Police Respond to Hele-On Bus Collision in Pāhala
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a traffic crash involving a Hele-On bus that occurred on Thursday afternoon, April 23, 2026....
Year: 2026
HOLOMUA MARINE INITIATIVE LAUNCHES ON BIG ISLAND IN MAY
HOLOMUA MARINE INITIATIVE LAUNCHES ON BIG ISLAND IN MAY HILO, Hawaiʻi – Big Island residents are invited to attend...
Volcano Watch — Shallow earthquakes and ground deformation at Kīlauea’s summit highlight hazards near Halemaʻumaʻu
By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory April 23, 2026 The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) detected an increase in shallow seismicity and localized ground...
GOVERNOR GREEN NAMES KEITH REGAN AS ACTING LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green today announced the designation of Keith Regan, comptroller of the Department of Accounting and General Services,...
Overnight road closure for utility work in Holualoa Pole replacement on Thursday evening, April 30
Overnight road closure for utility work in Holualoa Pole replacement on Thursday evening, April 30 HILO, April 23, 2026 – Hawaiian...
Police Investigating Possible Drowning in Kona
Hawai’i Island police are investigating a possible drowning involving a 76-year-old man that occurred Wednesday morning, April 22, 2026, in...
Police Investigating Fatal Collision Involving Dirt Bike in Hilo
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a fatal traffic collision involving a motor vehicle and a dirt bike that occurred Wednesday...
GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS LEGISLATION RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF BROTHER JOSEPH DUTTON OF MOLOKAʻI
GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS LEGISLATION RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF BROTHER JOSEPH DUTTON OF MOLOKAʻI HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green today signed...
Civil Defense Launches Outreach Campaign to Help Residents Apply For Federal Storm Assistance
Civil Defense Launches Outreach Campaign to Help Residents Apply For Federal Storm Assistance Staff from Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense...
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT U.S. Geological Survey Thursday, April 23, 2026 KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit...
Frightened Kids Ride To Pastor’s Home For Comfort — And Find Exactly What They Needed
Frightened Kids Ride To Pastor’s Home For Comfort — And Find Exactly What They Needed A group of frightened...
The move comes three years after big pay raises for city officials, including a 64% pay raise for council members. Salary Increases Approved For Honolulu Politicians Salary commissioners say the pay bumps are necessary to keep pace with public sector union raises and to ensure salaries are on par with officials’ job duties.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/salary-increases-approved-for-honolulu-politicians/
Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Shelve Petition To Further Probe $35K Paper Bag Case House Speaker Nadine Nakamura tabled the citizen petition with little advance notice or discussion.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/hawaii-lawmakers-shelve-petition-to-probe-35000-paper-bag-case/
Honolulu Traffic Cams Catch Speeders. But Most Don’t Get Tickets Cameras at 10 major accident hot spots are catching red light runners and speeders. But ticketing more of them would overwhelm the state’s courts.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/honolulu-traffic-cams-catch-speeders-but-most-dont-get-tickets/
U.S. Pacific Fleet announces 30th RIMPAC Exercise From Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet Public Affairs
U.S. Pacific Fleet announces 30th RIMPAC Exercise From Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet Public Affairs SAN DIEGO — The biennial Rim...
Hilo man sentenced to 10 years for financial crimes
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/23/hawaii-news/hilo-man-sentenced-to-10-years-for-financial-crimes/
Hilo caregiver accused of stealing from 92-year-old man
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/23/hawaii-news/hilo-caregiver-accused-of-stealing-from-92-year-old-man/
Lions’ district convention returns to Hilo after eight years
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/23/hawaii-news/lions-district-convention-returns-to-hilo-after-eight-years-2/
BIIF golf: Saito, Palakiko win at Waikoloa Village; Waiakea girls win team title
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/23/sports/biif-golf-saito-palakiko-win-at-waikoloa-village-waiakea-girls-win-team-title/
Council’s attempt to override Alameda’s veto falls short
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/23/hawaii-news/councils-attempt-to-override-alamedas-veto-falls-short/?WHT=60e737cd8ca8eb44938e054f4eeede8a8df22279
