Chief Mahuna Talk Story Session May 29 in Hilo
The Hawaiʻi Police Department invites the public to attend Police Chief Reed Mahuna’s next informal “Talk Story with the Chief”...
Day: May 26, 2026
Police Arrest and Charge Kea‘au Man in Hilo Robbery Investigation
Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 20-year-old Bronson Kaena Histo of Kea‘au for robbery and theft offenses stemming from...
Kona Community Policing Holding Kupuna Watch Meeting Thursday in Kona
Hawaiʻi Police Department’s Kona Community Policing Section will hold its next monthly Kupuna Watch meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2026,...
SMP HAWAIʻI PROMOTES MEDICARE FRAUD PREVENTION WEEK
HONOLULU — Protecting your Medicare number has never been more important. Every year, scammers target our kūpuna, using stolen Medicare...
He Kept a Stranger’s Note for 4 Years. Now the Internet Is Helping Him Find Her
He Kept a Stranger’s Note for 4 Years. Now the Internet Is Helping Him Find Her A single handwritten note...
Denby Fawcett: Governor Plans To Fix Bill That Threatened Park Programs A lawmaker’s amendment flew under the radar but put community programs at risk.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/governor-fix-bill-threatened-kilauea-district-park-programs-kaimuki/
Hawaiʻi Is Sending These Animals To The Mainland In Record Numbers Local cattle are moving offshore despite state efforts to boost slaughterhouse capacity in the islands.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/hawaiis-livestock-are-racking-up-the-miles-moving-offshore/
Chronic No Shows And Tardiness Plague Hawaiʻi County Council Although city rules currently allow council pay to be docked for unexcused absences, there is no definition for what that means.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/chronic-no-shows-and-tardiness-plague-hawaii-county-council/
HMSA’s Latest Move Could Worsen Doctor Shortage The insurer denied that an upcoming change in its payment model should come as a surprise to doctors, but many say the action will imperil small primary care practices.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/hmsas-latest-move-could-worsen-doctor-shortage/
‘Some did not come home’: Speakers reflect on meaning of service as community honors fallen veterans
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/26/hawaii-news/some-did-not-come-home-speakers-reflect-on-meaning-of-service-as-community-honors-fallen-veterans/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
‘Seek-and-destroy’ nematodes key to fighting invasive beetle
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/26/hawaii-news/seek-and-destroy-nematodes-key-to-fighting-invasive-beetle/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Honokaa 45-0540 Koniaka Place – Hale Hauoli Apartments FIRE
Sunday 5/24/2026 10:56pm 13 apparatus; 13 HFD personnel, 3 HPD personnel Structure FIre Hale Hauoli Apartments Unit 2A at 45-0540 Koniaka...
