Month: July 2026

Empty Homes Tax: Oʻahu Voters Blocked From Weighing In The decision may mark the end of a protracted battle over how to handle the island’s thousands of empty homes in the midst of a severe housing crisis.

July 21, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/07/empty-homes-tax-oahu-voters-blocked-from-weighing-in/

‘Hawaii Builds’ initiative aims to fast-track affordable housing

July 21, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/21/hawaii-news/hawaii-builds-initiative-aims-to-fast-track-affordable-housing/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

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Former Public Works employee suing county

July 21, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/21/hawaii-news/former-public-works-employee-suing-county/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Mahalo to the Big Island community for the incredible support shown during the 1st Annual “Fill a Police Cruiser” Back-to-School Supply Drive

July 21, 2026 0

The Hawaiʻi Police Department's Kona Community Policing Section extends its heartfelt mahalo to the Big Island community for the incredible...

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Hawai’i Police Department invites the public to attend Police Chief Mahuna’s next informal “Talk Story with the Chief

July 21, 2026 0

The Hawai’i Police Department invites the public to attend Police Chief Mahuna’s next informal “Talk Story with the Chief” session...

News

PROGRESS OF PUʻUHONUA O WAIʻANAE MOVE TO MAUKA FARM VILLAGE

July 20, 2026 0

PROGRESS OF PUʻUHONUA O WAIʻANAE MOVE TO MAUKA FARM VILLAGE HONOLULU – Board of Land and Natural Resources...

PUBLIC INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HAWAIʻI COLORECTAL CANCER SUMMIT 2026

July 20, 2026 0

PUBLIC INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HAWAIʻI COLORECTAL CANCER SUMMIT 2026 HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH)...

HOPE Services Hawaiʻi, Ka Hale A Ke Ola and Project Vision Hawai’i’s Medical Respite Care Programs on the Neighbor Islands Earn National Certification

July 20, 2026 0

HOPE Services Hawaiʻi, Ka Hale A Ke Ola and Project Vision Hawai’i’s Medical Respite Care Programs on the Neighbor Islands...

GOVERNOR GREEN ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED IN HONOR OF FALLEN HAWAIʻI SOLDIER

July 20, 2026 0

GOVERNOR GREEN ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED IN HONOR OF FALLEN HAWAIʻI SOLDIER HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green has ordered the United...

11-Year-Old Boy Dives Into Action to Save Drowning Man After Others Froze

July 20, 2026 0

11-Year-Old Boy Dives Into Action to Save Drowning Man After Others Froze An 11-year-old boy is being praised as...

Kirstin Downey: Waimānalo Kauhale Project Catches Many Off Guard The Green administration is moving quickly despite Native Hawaiian concerns that the homeless project will push out Hawaiians who have been waitlisted for decades.

July 20, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/07/kirstin-downey-kauhale-project-catches-many-off-guard-in-waimanalo/

Not Again! Another Sidewalk Collapse Next To Barefoot Beach Cafe The sidewalk along Queen’s Beach continues to collapse into the sand.

July 20, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/07/not-again-another-sidewalk-collapse-next-to-barefoot-beach-cafe/

‘Keep Hawaiʻi Loud’: Car Stereo Enthusiasts Boo Increased Fines On Maui For some Maui residents, the noise is a source of repeated frustration. Others see the music as part of Hawai‘i’s local culture.

July 20, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/07/keep-hawaii-loud-car-stereo-enthusiasts-boo-heightened-fines-on-maui/

Accused Puna Killer Faces Mental Health Evaluation. Here’s What That Means Jacob Baker’s case has been suspended while examiners determine whether he is fit to stand trial for the murders of three people on the Big Island that sparked a manhunt. The process has proven to be controversial.

July 20, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/07/accused-puna-killer-faces-mental-health-evaluation-heres-what-that-means/

Local regatta season concludes with Aunty Maile Moku O Hawaii Championship

July 20, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/20/sports/local-regatta-season-concludes-with-aunty-maile-moku-o-hawaii-championship/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Kohala Obituary 7/12/2026

July 20, 2026 0

John Ahu Pule, 78, of Niulii, Kohala, died July 12 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Kohala, he was...

