Mayor Alameda Vetoes Bill 127
Mayor Kimo Alameda today vetoed Bill 127, which would have established a seven‑member Construction Code Commission. Mayor Alameda said he...
Year: 2026
KONA LOW ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING CONFIRMS PRECAUTIONS ARE NEEDED AS RECOVERY CONTINUES
KONA LOW ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING CONFIRMS PRECAUTIONS ARE NEEDED AS RECOVERY CONTINUES HONOLULU — Precautionary environmental monitoring confirmed expected pathogens in...
THE KOHALA CENTER: Employment/Opportunities/Events
Employment The Kohala Center is hiring a mahiʻāina specialist The Kohala Center (TKC) is hiring a mahiʻāina specialist who is...
DOH ‘GET SCREENED HAWAIʻI’ CAMPAIGN ENCOURAGES COLON CANCER SCREENING FOR ADULTS STARTING AT AGE 45
DOH ‘GET SCREENED HAWAIʻI’ CAMPAIGN ENCOURAGES COLON CANCER SCREENING FOR ADULTS STARTING AT AGE 45 HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department...
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY MONTHLY UPDATE U.S. Geological Survey Thursday, April 2, 2026, 8:36 AM
MAUNA LOA (VNUM #332020) 19°28'30" N 155°36'29" W, Summit Elevation 13681 ft (4170 m) Current Volcano Alert Level: NORMAL Current...
Volunteer Delivery Driver Arrives Just In Time To Save Woman’s Life
Volunteer Delivery Driver Arrives Just In Time To Save Woman’s Life What started as a routine meal delivery turned into...
Neal Milner: We Live Together Because We Have To, Not Because We Want To In Hawaiʻi it’s the economy, not the culture that forces families to jam together in small living spaces or move away altogether.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/neal-milner-we-live-together-because-we-have-to-not-because-we-want-to/
Teens Are Addicted To Social Media. Hawaiʻi Is Reluctant To Set Limits A measure that would have required parental consent for kids under 16 to use social media was deferred indefinitely Wednesday. Similar laws in other states have been held up in court.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/teens-are-addicted-to-social-media-hawaii-is-reluctant-to-set-limits/
Low-Income Hawaiʻi Patients And Their Doctors Face A Financial Cliff A senior Hawaiʻi health care leader says issues with government reimbursements are leading to “a state of non-viability” for the state’s entire health care system.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/low-income-hawaii-patients-and-their-doctors-face-a-looming-financial-cliff/
Hawaiian Electric bills to soar up to 30% due to higher oil prices
Oahu customers will start seeing higher April bills, followed by Hawaii island and Maui County customers in May and June,...
‘We have had a wonderful season yet again’: Keiki compete in rodeo finals
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/02/sports/we-have-had-a-wonderful-season-yet-again-keiki-compete-in-rodeo-finals/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
More help sought in fight against coconut rhinoceros beetle
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/02/hawaii-news/more-help-sought-in-fight-against-coconut-rhinoceros-beetle/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Progress on roundabout for Waimea near Parker School
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/02/hawaii-news/progress-on-roundabout-for-waimea-near-parker-school/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Police Congratulate Participants of the Kohala HI-PAL 3-on-3 Invitational Basketball Tournament
The Hawaiʻi Police Department and Hawaiʻi Police Activities League (HI-PAL) proudly congratulate all the teams, athletes, coaches, and supporters who...
Police Seeking Runaway Aaden Kuchmek
Police Seeking Runaway Aaden Kuchmek Hawai’i Island police are seeking 17-year-old Aaden Kuchmek of Kailua-Kona who was reported as...
(Update) Puna Man Charged Following Bomb Threat Investigation
(Update) Puna Man Charged Following Bomb Threat Investigation After conferring with Office of the Prosecuting Attorney on Wednesday, April...
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued at Ninole area on Hawai‘i.
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued at Ninole area on Hawai‘i. The Hawaii Department of Health advises beach users...
HI-PAL Congratulates Participants of Hawai‘i Keiki Rodeo Association Finals Rodeo
The Hilo Community Policing Section and the Hawai‘i Police Activities League (HI-PAL) congratulates the keiki who participated in the Hawai‘i...
WATER NOTICE AFFECTED AREA: CUSTOMERS WITHIN THE KALOKO INDUSTRIAL AREA ALONG KAMANU STREET BETWEEN HINA LANI STREET AND LAWEHANA STREET, INCLUDING ALL SIDE ROADS AND LANES; NORTH KONA
WATER NOTICE AFFECTED AREA: CUSTOMERS WITHIN THE KALOKO INDUSTRIAL AREA ALONG KAMANU STREET BETWEEN HINA LANI STREET AND LAWEHANA STREET,...
electric bills will be higher in coming months
electric bills will be higher in coming months HONOLULU, April 1, 2026 – Hawaiian Electric customers should prepare for...
