Volcano Watch — Will Kīlauea summit lava fountains get taller? Time and chemistry will tell!
By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory August 6, 2026 Kīlauea’s current summit eruption started on December 23, 2024. Fifty-two episodes of lava fountains have...
Month: August 2026
SECOND SCREENING OF HAKALAU DOCUMENTARY T0 ACCOMPANY MEETING ON HAKALAU BRIDGE SIGNS
SECOND SCREENING OF HAKALAU DOCUMENTARY T0 ACCOMPANY MEETING ON HAKALAU BRIDGE SIGNS HILO, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation...
Teen Trusts His Instincts and Saves Crash Victim Just in Time
Teen Trusts His Instincts and Saves Crash Victim Just in Time A teenager's decision to trust his instincts instead of...
High-Ranking Maui Cop Accused Of Protecting Cockfights, Drug Dealers For Cash Michael Vaituulala appeared in federal court in Honolulu on Thursday.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/08/high-ranking-maui-cop-accused-of-protecting-cockfights-drug-dealers-for-cash/
Judge Dismisses Retaliation Lawsuit Against OHA Trustees CEO Stacy Ferreira’s case against the Office of Hawaiian Affairs is still moving forward in court.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/08/judge-dismisses-retaliation-lawsuit-against-oha-trustees/
Kohala Obituary 7/20/2026
Erlinda Ganal Alejandro, 77, of Kapaau died July 20 at home. Born in Barangay No.6, Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, she...
The inaugural flight of Southwest Airline’s new direct route between Las Vegas and Hilo touched down Thursday at the Hilo International Airport.
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/08/07/hawaii-news/viva-las-vegas/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
THE KOHALA CENTER: Employment/Opportunities/Events
Employment The Kohala Center is hiring a waihona native collections manager We are seeking a waihona native collections manager who...
GOVERNOR GREEN’S ONE ʻOHANA FUND CONTINUES HAWAIʻI’S COMMITMENT TO MAUI FAMILIES
GOVERNOR GREEN’S ONE ʻOHANA FUND CONTINUES HAWAIʻI’S COMMITMENT TO MAUI FAMILIES HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green today announced that the...
DOH ALERTS PUBLIC ABOUT RECALL OF SUN NOODLE SURA TANMEN HOT AND SOUR FLAVOR PREMIUM JAPANESE NOODLES & SOUP BASE
DOH ALERTS PUBLIC ABOUT RECALL OF SUN NOODLE SURA TANMEN HOT AND SOUR FLAVOR PREMIUM JAPANESE NOODLES & SOUP BASE...
(Update) Kawika Ah Nee Charged in Attempted Murder Investigation
Hawaiʻi Island police have charged 35-year-old Kawika Ah Nee in connection with an attempted murder investigation stemming from a shooting...
Montana Teen’s Rodeo Skills Save Drowning Man in Incredible Yellowstone River Rescue
Montana Teen's Rodeo Skills Save Drowning Man in Incredible Yellowstone River Rescue A 14-year-old Montana ranch kid turned a skill...
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.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/08/a-viral-hawaiian-monk-seal-changes-the-conversation-on-molokai/
Council OK’s coconut rhinoceros beetle resolution urging state to do more
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/08/06/hawaii-news/council-oks-coconut-rhinoceros-beetle-resolution-urging-state-to-do-more/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Public Invited to Five Coffee With a Cop Events in West Hawai‘i in August
Public Invited to Five Coffee With a Cop Events in West Hawai‘i in August As part of their ongoing community...
Police Invite Keiki to Participate in Free Youth Car Show in Hilo
Police Invite Keiki to Participate in Free Youth Car Show in Hilo The Hawaiʻi Police Department’s Hilo Community Policing Section,...
Police Congratulate Participants of Blue Light Fishing Tournament in Hilo
Hawai‘i Police Department’s Hilo Community Policing Section and the Hawai‘i Police Activities League (HI-PAL) would like to congratulate the winners...
This Grandpa Has Spent 8 Years Cuddling a Hospital’s Tiniest Fighters Every Week
This Grandpa Has Spent 8 Years Cuddling a Hospital's Tiniest Fighters Every Week Some heroes don't wear scrubs or carry...
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.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/08/cost-of-honolulu-rail-line-may-be-climbing-again/
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.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/08/corruption-defendants-if-convicted-could-lose-half-their-pensions/
