Day: July 17, 2026

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HAWAIIAN INSECT DISCOVERIES BRING HOPE FOR RARE SPECIES New Populations of Hawaiian Moths and Damselflies Found in Unexpected Locations

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HAWAIIAN INSECT DISCOVERIES BRING HOPE FOR RARE SPECIES New Populations of Hawaiian Moths and Damselflies Found in Unexpected Locations ...

Hawaiian Electric seeks to expand renewables, energy storage on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island and Maui – Represents significant progress toward 100% renewable energy – One of state’s largest energy procurements ever – Additional 500 MW of firm generation on O‘ahu to be sought

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Hawaiian Electric seeks to expand renewables, energy storage on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island and Maui - Represents significant progress toward 100%...

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HAWAI‘I TOURISM AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES ORGANIZATIONS SELECTED FOR COMMUNITY TOURISM COLLABORATIVES Maui Organizations Selected to Strengthen Community Stewardship and Visitor Experiences

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HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) today announced the organizations selected to participate in its 2026 Community Tourism Collaboratives,...

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CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR COMMUNITY-BASED RESTORATION OF HAWAI‘I’S FORESTS, WATERSHEDS AND WETLANDS

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CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR COMMUNITY-BASED RESTORATION OF HAWAI‘I’S FORESTS, WATERSHEDS AND WETLANDS HONOLULU – Funding for approximately $8 million in community...

TRACE LEVELS OF SELENIUM DETECTED IN MAKAWAO WATER SYSTEM

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HONOLULU — Trace levels of selenium have been detected for the first time in water samples collected at Haʻikū Well...

Police Host First-Ever Kupuna Day in Kona

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The Hawaiʻi Police Department's Kona Community Policing Section proudly welcomed more than 40 kūpuna to the Kealakehe Police Station on...

Police Arrest, Charge Two Hilo Men in Credit Card Theft Investigation

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Police Arrest, Charge Two Hilo Men in Credit Card Theft Investigation Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged two...

Overnight road closure for utility work in North Kona Pole replacement on Thursday evening, July 23

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Overnight road closure for utility work in North Kona Pole replacement on Thursday evening, July 23 HILO, July 17,...

German Soccer Fan Moved to Tears After Discovering the America He Never Expected

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German Soccer Fan Moved to Tears After Discovering the America He Never Expected One unexpected ride from a family...

Want To Plant A Community Garden in Honolulu? Get Ready To Wait A Decade Waitlists are growing for Oʻahu’s community garden program as residents seek green spaces for food, fun and friends.

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https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/07/want-to-plant-a-community-garden-in-honolulu-get-ready-to-wait-a-decade/

Crumbling Big Island Tennis Court Has Needed Repaving For Years The project has languished in the planning phase with the county as weeds and cracks grew.

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https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/07/crumbling-big-island-tennis-court-has-needed-repaving-for-years/

For Hawaiʻi Wheelchair Users, Air Travel Means Risking Mobility Airlines damage about 1 in 100 wheelchairs they handle, national statistics show. For frequent flyers, particularly on Hawaiʻi’s neighbor islands, the risk adds up.

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https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/07/for-hawaii-wheelchair-users-air-travel-means-risking-mobility/

Hilo man who preyed on underage girls gets 10 years

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A Hilo man who founded a satanic online cult Opens in a new tab promoting self-harm to at least five minor girls as...

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Safety enhancements progress on DKI Highway

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https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/17/hawaii-news/safety-enhancements-progress-on-dki-highway/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Two Big Island students to participate in national AI festival in Boston

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https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/17/hawaii-news/two-big-island-students-to-participate-in-national-ai-festival-in-boston/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

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Day: July 17, 2026

HAWAIIAN INSECT DISCOVERIES BRING HOPE FOR RARE SPECIES New Populations of Hawaiian Moths and Damselflies Found in Unexpected Locations

Hawaiian Electric seeks to expand renewables, energy storage on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island and Maui – Represents significant progress toward 100% renewable energy – One of state’s largest energy procurements ever – Additional 500 MW of firm generation on O‘ahu to be sought

HAWAI‘I TOURISM AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES ORGANIZATIONS SELECTED FOR COMMUNITY TOURISM COLLABORATIVES Maui Organizations Selected to Strengthen Community Stewardship and Visitor Experiences

CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR COMMUNITY-BASED RESTORATION OF HAWAI‘I’S FORESTS, WATERSHEDS AND WETLANDS

TRACE LEVELS OF SELENIUM DETECTED IN MAKAWAO WATER SYSTEM

Police Host First-Ever Kupuna Day in Kona

Police Arrest, Charge Two Hilo Men in Credit Card Theft Investigation

Overnight road closure for utility work in North Kona Pole replacement on Thursday evening, July 23

German Soccer Fan Moved to Tears After Discovering the America He Never Expected

Want To Plant A Community Garden in Honolulu? Get Ready To Wait A Decade Waitlists are growing for Oʻahu’s community garden program as residents seek green spaces for food, fun and friends.

Crumbling Big Island Tennis Court Has Needed Repaving For Years The project has languished in the planning phase with the county as weeds and cracks grew.

For Hawaiʻi Wheelchair Users, Air Travel Means Risking Mobility Airlines damage about 1 in 100 wheelchairs they handle, national statistics show. For frequent flyers, particularly on Hawaiʻi’s neighbor islands, the risk adds up.

Hilo man who preyed on underage girls gets 10 years

Safety enhancements progress on DKI Highway

Two Big Island students to participate in national AI festival in Boston

(Update) Kawika Ah Nee Charged in Attempted Murder Investigation

Montana Teen’s Rodeo Skills Save Drowning Man in Incredible Yellowstone River Rescue

A Viral Hawaiian Monk Seal Changes The Conversation On Molokaʻi A critically endangered seal’s chance encounter with the owner of a popular local social media account has brought community members together after recent killings of the protected species.

Council OK’s coconut rhinoceros beetle resolution urging state to do more

Public Invited to Five Coffee With a Cop Events in West Hawai‘i in August

Police Invite Keiki to Participate in Free Youth Car Show in Hilo

Police Congratulate Participants of Blue Light Fishing Tournament in Hilo

This Grandpa Has Spent 8 Years Cuddling a Hospital’s Tiniest Fighters Every Week

Cost Of Honolulu Rail Line At Risk Of Climbing Again A recent analysis suggests the total cost of rail may rise to $10.19 billion, about $111 million more than the current budget.

Corruption Defendants, If Convicted, Could Lose Half Their Pensions The latest bribery case could be the first opportunity for a judge to apply Hawaiʻi’s new pension forfeiture law.

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