Month: August 2026

In A Hidden Hawaiʻi Gulch, A Wartime Secret Opens To The Public Last month, the National Park Service started guided tours to Honouliuli, a former World War II internment camp.

August 14, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/08/in-a-hidden-hawaii-gulch-a-wartime-secret-opens-to-the-public/

Hawaiʻi’s next billion-dollar industry is not tourism — it is capital stewardship Everyday people in Hawaii‘i are, collectively, sitting on a vast source of wealth, mainly real estate. As Guild Consulting’s real estate and finance expert Ray Tsuchiyama explains, the Islands’ next big challenge — and opportunity — could be putting this wealth to work at the neighborhood level for positive change.

August 14, 2026 0

https://alohastatedaily.com/2026/08/13/hawaiis-next-billion-dollar-industry-is-not-tourism-it-is-capital-stewardship/

Change of scenery; Chang takes UH on unscheduled trip

August 14, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/08/14/sports/change-of-scenery-chang-takes-uh-on-unscheduled-trip/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

‘We’re making our own history’: Kai ‘Ehitu competes in AAAA for first time ever at state regatta

August 14, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/08/14/sports/were-making-our-own-history-kai-ehitu-competes-in-aaaa-for-first-time-ever-at-state-regatta/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Arkansas man posts $355K bail in sex assault case

August 14, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/08/14/hawaii-news/arkansas-man-posts-355k-bail-in-sex-assault-case/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Civil Defense seeks a new administrator amidst storm

August 14, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/08/14/hawaii-news/civil-defense-seeks-a-new-administrator-amidst-storm/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Volcano Watch — Using ocean noise to monitor for volcanic eruptions

August 13, 2026 0

By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory August 13, 2026 Ocean swells are constantly beating on the ocean floor. This nonstop drumming creates continuous signals...

News

DLNR PREPARES FOR TROPICAL STORM LALA

August 13, 2026 0

DLNR PREPARES FOR TROPICAL STORM LALA HONOLULU – With Tropical Storm Lala on approach and a hurricane watch in...

Hawaiʻi County Urges Residents to Prepare Before Onset of Tropical Storm Lala Cancellations and Shelters Announced as Storm Strengthens

August 13, 2026 0

Hawaiʻi County Urges Residents to Prepare Before Onset of Tropical Storm Lala Cancellations and Shelters Announced as Storm Strengthens The...

Civil Defense Hurricane Warning message for Thursday 08-13-2026 06:08 PM

August 13, 2026 0

This is a Civil Defense Hurricane Warning message for Thursday 08-13-2026 06:08 PM. The National Hurricane Center has issued a...

GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION AHEAD OF TROPICAL STORM LALA

August 13, 2026 0

View this email in your browser GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION AHEAD OF TROPICAL STORM LALA HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green...

GOVERNOR GREEN ANNOUNCES NAVY INITIATING RETURN OF NEARLY 44 ACRES TO STATE ON OʻAHU AND MOLOKAʻI Proposed Transfers Include 31 Acres at Kalaeloa and 12 Acres at Hoʻolehua

August 13, 2026 0

GOVERNOR GREEN ANNOUNCES NAVY INITIATING RETURN OF NEARLY 44 ACRES TO STATE ON OʻAHU AND MOLOKAʻI Proposed Transfers Include 31 Acres...

DOH AND DAB URGE VIGILANCE AS MIGRATORY BIRDS RETURN TO HAWAIʻI

August 13, 2026 0

DOH AND DAB URGE VIGILANCE AS MIGRATORY BIRDS RETURN TO HAWAIʻI HONOLULU — As migratory birds begin their...

Prepare for Drinking Water Needs Ahead of Approaching Storm

August 13, 2026 0

Prepare for Drinking Water Needs Ahead of Approaching Storm The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, advises...

Civil Defense Severe Weather Update for Thursday 08-13-2026 at 07:17 AM

August 13, 2026 0

This is a Civil Defense Severe Weather Update for Thursday 08-13-2026 at 07:17 AM. The National Hurricane Center has issued...

Post Office Worker Saves 8-Month-Old Baby After She Suddenly Stops Breathing

August 13, 2026 0

Post Office Worker Saves 8-Month-Old Baby After She Suddenly Stops Breathing When an 8 month old baby suddenly stopped breathing...

