Year: 2026

A Do-Or-Die Moment For One Of Hawaiʻi’s Most Contested Trades A proposed aquarium fishing ban is in play as state aquatic resource officials move to revive the controversial fishing practice.

March 18, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/a-do-or-die-moment-for-one-of-hawaiis-most-contested-trades/

STATE OF HAWAIʻI RECEIVES PROPOSAL FROM JERA TO MODERNIZE OʻAHU’S ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE Proposal Follows Strategic Partnering Agreement; Outlines Pathway to Improve Affordability, Strengthen Grid Reliability and Support Hawai‘i’s Clean Energy Goals

March 18, 2026 0

STATE OF HAWAIʻI RECEIVES PROPOSAL FROM JERA TO MODERNIZE OʻAHU’S ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE Proposal Follows Strategic Partnering Agreement; Outlines Pathway to...

Kohala’s Layden Kauka leads the boys All-State basketball team

March 18, 2026 0

CONGRATULATIONS LAYDEN........ https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/18/sports/kohalas-layden-kauka-leads-the-boys-all-state-basketball-team/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Kohala Obituary 2/19/2026

March 18, 2026 0

Craig Masaru White, 73, of Waimea died Feb. 19. Born in North Kohala, he was a commercial fisherman and U.S....

Ready for another Kona low storm? Another system is forecast to hit the Big Island later this week

March 18, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/18/hawaii-news/ready-for-another-kona-low-storm-another-system-is-forecast-to-hit-the-big-island-later-this-week/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Kailua Village parking bill stalls again; measure aimed at capping fees draws spirited discussion

March 18, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/18/hawaii-news/kailua-village-parking-bill-stalls-again-measure-aimed-at-capping-fees-draws-spirited-discussion/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

restoration efforts after the powerful Kona Low

March 17, 2026 0

We have made strides in restoration efforts after the powerful Kona Low storm first struck the islands, and the safety...

Police Seeking Missing Woman Sarah Hurst

March 17, 2026 0

Police Seeking Missing Woman Sarah Hurst Hawai’i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 44-year-old Sarah Hurst...

STATE OF HAWAIʻI RECEIVES PROPOSAL FROM JERA TO MODERNIZE OʻAHU’S ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE

March 17, 2026 0

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI STATE OF HAWAIʻI RECEIVES PROPOSAL FROM JERA TO MODERNIZE OʻAHU’S ENERGY...

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HAWAIIAN PLANTS IN FUNDING CONTEST TO COME “ROARING BACK” Your Vote Helps Sustain ʻŌhiʻa and Kanaloa with a Chance at $10,000

March 17, 2026 0

HAWAIIAN PLANTS IN FUNDING CONTEST TO COME “ROARING BACK” Your Vote Helps Sustain ʻŌhiʻa and Kanaloa with a Chance at...

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Don’t fall for scams. ..

March 17, 2026 0

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) is reminding people not to click on links in unsolicited text messages....

Brown Water Advisory has been issued for shorelines from Ki’ilae Bay, South to Kalae Point(South point

March 17, 2026 0

A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for shorelines from Ki'ilae Bay, South to Kalae Point(South point), Hawaii Island The...

9 a.m. update: Hawaiian Electric restores more than 1,500 customers overnight

March 17, 2026 0

9 a.m. update: Hawaiian Electric restores more than 1,500 customers overnight About 5,500 without power on Maui, Hawaiʻi Island and...

Civil Defense message for Tuesday 03-17-2026 09:50 AM

March 17, 2026 0

This is a Civil Defense message for Tuesday 03-17-2026 09:50 AM. In response to impact across Hawaii Island from the recent...

Buried In An Avalanche For 4 Hours — His Wife’s ‘Find My iPhone’ Check Saved His Life

March 17, 2026 0

Buried In An Avalanche For 4 Hours — His Wife’s ‘Find My iPhone’ Check Saved His Life A Washington man...

You’re Right, Hawaiʻi, It Has Been Raining Way More Than Usual The latest Kona low pummeled the state with record-breaking rainfall, and that was on top of other fierce storms in recent weeks.

March 17, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/youre-right-hawai%ca%bbi-it-has-been-raining-way-more-than-usual/

Neighbor Islands Could See A Rare Political Win In The Legislature Bills primarily serving Hawaiʻi, Maui and Kauaʻi counties often struggle to gain traction, but a major housing bill has promise.

March 17, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/neighbor-islands-could-see-rare-win-legislature/

‘He Gave Everything To Save Nothing’: Firefighter’s Family Wants Change Pending lawsuit says supervisor sent young Maui firefighter into a raging flood without safety gear, leading him to be sucked into a drain.

