$1.8 MILLION AWARDED FOR WILDFIRE MITIGATION PROJECTS ACROSS HAWAIʻI
HONOLULU – Eight organizations across five islands have been awarded $1.8 million through the 2026 Hawaiʻi Urban Interface (HUI) Wildfire Grant...
Year: 2026
Police Arrest, Charge Hilo Man on Drug Offenses
Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested and charged 45-year-old Michael Bratt of Hilo with multiple drug offenses following a Vice Division...
Summary of Episode 52
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE U.S. Geological Survey Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 9:10 AM KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25'16" N...
Anonymous Donor Gives $100,000 to Save Senior Food Program After Woman’s Plea for Help
Anonymous Donor Gives $100,000 to Save Senior Food Program After Woman's Plea for Help An anonymous donor has stepped forward...
This Hawaiian Waterbird Is Making A Comeback. Should It Still Be Endangered? Most agree efforts to save the aeʻo have succeeded so far, but some worry about lifting its ‘endangered’ status in a Trump era with looser conservation rules.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/07/this-hawaiian-waterbird-is-making-a-comeback-should-it-still-be-endangered/
These Historic Oʻahu Homes Pay Practically No Property Tax Honolulu homes valued in the millions are getting a major tax break. One City Council member says the program is being abused.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/07/these-historic-o%ca%bbahu-homes-pay-practically-no-property-tax/
Betting On Hawaiʻi Politics Is Legal Despite State’s Gambling Ban Users can now wager on when indicted Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke may resign on the prediction market app Kalshi, which is not covered by Hawaiʻi’s gambling law.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/07/betting-on-hawaii-politics-is-legal-despite-states-gambling-ban/
HFD celebrates graduation of Firefighter Recruitment Class
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/29/hawaii-news/hfd-celebrates-graduation-of-firefighter-recruitment-class/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
HAWAIʻI TOURISM AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES 2026 COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM RECIPIENTS Community-Based Organizations Statewide Selected to Present Authentic Experiences for Residents and Visitors
HAWAIʻI TOURISM AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES 2026 COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM RECIPIENTS Community-Based Organizations Statewide Selected to Present Authentic Experiences for Residents...
ALAN B. CARPENTER CHOSEN TO LEAD DIVISION OF STATE PARKS
ALAN B. CARPENTER CHOSEN TO LEAD DIVISION OF STATE PARKS HONOLULU – Alan B. Carpenter has been selected...
Speed Limit to be Reduced on Portion of Puainako Street Extension
The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works (DPW) will be lowering the speed limit on a portion of the...
HAWAIʻI TOURISM AUTHORITY RELEASES 2026-2030 STRATEGIC PLAN BUILT ON STATEWIDE COMMUNITY INPUT
HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) released its 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, a five-year framework to strengthen Hawaiʻi’s competitiveness as...
A Lonely 4 Year Old’s Daily Wave Brought an Entire Neighborhood Together
A Lonely 4 Year Old's Daily Wave Brought an Entire Neighborhood Together What began as one little boy waving at...
Wildfire Fatigue? Community Support Is Dwindling For Maui Fire Survivors While a greater number of displaced residents have found stable housing and employment, wildfire survivors continue to struggle with mental and physical health.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/07/wildfire-fatigue-community-support-is-dwindling-for-maui-fire-survivors/
Hawaiʻi Loves Its Elementary Schools. That Changes With Time The state’s elementary schools had the greatest number of students and teachers feeling safe and satisfied.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/07/hawaii-loves-its-elementary-schools-that-changes-with-time/
‘Culture Of Corruption’? Records Link Arrested Lawmaker To Lobbyist We examined the legislative record of Hawaiʻi Rep. Ryan Yamane, suspected of bribery, and his ties to a well-connected lobbyist. Here’s what we found.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/07/culture-of-corruption-records-link-arrested-lawmaker-to-lobbyist/
County gets some help from FEMA for blaze in W. Hawaii
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/28/hawaii-news/county-gets-some-help-from-fema-for-blaze-in-w-hawaii/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Storm-damaged Konawaena HS ready for new school year
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/28/hawaii-news/storm-damaged-konawaena-hs-ready-for-new-school-year/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Customers Line Up Before Sunrise to Support Young Woman’s Front Porch Bakery
Customers Line Up Before Sunrise to Support Young Woman's Front Porch Bakery Long before the sun comes up each...
The Big Island’s Rare Coastal Pools Are Under Siege Sea level rise is endangering the fragile brackish waters on the Kona Coast, but it’s also creating new ones.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/07/the-big-islands-rare-coastal-pools-are-under-siege/