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Community raises questions about Laupahoehoe boat ramp

July 20, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/20/hawaii-news/community-raises-questions-about-laupahoehoe-boat-ramp/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Dog Miraculously Rescued Alive After Spending 8 Days Trapped Beneath Collapsed Home

July 19, 2026 0

Dog Miraculously Rescued Alive After Spending 8 Days Trapped Beneath Collapsed Home For eight long days, a dog named Buddy...

Kūpuna Are Aging Into Homelessness But Hawaiʻi Is Funding Less Prevention As our governor has reminded us repeatedly: housing is healthcare. Let’s hope policymakers are listening.

July 19, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/07/kupuna-are-aging-into-homeless-but-hawaii-is-funding-less-for-prevention/

Judge rules Souza can be tried for attempted second-degree murder

July 19, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/19/hawaii-news/judge-rules-souza-can-be-tried-for-attempted-second-degree-murder/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

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Month: July 2026

Empty Homes Tax: Oʻahu Voters Blocked From Weighing In The decision may mark the end of a protracted battle over how to handle the island’s thousands of empty homes in the midst of a severe housing crisis.

‘Hawaii Builds’ initiative aims to fast-track affordable housing

Former Public Works employee suing county

Mahalo to the Big Island community for the incredible support shown during the 1st Annual “Fill a Police Cruiser” Back-to-School Supply Drive

Hawai’i Police Department invites the public to attend Police Chief Mahuna’s next informal “Talk Story with the Chief

PROGRESS OF PUʻUHONUA O WAIʻANAE MOVE TO MAUKA FARM VILLAGE

PUBLIC INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HAWAIʻI COLORECTAL CANCER SUMMIT 2026

HOPE Services Hawaiʻi, Ka Hale A Ke Ola and Project Vision Hawai’i’s Medical Respite Care Programs on the Neighbor Islands Earn National Certification

GOVERNOR GREEN ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED IN HONOR OF FALLEN HAWAIʻI SOLDIER

11-Year-Old Boy Dives Into Action to Save Drowning Man After Others Froze

Kirstin Downey: Waimānalo Kauhale Project Catches Many Off Guard The Green administration is moving quickly despite Native Hawaiian concerns that the homeless project will push out Hawaiians who have been waitlisted for decades.

Not Again! Another Sidewalk Collapse Next To Barefoot Beach Cafe The sidewalk along Queen’s Beach continues to collapse into the sand.

‘Keep Hawaiʻi Loud’: Car Stereo Enthusiasts Boo Increased Fines On Maui For some Maui residents, the noise is a source of repeated frustration. Others see the music as part of Hawai‘i’s local culture.

Accused Puna Killer Faces Mental Health Evaluation. Here’s What That Means Jacob Baker’s case has been suspended while examiners determine whether he is fit to stand trial for the murders of three people on the Big Island that sparked a manhunt. The process has proven to be controversial.

Local regatta season concludes with Aunty Maile Moku O Hawaii Championship

Kohala Obituary 7/12/2026

Community raises questions about Laupahoehoe boat ramp

Dog Miraculously Rescued Alive After Spending 8 Days Trapped Beneath Collapsed Home

Kūpuna Are Aging Into Homelessness But Hawaiʻi Is Funding Less Prevention As our governor has reminded us repeatedly: housing is healthcare. Let’s hope policymakers are listening.

Judge rules Souza can be tried for attempted second-degree murder

Police Holding Kupuna Watch Meetings in Hōlualoa and Waimea This Week

DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY – HURRICANE LALA RECOVERY UPDATE

DOH, PARTNERS TO SUPPORT SUICIDE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS MONTH STATEWIDE Multiple Agencies Care, Connect and Collaborate

Additional Hawaiian Electric crews arrive on Hawaiʻi Island to aid repairs from Hurricane Lala

Civil Defense Message. This is a Tropical Cyclone Information Update for Monday 08-24-2026 at 07:27 AM.

This Mom Tattooed a Keyboard on Her Arm So Her Son Could Always Be Heard

6 In 10 Lost Power During Lala. It May Take A State Inquiry To Learn Why HECO has spent millions of dollars to strengthen its electric grid in recent years. Lala still wiped out power for most of the state.

Big Island Is Activating A New Temporary Disaster Program The county created a new program to respond to disasters and the mayor is now planning to hire a recovery officer to head it.

White Kids Sued Kamehameha. Native Hawaiians Can’t Get In Either Gaining admission to the school — which can be a life-changing opportunity — is a competitive and challenging process for many Native Hawaiian families.

BIIF football returns after 1-week hiatus

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