Year: 2026

‘We’re trying to build a resilient, sustainable food system’: The Food Basket makes progress on new Hilo campus

April 20, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/20/hawaii-news/were-trying-to-build-a-resilient-sustainable-food-system-the-food-basket-makes-progress-on-new-hilo-campus/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

In The Middle Of NYC, A Tiny Bird Is Creating Big Moments Of Joy

April 19, 2026 0

In The Middle Of NYC, A Tiny Bird Is Creating Big Moments Of Joy In the middle of one of...

The Hawaiʻi Legislature’s Biggest Travelers Island lawmakers travel near and far, often on the taxpayer’s dime. Data shows who went where.

April 19, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/the-hawaii-legislature-politicians-biggest-travelers/

Now Is The Time To Scuttle The Jones Act The reality for everyone in Hawaiʻi is this shipping law stifles competition and inflates prices.

April 19, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/now-is-the-time-to-scuttle-the-jones-act/

UH begins building roster in offseason

April 19, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/19/sports/uh-begins-building-roster-in-offseason/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

‘We’re ready to go’: After 8 long years, lower Puna residents are eager to drive home

April 19, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/19/hawaii-news/were-ready-to-go-after-8-long-years-lower-puna-residents-are-eager-to-drive-home/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

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Hawaii County STVRs measure advances

April 19, 2026 0

The proposed legislation places all short-term rentals into two groups: bed and breakfasts and short-term vacation rentals. https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/19/hawaii-news/hawaii-county-stvrs-measure-advances/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

This Small Island Diner Keeps Making Millionaires And No One Can Explain Why

April 18, 2026 0

This Small Island Diner Keeps Making Millionaires And No One Can Explain Why There’s something special cooking at one...

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BIIF baseball and softball: Regular season wrapping up across isle

April 18, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/18/sports/biif-baseball-and-softball-regular-season-wrapping-up-across-isle/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

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Work to replace lava tube bridge begins Thursday

April 18, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/18/hawaii-news/work-to-replace-lava-tube-bridge-begins-thursday/

BOIL WATER NOTICE ISSUED FOR WAIALUA SUGAR PUMP 2 SYSTEM ColiBacteria Detected in Water System

April 18, 2026 0

BOIL WATER NOTICE ISSUED FOR WAIALUA SUGAR PUMP 2 SYSTEM ColiBacteria Detected in Water System HONOLULU — On...

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PEAK MONK SEAL PUPPING SEASON IS UNDERWAY – GIVE SEALS SPACE

April 17, 2026 0

HONOLULU – Hawaiian monk seal peak pupping season is underway across the islands, a critical time for one of the...

Police Investigating Possible Drowning in Kailua-Kona

April 17, 2026 0

Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a possible drowning involving a 26-year-old Oahu man that occurred on Wednesday afternoon, April 15,...

Police Charge Visitor with Attempted Murder Following Stabbing Incident at Sea

April 17, 2026 0

Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 21-year-old Avery Nissen of Overland Park, Kansas with attempted murder and other related...

Chief Mahuna Talk Story Session April 21 in Kapa‘au

April 17, 2026 0

The Hawaiʻi Police Department invites the public to attend Police Chief Reed Mahuna’s next informal “Talk Story with the Chief”...

He Ran Into A Burning Building, Saved 7 Lives, Then Told His Mom He ‘Just Fell’

April 17, 2026 0

He Ran Into A Burning Building, Saved 7 Lives, Then Told His Mom He 'Just Fell' On March 24, 2026,...

Harassment At Center Of Lawsuit Against Top Hawaiʻi Land Official Former state Land Administrator Russell Tsuji claims he was accused of being a political mole and was assigned an impossible task in an effort to get rid of him.

April 17, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/ex-hawaii-land-official-accuses-chair-of-harassment/

Family Suing Kamehameha Schools Can Stay Anonymous For Now Their identities will be revealed to the school’s attorneys and the judge presiding over the case.

April 17, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/family-suing-kamehameha-schools-can-stay-anonymous-for-now/

Sports

BIIF girls basketball: Salazar-Harrell, Soriano lead All-BIIF teams; Awa, Cazimero win Coach of the Year

April 17, 2026 0

Kohala guard Adriana Soriano was named BIIF DII Player of the Year after leading the Cowgirls in scoring at 15...

County budget of nearly $1B is under review

April 17, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/17/hawaii-news/county-budget-of-nearly-1b-is-under-review/?WHT=bb502743f2d19148e9d929c115dcfed127d968cd

Year: 2026

‘We’re trying to build a resilient, sustainable food system’: The Food Basket makes progress on new Hilo campus

In The Middle Of NYC, A Tiny Bird Is Creating Big Moments Of Joy

The Hawaiʻi Legislature’s Biggest Travelers Island lawmakers travel near and far, often on the taxpayer’s dime. Data shows who went where.

Now Is The Time To Scuttle The Jones Act The reality for everyone in Hawaiʻi is this shipping law stifles competition and inflates prices.

UH begins building roster in offseason

‘We’re ready to go’: After 8 long years, lower Puna residents are eager to drive home

Hawaii County STVRs measure advances

This Small Island Diner Keeps Making Millionaires And No One Can Explain Why

BIIF baseball and softball: Regular season wrapping up across isle

Work to replace lava tube bridge begins Thursday

BOIL WATER NOTICE ISSUED FOR WAIALUA SUGAR PUMP 2 SYSTEM ColiBacteria Detected in Water System

PEAK MONK SEAL PUPPING SEASON IS UNDERWAY – GIVE SEALS SPACE

Police Investigating Possible Drowning in Kailua-Kona

Police Charge Visitor with Attempted Murder Following Stabbing Incident at Sea

Chief Mahuna Talk Story Session April 21 in Kapa‘au

He Ran Into A Burning Building, Saved 7 Lives, Then Told His Mom He ‘Just Fell’

Harassment At Center Of Lawsuit Against Top Hawaiʻi Land Official Former state Land Administrator Russell Tsuji claims he was accused of being a political mole and was assigned an impossible task in an effort to get rid of him.

Family Suing Kamehameha Schools Can Stay Anonymous For Now Their identities will be revealed to the school’s attorneys and the judge presiding over the case.

BIIF girls basketball: Salazar-Harrell, Soriano lead All-BIIF teams; Awa, Cazimero win Coach of the Year

County budget of nearly $1B is under review

Tiny Bear Cub Rescued From Highway Ditch By New Jersey Troopers

Political ‘Hot Potato’: Where Should Hawaiʻi Ban Aquarium Fishing? The House and Senate have to work out major differences if the bill is to pass in the next two weeks.

‘Not A Priority’: Frustrations Mount Over Missing Fire Evacuation Route Hawai‘i County Council is weighing the mayor’s budget request to build more housing before finishing an evacuation route in Waikōloa.

Charter Commission Panel Recommends Big Changes To HPD Oversight A commission subcommittee is pushing forward a major overhaul of the Honolulu Police Commission including how the chief is selected and misconduct investigated.

Honolulu’s Airport Has AI Theme Songs. The Internet Is Divided The AI-generated tunes celebrating the islands are played hourly over the airport sound system. Some travelers think they misrepresent local culture.

OHA Chair Leads Delegation to Washington, D.C. to Address Military-Leased Lands and Federal Funding for Native Hawaiian Programs

Kailua Village parking bill stalls again

Big Island Sports HOF welcomes UH’s Chang to Hilo

County plan to acquire Kumukahi advances

BIIF baseball: Playoffs begin across isle; Wildcats, Dragons, Warriors, Ka Makani collect Game 1 wins

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