Olin Lagon: State Budget Is Not Hard To Understand. We Just Explain It Badly Hawaiʻi’s official budget “brief” runs 163 pages. Here is the whole $20.9 billion in two pictures.

August 13, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/08/the-state-budget-is-not-hard-to-understand-we-just-explain-it-badly/

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Big Island Hope For Revitalizing Banyan Drive Pinned On New State Agency Hilo community members have ideas for the future of the once-bustling district.

August 13, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/08/hope-for-revitalizing-banyan-drive-pinned-on-new-state-agency/

Hawaiʻi’s Intoxicating Hemp Market Has Gone Up In Smoke The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has snuffed out sales of mood-altering smokes and gummies derived from hemp.

August 13, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/08/hawaii-intoxicating-hemp-market-has-gone-up-in-smoke/

Sports

BIIF referee shortage continues

August 13, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/08/13/sports/biif-referee-shortage-continues/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

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Month: August 2026

In A Hidden Hawaiʻi Gulch, A Wartime Secret Opens To The Public Last month, the National Park Service started guided tours to Honouliuli, a former World War II internment camp.

Change of scenery; Chang takes UH on unscheduled trip

‘We’re making our own history’: Kai ‘Ehitu competes in AAAA for first time ever at state regatta

Arkansas man posts $355K bail in sex assault case

Civil Defense seeks a new administrator amidst storm

Volcano Watch — Using ocean noise to monitor for volcanic eruptions

DLNR PREPARES FOR TROPICAL STORM LALA

Hawaiʻi County Urges Residents to Prepare Before Onset of Tropical Storm Lala Cancellations and Shelters Announced as Storm Strengthens

Civil Defense Hurricane Warning message for Thursday 08-13-2026 06:08 PM

GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION AHEAD OF TROPICAL STORM LALA

GOVERNOR GREEN ANNOUNCES NAVY INITIATING RETURN OF NEARLY 44 ACRES TO STATE ON OʻAHU AND MOLOKAʻI Proposed Transfers Include 31 Acres at Kalaeloa and 12 Acres at Hoʻolehua

DOH AND DAB URGE VIGILANCE AS MIGRATORY BIRDS RETURN TO HAWAIʻI

Prepare for Drinking Water Needs Ahead of Approaching Storm

Civil Defense Severe Weather Update for Thursday 08-13-2026 at 07:17 AM

Post Office Worker Saves 8-Month-Old Baby After She Suddenly Stops Breathing

Olin Lagon: State Budget Is Not Hard To Understand. We Just Explain It Badly Hawaiʻi’s official budget “brief” runs 163 pages. Here is the whole $20.9 billion in two pictures.

Big Island Hope For Revitalizing Banyan Drive Pinned On New State Agency Hilo community members have ideas for the future of the once-bustling district.

Hawaiʻi’s Intoxicating Hemp Market Has Gone Up In Smoke The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has snuffed out sales of mood-altering smokes and gummies derived from hemp.

BIIF referee shortage continues

Hawaiʻi County Expands Community Resource Center Services to Assist with Earthquake Impacts

DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY – HURRICANE LALA RECOVERY PLAN UPDATE

GOVERNOR GREEN ANNOUNCES MAJOR RECOVERY PROGRESS FOLLOWING HURRICANE LOWELL Kauaʻi Power Restored to 72%; Roads, Airport and Port Infrastructure Repairs Continue

Hawaiian Electric preparing for Tropical Storm Norbert, supporting power restoration on Kauaʻi – Company sending additional staff, vehicles to Kauaʻi this weekend

Two Aussies Were on Vacation in Thailand When They Saw Workers Struggling With an Excavator. So They Stopped to Help

‘You Just Want To Cry’: Kauaʻi Takes Stock Of Lowell’s Damage Communities on Kauaʻi, Lānaʻi and Niʻihau are picking up the pieces left by Hurricane Lowell, a storm Gov. Josh Green compared with the 1992 disaster ʻIniki.

Radio Silence Amid Lowell Reveals Critical Gap In Emergency Plan Radio is critical during disasters. Kauaʻi has again exposed that many stations lack generators and other equipment needed to stay on the air.

Honolulu Man Involved in Trans-Pacific Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison in Homeland Security Task Force Investigation

Kona man accused of possessing, disseminating child porn

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