Year: 2026

Sports

BIIF baseball: 6 Dragons named to All-Hawaii team; Salazar awarded COTY

July 1, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/01/sports/biif-baseball-6-dragons-named-to-all-hawaii-team-salazar-awarded-coty/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Residents blast STVRs legislation; commission defers action

July 1, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/01/hawaii-news/residents-blast-stvrs-legislation-commission-defers-action/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Hawaii Police Department officer sentenced in perjury case

July 1, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/01/hawaii-news/hawaii-police-department-officer-sentenced-in-perjury-case/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Police Investigating Assault in Kailua-Kona

June 30, 2026 0

Police Investigating Assault in Kailua-Kona Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating an assault that occurred Sunday evening, June 28, 2026,...

She Lost Her Husband, Her Savings, and Nearly Her Hope. Then Thousands of Strangers Stepped In

June 30, 2026 0

She Lost Her Husband, Her Savings, and Nearly Her Hope. Then Thousands of Strangers Stepped In A grieving widow...

Former Honolulu Employee Pleads Not Guilty To Defrauding Hawaiʻi Foodbank Attorney says that Dexter Kishida did not benefit personally and got caught up in ‘complex government bureaucracy and red tape.’

June 30, 2026 0

https://civilbeat.org/2026/06/former-honolulu-employee-pleads-not-guilty-to-defrauding-hawai%ca%bbi-foodbank/

Public Or Private? The Future Of East Maui’s Water Is At Stake The East Maui Water Authority says it wants to work with Mahi Pono to preserve and protect the water system as rainfall becomes less predictable. But the farm has its own plan.

June 30, 2026 0

https://civilbeat.org/2026/06/public-or-private-the-future-of-east-mauis-water-is-at-stake/

News

A boost for Laupahoehoe: Substantial repairs planned for harbor, breakwater

June 30, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/06/30/hawaii-news/a-boost-for-laupahoehoe-substantial-repairs-planned-for-harbor-breakwater/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Education

UH Hilo to offer new AI concentration

June 30, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/06/30/hawaii-news/uh-hilo-to-offer-new-ai-concentration/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Dramatic Video Shows South Carolina Deputies Saving Child’s Life

June 29, 2026 0

Dramatic Video Shows South Carolina Deputies Saving Child's Life A South Carolina family is celebrating a miracle after two sheriff's...

Native Hawaiian Teens Learn To ‘Make Change’ For The Islands Youth from across the islands — and the continent — participated in a mock legislative event last week aimed at engaging students in shaping Hawai‘i’s future.

June 29, 2026 0

https://civilbeat.org/2026/06/native-hawaiian-teens-learn-to-make-change-for-the-islands/

Hawaiʻi Is Losing Therapists Before They Even Start. A New Law Could Help A new policy puts Hawaiʻi on par with other states.

June 29, 2026 0

https://civilbeat.org/2026/06/hawaii-is-losing-therapists-before-they-even-start-a-new-law-could-help/

Charity Program for Housing Homeless People Broke Promises, Landlord Says Small landlord now has doubts about renting to tenants from housing assistance programs; tenant says his story is off base.

June 29, 2026 0

https://civilbeat.org/2026/06/charity-program-for-housing-homeless-people-broke-promises-landlord-says/

Officials’ ‘Grab And Go’ Taking Of Girl Leads To $950,000 Payout State and Kauaʻi County workers coordinated the removal of the fifth grader without her mother’s knowledge — or an order from a judge

June 29, 2026 0

https://civilbeat.org/2026/06/officials-grab-and-go-taking-of-girl-leads-to-950000-payout/

Paddling: Puna Canoe Club hosts 6th island regatta of 2026

June 29, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/06/29/sports/paddling-puna-canoe-club-hosts-6th-island-regatta-of-2026/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Counting down to 250: Festivities in Hilo, Kona will celebrate America’s milestone birthday

June 29, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/06/29/hawaii-news/counting-down-to-250-festivities-in-hilo-kona-will-celebrate-americas-milestone-birthday/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Governors reflect on U.S.-Hawaii history, look ahead

June 29, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/06/29/hawaii-news/governors-reflect-on-u-s-hawaii-history-look-ahead/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

News

Bid protest delays start of Kealakehe sewage plant upgrade

June 29, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/06/29/hawaii-news/bid-protest-delays-start-of-kealakehe-sewage-plant-upgrade/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Teen’s Final Gift Saves Lives and Brings Organ Recipients Together at the Graduation Party She Never Got to Attend

June 28, 2026 0

Teen's Final Gift Saves Lives and Brings Organ Recipients Together at the Graduation Party She Never Got to Attend A...

West Oahu Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Prison for Purchasing Over 100 Pounds of Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and Heroin from an Undercover Officer in Homeland Security Taskforce Operation

June 28, 2026 0

West Oahu Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Prison for Purchasing Over 100 Pounds of Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and Heroin...

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Year: 2026

BIIF baseball: 6 Dragons named to All-Hawaii team; Salazar awarded COTY

Residents blast STVRs legislation; commission defers action

Hawaii Police Department officer sentenced in perjury case

Police Investigating Assault in Kailua-Kona

She Lost Her Husband, Her Savings, and Nearly Her Hope. Then Thousands of Strangers Stepped In

Former Honolulu Employee Pleads Not Guilty To Defrauding Hawaiʻi Foodbank Attorney says that Dexter Kishida did not benefit personally and got caught up in ‘complex government bureaucracy and red tape.’

Public Or Private? The Future Of East Maui’s Water Is At Stake The East Maui Water Authority says it wants to work with Mahi Pono to preserve and protect the water system as rainfall becomes less predictable. But the farm has its own plan.

A boost for Laupahoehoe: Substantial repairs planned for harbor, breakwater

UH Hilo to offer new AI concentration

Dramatic Video Shows South Carolina Deputies Saving Child’s Life

Native Hawaiian Teens Learn To ‘Make Change’ For The Islands Youth from across the islands — and the continent — participated in a mock legislative event last week aimed at engaging students in shaping Hawai‘i’s future.

Hawaiʻi Is Losing Therapists Before They Even Start. A New Law Could Help A new policy puts Hawaiʻi on par with other states.

Charity Program for Housing Homeless People Broke Promises, Landlord Says Small landlord now has doubts about renting to tenants from housing assistance programs; tenant says his story is off base.

Officials’ ‘Grab And Go’ Taking Of Girl Leads To $950,000 Payout State and Kauaʻi County workers coordinated the removal of the fifth grader without her mother’s knowledge — or an order from a judge

Paddling: Puna Canoe Club hosts 6th island regatta of 2026

Counting down to 250: Festivities in Hilo, Kona will celebrate America’s milestone birthday

Governors reflect on U.S.-Hawaii history, look ahead

Bid protest delays start of Kealakehe sewage plant upgrade

Teen’s Final Gift Saves Lives and Brings Organ Recipients Together at the Graduation Party She Never Got to Attend

West Oahu Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Prison for Purchasing Over 100 Pounds of Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and Heroin from an Undercover Officer in Homeland Security Taskforce Operation

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.

Kona wa‘a sets standard at states on Oahu

Hawaii facing ‘sluggish’ job growth through 2034

Zoo optimistic after implementing admission fees: More than $500,000 collected

North Kohala Community Policing Newsletter

ADMINISTRATIVE RULE AMENDMENTS PROPOSED TO IMPROVE PROTECTIONS OF HAWAIʻI’S INDIGENOUS WILDLIFE Public Input Invited Through an Online Survey and Public Hearing

Keiki Invited to Participate in Second Annual HI-PAL Youth Music Showcase

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