DOH MONITORING EBOLA, HANTAVIRUS OUTBREAKS
HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is actively monitoring an outbreak of Bundigbugyo virus, a strain of Ebola virus, that is occurring in the...
Year: 2026
Mayor Alameda Requests Assistance from State to Reduce Traffic Fatalities, Urges Residents to ‘Drive Safe and Make it Home’
Mayor Kimo Alameda is requesting assistance from the State to improve traffic safety on Hawaiʻi Island and urges residents to...
Police Investigating Fatal Traffic Collision in HPP
Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a fatal traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a vehicle that occurred Monday afternoon, May...
A Paper Airplane, A Song Request, and a Neighbor’s Kindness That Touched Millions
A Paper Airplane, A Song Request, and a Neighbor’s Kindness That Touched Millions A paper airplane, a song request, and...
Kaua‘i Looks To Triple Homeless Funding On Heels Of Lower Count The County Council also increased funding for invasive species mitigation and mental health programs as part of its ongoing review of next year’s budget.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/kauai-looks-to-triple-homeless-funding-on-heels-of-lower-count/
Candidate Faced Little Vetting For Charter School Board The Hawaiʻi education board reviews applications to the state charter school commission. Some school leaders say the process should be more rigorous.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/controversial-candidate-faced-little-vetting-for-charter-school-board/
Maui’s Speed Bump Bonanza Is Driving Some Locals Crazy The county has installed dozens of traffic-calming devices to improve public safety. Some residents say it has gone too far.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/mauis-speed-bump-bonanza-is-driving-some-locals-crazy/
Kona teen to compete in world jiu-jitsu competition this summer
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/19/sports/kona-teen-to-compete-in-world-jiu-jitsu-competition-this-summer/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Report: Expanding childcare tax credit could boost workforce
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/19/hawaii-news/report-expanding-childcare-tax-credit-could-boost-workforce/
Bill gives Maunakea authority more time to take over management of summit area
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/19/hawaii-news/bill-gives-maunakea-authority-more-time-to-take-over-management-of-summit-area/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Hilo man dies after beating, murder investigation opened
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/19/hawaii-news/hilo-man-dies-after-beating-murder-investigation-opened/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR MAKANA MCCLELLAN RECEIVES NATIONAL COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR HONOR
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR MAKANA MCCLELLAN RECEIVES NATIONAL COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR HONOR HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green today announced and congratulated...
Hawaiʻi Pays The Highest Electric Rates In The Nation. We Don’t Have To Let’s make it easier and faster to permit and build clean energy in Hawaiʻi.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/hawaii-pays-the-highest-electric-rates-in-the-nation-we-dont-have-to/
She Never Got to Say Thank You — Until Nearly 20 Years Later
She Never Got to Say Thank You — Until Nearly 20 Years Later Nearly two decades after a difficult childhood...
AT&T Withdraws Controversial Kaua‘i Cell Tower Plan Community members on the North Shore overwhelmingly opposed a plan to build a cell tower less than 50 feet from one resident’s bedroom window.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/att-withdraws-controversial-kauai-cell-tower-plan/
Requiring Judges To Consider Past Trauma Of Youth Offenders Aim Of New Law The proposed law, which awaits the governor’s signature, would also bar youth who have been trafficked or sexually abused from being charged as adults for crimes in which their abuser is the victim.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/requiring-judges-to-consider-past-trauma-of-youth-offenders-aim-of-new-law/
Stricter E-Bike Regulations Planned For Hawai‘i The new bill would mandate helmets for anyone under 18, ban wheelies or stunt riding on public streets, and place other age restrictions on riding.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/stricter-e-bike-regulations-planned-for-hawaii/
Hawaiʻi Residents With Unpaid Medical Bills Could Soon Get Help The Legislature this year passed a bill to cancel unpaid medical debt for lower-income Hawaiʻi residents.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/hawaii-residents-with-unpaid-medical-bills-could-soon-get-help/
DOE expanding farm-to-school programs
Fresh produce grown just steps from the cafeteria is now making its way onto student plates at Waipahu High School,...
Hawaii poses unique challenges in removing unexploded military munitions
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/18/hawaii-news/hawaii-poses-unique-challenges-in-removing-unexploded-military-munitions/
