representatives and local officials.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/maui-resorts-plastic-barrier-to-save-beach-faces-public-pushback/
Hawaiʻi Slashes Pay For Autistic Student Aides On Neighbor Islands The education department offered more money for specialists serving autistic students on the neighbor islands. Four years later, it’s retracting its offer.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/hawaii-slashes-pay-for-autistic-students-aides-on-neighbor-islands/
BIIF baseball: Warriors, Dragons and Ka Makani advance to championship
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/24/sports/biif-baseball-warriors-dragons-and-ka-makani-advance-to-championship/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Man accused of stealing from Kamehameha Schools Hawaii pleads not guilty
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/24/hawaii-news/man-accused-of-stealing-from-kamehameha-schools-hawaii-pleads-not-guilty/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Research could resume at space simulation facility on Mauna Loa
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/24/hawaii-news/research-could-resume-at-space-simulation-facility-on-mauna-loa/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Police Respond to Hele-On Bus Collision in Pāhala
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a traffic crash involving a Hele-On bus that occurred on Thursday afternoon, April 23, 2026....
HOLOMUA MARINE INITIATIVE LAUNCHES ON BIG ISLAND IN MAY
HOLOMUA MARINE INITIATIVE LAUNCHES ON BIG ISLAND IN MAY HILO, Hawaiʻi – Big Island residents are invited to attend...
Volcano Watch — Shallow earthquakes and ground deformation at Kīlauea’s summit highlight hazards near Halemaʻumaʻu
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
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
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
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
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
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
Civil Defense Launches Outreach Campaign to Help Residents Apply For Federal Storm Assistance Staff from Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense...
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT
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
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.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/salary-increases-approved-for-honolulu-politicians/
