Month: May 2026

Bill gives Maunakea authority more time to take over management of summit area

May 19, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/19/hawaii-news/bill-gives-maunakea-authority-more-time-to-take-over-management-of-summit-area/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Hilo man dies after beating, murder investigation opened

May 19, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/19/hawaii-news/hilo-man-dies-after-beating-murder-investigation-opened/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR MAKANA MCCLELLAN RECEIVES NATIONAL COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR HONOR

May 19, 2026 0

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR MAKANA MCCLELLAN RECEIVES NATIONAL COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR HONOR HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green today announced and congratulated...

Hawaiʻi Pays The Highest Electric Rates In The Nation. We Don’t Have To Let’s make it easier and faster to permit and build clean energy in Hawaiʻi.

May 18, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/hawaii-pays-the-highest-electric-rates-in-the-nation-we-dont-have-to/

She Never Got to Say Thank You — Until Nearly 20 Years Later

May 18, 2026 0

She Never Got to Say Thank You — Until Nearly 20 Years Later Nearly two decades after a difficult childhood...

AT&T Withdraws Controversial Kaua‘i Cell Tower Plan Community members on the North Shore overwhelmingly opposed a plan to build a cell tower less than 50 feet from one resident’s bedroom window.

May 18, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/att-withdraws-controversial-kauai-cell-tower-plan/

Requiring Judges To Consider Past Trauma Of Youth Offenders Aim Of New Law The proposed law, which awaits the governor’s signature, would also bar youth who have been trafficked or sexually abused from being charged as adults for crimes in which their abuser is the victim.

May 18, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/requiring-judges-to-consider-past-trauma-of-youth-offenders-aim-of-new-law/

Stricter E-Bike Regulations Planned For Hawai‘i The new bill would mandate helmets for anyone under 18, ban wheelies or stunt riding on public streets, and place other age restrictions on riding.

May 18, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/stricter-e-bike-regulations-planned-for-hawaii/

Hawaiʻi Residents With Unpaid Medical Bills Could Soon Get Help The Legislature this year passed a bill to cancel unpaid medical debt for lower-income Hawaiʻi residents.

May 18, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/hawaii-residents-with-unpaid-medical-bills-could-soon-get-help/

DOE expanding farm-to-school programs

May 18, 2026 0

Fresh produce grown just steps from the cafeteria is now making its way onto student plates at Waipahu High School,...

Hawaii poses unique challenges in removing unexploded military munitions

May 18, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/18/hawaii-news/hawaii-poses-unique-challenges-in-removing-unexploded-military-munitions/

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Turning local products into spirits

May 16, 2026 0

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Month: May 2026

Bill gives Maunakea authority more time to take over management of summit area

Hilo man dies after beating, murder investigation opened

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR MAKANA MCCLELLAN RECEIVES NATIONAL COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR HONOR

Hawaiʻi Pays The Highest Electric Rates In The Nation. We Don’t Have To Let’s make it easier and faster to permit and build clean energy in Hawaiʻi.

She Never Got to Say Thank You — Until Nearly 20 Years Later

AT&T Withdraws Controversial Kaua‘i Cell Tower Plan Community members on the North Shore overwhelmingly opposed a plan to build a cell tower less than 50 feet from one resident’s bedroom window.

Requiring Judges To Consider Past Trauma Of Youth Offenders Aim Of New Law The proposed law, which awaits the governor’s signature, would also bar youth who have been trafficked or sexually abused from being charged as adults for crimes in which their abuser is the victim.

Stricter E-Bike Regulations Planned For Hawai‘i The new bill would mandate helmets for anyone under 18, ban wheelies or stunt riding on public streets, and place other age restrictions on riding.

Hawaiʻi Residents With Unpaid Medical Bills Could Soon Get Help The Legislature this year passed a bill to cancel unpaid medical debt for lower-income Hawaiʻi residents.

DOE expanding farm-to-school programs

Hawaii poses unique challenges in removing unexploded military munitions

Hawaii’s fight against Medicaid fraud plagued for over a decade

“My Guardian Angel”: Tourist’s Warning Leads to Life-Saving Cancer Diagnosis for Tour Guide

Bake stands rise in popularity

Property tax hikes eyed: County faces $15 million budget deficit

Police Seek Drivers Involved in Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Collision in Keaʻau

“My Guardian Angel”: Tourist’s Warning Leads to Life-Saving Cancer Diagnosis for Tour Guide

Partial funding allocated for Outpatient Care Center in Kona

BIIF flag football: Five Big Island teams knocked out at states

Turning local products into spirits

After a Global Effort, Football Star’s Mother Makes First Ever Trip Abroad to Watch Her Son at the World Cup

Fuel, Food And Disaster Preparation: Hawaiʻi County Council District 7 Big Island’s second-largest population center is facing a range of major challenges.

Dangerous Dogs And Deadly Roads: Hawaiʻi County Council District 5 Candidate Q&As The Hawaiʻi County seat is heavily rural with a unique set of challenges.

‘We Can’t Screw It Up’: Infighting Rankles OHA A legal battle among the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees has spilled out of court and into the public eye.

Robotics Teams Are Shrinking. Students Say They’re More Important Than Ever Robotics programs are struggling to find the coaching and funding they need to survive as students and lawmakers search for unique solutions to sustain schools’ teams.

HAWAIʻI EXPANDS FAMILY LEAVE LAW Military-Related Urgent Needs Now Qualify for Leave

UH seeks to transfer Maunakea master lease to oversight authority

Hawaii fast-tracks pilot recruiting efforts as aviator shortage looms

DOH ALERTS PUBLIC ABOUT RECALL OF PEDIGREE HIGH PROTEIN WET DOG FOOD DUE TO POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF FOREIGN MATERIALS

GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS BILLS TO SUPPORT HAWAIʻI’S FILM INDUSTRY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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