Year: 2026

Local sports briefs: Dragons slay Daggers; Waiakea completes thrilling comeback

February 27, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/27/sports/local-sports-briefs-dragons-slay-daggers-waiakea-completes-thrilling-comeback/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke stays silent on state subpoenas

February 27, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/27/hawaii-news/hawaii-lt-gov-sylvia-luke-stays-silent-on-state-subpoenas/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Strong January masks uneven Hawaii tourism outlook

February 27, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/27/hawaii-news/strong-january-masks-uneven-hawaii-tourism-outlook/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Volcano Watch — Mauna Loa has lessons to teach during quiet times

February 27, 2026 0

By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory February 26, 2026 The 2022 eruption of Mauna Loa was an extraordinary eruption in a lot of ways....

Health

POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH RISKS FROM WHALE CARCASS OFF HAWAIʻI ISLAND’S KONA COAST

February 26, 2026 0

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaiʻi – The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources has been monitoring the remains of...

16-year-old Victoria Geil who was reported as a runaway

February 26, 2026 0

Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Victoria Geil who was reported as a runaway....

Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch authorized the reopening of Jade Palace 2

February 26, 2026 0

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaiʻi — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch authorized the reopening of Jade Palace 2, issuing...

Every Afternoon, Construction Workers Stop What They’re Doing For One Little Girl — And It’s Beautiful

February 26, 2026 0

Every Afternoon, Construction Workers Stop What They’re Doing For One Little Girl — And It’s Beautiful Every afternoon around 3...

The Success Of Hawaiʻi’s Food And Farm Bills Could Depend On One Thing As Hawaiʻi continues to pinch pennies and fill holes created by federal cuts, lawmakers may have to choose between bills designed to bolster local food or fight invasive species.

February 26, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/the-success-of-hawaiis-food-and-farm-bills-could-depend-on-one-thing/

More Design Delays Could Push Back Honolulu Rail Project — Again The city center segment of the $10B rail project is supposed to open in March 2031, but an outside consultant questions whether that plan is still feasible.

February 26, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/design-delays-could-push-back-honolulu-rail/

STATE ETHICS COMMISSION ISSUES GENERAL ADVISORY OPINIONS ON APPLICATION OF NEPOTISM LAW TO COACHING STAFF AND STATE EMPLOYEE ACCEPTANCE OF TRAVEL REWARDS

February 26, 2026 0

STATE ETHICS COMMISSION ISSUES GENERAL ADVISORY OPINIONS ON APPLICATION OF NEPOTISM LAW TO COACHING STAFF AND STATE EMPLOYEE ACCEPTANCE OF...

At 5-foot-7, reliever Tomii stands tall on the mound for Rainbows

February 26, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/26/sports/at-5-foot-7-reliever-tomii-stands-tall-on-the-mound-for-rainbows/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Hawaii County police officer enters plea for tampering with physical evidence

February 26, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/26/hawaii-news/hawaii-county-police-officer-enters-plea-for-tampering-with-physical-evidence/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

‘It’s a huge win for the state of Hawaii’: Patriots QB Drake Maye hosts keiki clinic in Kona

February 26, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/26/sports/its-a-huge-win-for-the-state-of-hawaii-patriots-qb-drake-maye-hosts-keiki-clinic-in-kona/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

State Senate bribery bills progress as corruption allegations linger

February 26, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/26/hawaii-news/state-senate-bribery-bills-progress-as-corruption-allegations-linger/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

The Kohala Center’s 2026 Hoaʻāina Stewardship Experiences

February 25, 2026 0

Community members of all ages are invited to sign up for The Kohala Center’s 2026 Hoaʻāina Stewardship Experiences! Registration is...

‘I Just Instantly Ran To Help Him’: NYC Teen Rescues Child From Frozen Pond

February 25, 2026 0

'I Just Instantly Ran To Help Him': NYC Teen Rescues Child From Frozen Pond A New York City teenager is...

Controversial Kōloa Housing Project Gets Green Light In Unanimous Vote Over objections, the commission cited the dire need for more homes. At least 45% of the units must go to locals.

February 25, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/kauai-planning-commission-approves-controversial-koloa-housing-project/

Maui Planning Commission Rejects Bill To Save Thousands Of Vacation Rentals The County Council would now need a supermajority vote to allow thousands of apartment-zoned units to keep operating as short-term rentals.

February 25, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/maui-planning-commission-rejects-bill-to-save-thousands-of-vacation-rentals/

Is Now The Time For Reforming Hawaiʻi Schools? A controversial bill would cut top superintendent positions from the DOE and increase community input in schools. Some families say the change is long overdue.

February 25, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/is-now-time-reforming-hawaii-schools/

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Year: 2026

Local sports briefs: Dragons slay Daggers; Waiakea completes thrilling comeback

Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke stays silent on state subpoenas

Strong January masks uneven Hawaii tourism outlook

Volcano Watch — Mauna Loa has lessons to teach during quiet times

POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH RISKS FROM WHALE CARCASS OFF HAWAIʻI ISLAND’S KONA COAST

16-year-old Victoria Geil who was reported as a runaway

Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch authorized the reopening of Jade Palace 2

Every Afternoon, Construction Workers Stop What They’re Doing For One Little Girl — And It’s Beautiful

The Success Of Hawaiʻi’s Food And Farm Bills Could Depend On One Thing As Hawaiʻi continues to pinch pennies and fill holes created by federal cuts, lawmakers may have to choose between bills designed to bolster local food or fight invasive species.

More Design Delays Could Push Back Honolulu Rail Project — Again The city center segment of the $10B rail project is supposed to open in March 2031, but an outside consultant questions whether that plan is still feasible.

STATE ETHICS COMMISSION ISSUES GENERAL ADVISORY OPINIONS ON APPLICATION OF NEPOTISM LAW TO COACHING STAFF AND STATE EMPLOYEE ACCEPTANCE OF TRAVEL REWARDS

At 5-foot-7, reliever Tomii stands tall on the mound for Rainbows

Hawaii County police officer enters plea for tampering with physical evidence

‘It’s a huge win for the state of Hawaii’: Patriots QB Drake Maye hosts keiki clinic in Kona

State Senate bribery bills progress as corruption allegations linger

The Kohala Center’s 2026 Hoaʻāina Stewardship Experiences

‘I Just Instantly Ran To Help Him’: NYC Teen Rescues Child From Frozen Pond

Controversial Kōloa Housing Project Gets Green Light In Unanimous Vote Over objections, the commission cited the dire need for more homes. At least 45% of the units must go to locals.

Maui Planning Commission Rejects Bill To Save Thousands Of Vacation Rentals The County Council would now need a supermajority vote to allow thousands of apartment-zoned units to keep operating as short-term rentals.

Is Now The Time For Reforming Hawaiʻi Schools? A controversial bill would cut top superintendent positions from the DOE and increase community input in schools. Some families say the change is long overdue.

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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