Month: April 2026

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.

April 23, 2026 0

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

April 23, 2026 0

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

April 23, 2026 0

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

April 23, 2026 0

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

April 23, 2026 0

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

Sports

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

April 23, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/23/sports/biif-golf-saito-palakiko-win-at-waikoloa-village-waiakea-girls-win-team-title/

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

April 23, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/23/hawaii-news/councils-attempt-to-override-alamedas-veto-falls-short/?WHT=60e737cd8ca8eb44938e054f4eeede8a8df22279

Episode 45 has begun

April 23, 2026 0

HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice Volcano: Kilauea (VNUM #332010) Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE Issued: Thursday,...

Tiny Bear Cub Rescued From Highway Ditch By New Jersey Troopers

April 22, 2026 0

Tiny Bear Cub Rescued From Highway Ditch By New Jersey Troopers A tiny bear cub found alone on the side...

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.

April 22, 2026 0

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.

April 22, 2026 0

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.

April 22, 2026 0

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.

April 22, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/honolulu-airport-has-ai-theme-songs-the-internet-is-divided/

News

OHA Chair Leads Delegation to Washington, D.C. to Address Military-Leased Lands and Federal Funding for Native Hawaiian Programs

April 22, 2026 0

OHA Chair Leads Delegation to Washington, D.C. to Address Military-Leased Lands and Federal Funding for Native Hawaiian Programs HONOLULU, HI...

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Month: April 2026

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

Tiny Bear Cub Rescued From Highway Ditch By New Jersey Troopers

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

OHA Chair Leads Delegation to Washington, D.C. to Address Military-Leased Lands and Federal Funding for Native Hawaiian Programs

Kailua Village parking bill stalls again

Big Island Sports HOF welcomes UH’s Chang to Hilo

County plan to acquire Kumukahi advances

BIIF baseball: Playoffs begin across isle; Wildcats, Dragons, Warriors, Ka Makani collect Game 1 wins

Taking shape: Hilo Benioff Medical Center expansion makes progress

KEEP PUBLIC FORESTS CLEAN BY REPORTING ILLEGAL DUMPING

Old Hilo Memorial Hospital Renovations Begin

Water Supply Invites Hawai‘i Island Community to Celebrate Drinking Water Week

Vibrant Hawaiʻi Resilience Conference Prepares Hawaiʻi Island Communities for Disaster Response

Police Were Called To Check On A 91-Year-Old Woman… They Found Her Busy Trying To Beat Her Video Game High Score

Oʻahu’s North Shore: Where The Buffalo Roam? If the state Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity approves, American bison from Montana will soon be on a plane to Hawaiʻi.

Debate Over Hawaiʻi Income Taxes Gums Up Budget Negotiations If the Legislature is going to end this year’s session on time, lawmakers must make some tough decisions this week. Insiders say there is no consensus yet.

Maui Fire Lawsuit Payouts Are Near. Few Survivors Will Break Even Money could start flowing to victims by June, nearly two years after the settlement was finalized.

Kohala Obituary 3/28/2026

‘We knew it wasn’t over’: Hilo High water polo wins island crown in triple-OT thriller

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