March 17, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/firefighters-family-lawsuit-drowning-death/

The Big Island got hit from two directions. Kilauea was erupting, and the storm was moving in. Tephra fell in and around Volcano, with reports of up to 6 inches in Volcano Village and nearby areas. Highway 11 had to be closed for clearing equipment and debris. Visitors and residents who thought they were dealing with one problem were suddenly facing multiple problems. It was a Kona storm layered on the heels of an active eruption, road closures, and park-area disruption, which is the best way to understand what happened on the Big Island. Visitors usually think one risk at a time, but Hawaii stacked them up this week. Rain is one issue. Fierce wind is another. Closed highways are another. Volcanic fallout is another. Put them together, and a Big Island vacation in particular can turn into something very different from the version people thought they bought.

March 17, 2026 0

https://beatofhawaii.com/kona-storm-shattered-75-year-rainfall-record-and-exposed-how-fragile-hawaii-trips-are/

‘Plan for prolonged outages’: Thousands on Big Island still without power after Kona low storm

March 17, 2026 0

Roughly 8,000 Hawaiian Electric Company customers across Hawaii Island were still without electricity Monday afternoon as utility crews raced to...

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Year: 2026

A Do-Or-Die Moment For One Of Hawaiʻi’s Most Contested Trades A proposed aquarium fishing ban is in play as state aquatic resource officials move to revive the controversial fishing practice.

STATE OF HAWAIʻI RECEIVES PROPOSAL FROM JERA TO MODERNIZE OʻAHU’S ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE Proposal Follows Strategic Partnering Agreement; Outlines Pathway to Improve Affordability, Strengthen Grid Reliability and Support Hawai‘i’s Clean Energy Goals

Kohala’s Layden Kauka leads the boys All-State basketball team

Kohala Obituary 2/19/2026

Ready for another Kona low storm? Another system is forecast to hit the Big Island later this week

Kailua Village parking bill stalls again; measure aimed at capping fees draws spirited discussion

restoration efforts after the powerful Kona Low

Police Seeking Missing Woman Sarah Hurst

STATE OF HAWAIʻI RECEIVES PROPOSAL FROM JERA TO MODERNIZE OʻAHU’S ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE

HAWAIIAN PLANTS IN FUNDING CONTEST TO COME “ROARING BACK” Your Vote Helps Sustain ʻŌhiʻa and Kanaloa with a Chance at $10,000

Don’t fall for scams. ..

Brown Water Advisory has been issued for shorelines from Ki’ilae Bay, South to Kalae Point(South point

9 a.m. update: Hawaiian Electric restores more than 1,500 customers overnight

Civil Defense message for Tuesday 03-17-2026 09:50 AM

Buried In An Avalanche For 4 Hours — His Wife’s ‘Find My iPhone’ Check Saved His Life

You’re Right, Hawaiʻi, It Has Been Raining Way More Than Usual The latest Kona low pummeled the state with record-breaking rainfall, and that was on top of other fierce storms in recent weeks.

Neighbor Islands Could See A Rare Political Win In The Legislature Bills primarily serving Hawaiʻi, Maui and Kauaʻi counties often struggle to gain traction, but a major housing bill has promise.

‘He Gave Everything To Save Nothing’: Firefighter’s Family Wants Change Pending lawsuit says supervisor sent young Maui firefighter into a raging flood without safety gear, leading him to be sucked into a drain.

‘Plan for prolonged outages’: Thousands on Big Island still without power after Kona low storm

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF POLOLŪ TRAIL, LOOKOUT AND PARKING AREA

Oceanfront Benefit Dinner Raises Funds for Foster Youth Every ticket supports mentorship and transitional housing for youth aging out of foster care

2026 Neighbor Islands Homeless Point in Time Count Results Announced at West Hawai`i Press Conferenc

Middle School Students Become Heroes After Saving School Bus Driver During Medical Emergency

Fixed It! Remote West Kaua‘i Beach Park Reopens Polihale State Park’s access road has been cleared and resurfaced after a two-month closure.

‘Dire Consequences’: Honolulu Races To Save Flood Zone Funds The plan is a long time coming but gained momentum in the aftermath of this spring’s devastating Kona low storms.

Will Hawaiʻi Forfeit $5 Million For Teacher Apprenticeships? State leaders say the program will improve teacher retention and recruitment by providing more mentorship and financial support to prospective educators.

Doctor Accused Of Fertility Fraud. In Hawaiʻi, No Law Prevents It The allegations expose a lack of accountability mechanisms in this state for doctors who use their sperm to artificially inseminate unwitting fertility patients.

BIIF track and field: KSH sweeps, Schaut shines at championships

Kona CDP committee weighs in on STRVs measure

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