Civil Defense message for Monday 02-23-2026 at 07:52 AM
Civil Defense message for Monday 02-23-2026 at 07:52 AM. The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for...
Year: 2026
Teacher Turns First Graders’ Drawings Into Real Hats — Their Reaction Says It All
Teacher Turns First Graders' Drawings Into Real Hats — Their Reaction Says It All In Kelso, Washington, a group of...
Kaua‘i Residents Worry 148-unit Housing Project Will ‘Kill’ Kōloa Town The Garden Isle needs more housing but Kōloa residents worry the proposed project is too big, will harm the environment and won’t be within reach of community members.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/kauai-residents-worry-148-unit-housing-project-will-kill-koloa-town/
Controversial Developer Ousted As Manager of Downtown ‘Hell Hole’ Building The curtain is closing on Chad Waters’ leading role at 1136 Union Mall.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/controversial-developer-ousted-as-manager-of-downtown-hell-hole-building/
Free Buses For Keiki? Supporters Hopeful After Statewide Bill Axed A proposal for statewide free transit died last week at the Legislature, but supporters still have hope for a proposal to make transit free for youth.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/free-buses-keiki-supporters-hopeful-statewide-bill-axed/
The People Suing Kamehameha Schools Are Getting Death Threats One family in the lawsuit wants the courts to keep its members anonymous. KS wants their identities revealed.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/the-people-suing-kamehameha-schools-are-getting-death-threats/
Bill offering relief to primary care doctors fails to advance
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/23/hawaii-news/bill-offering-relief-to-primary-care-doctors-fails-to-advance/
Kohala Obituary 1/26/2026
Francisco Ceriaco “Camilo” Tagalicod, 63, of Kapaau died Jan. 26 at Kohala Hospital. Born in Hilo, he was a delivery...
Hawaii lawmakers look to space for economic diversification
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/23/hawaii-news/hawaii-lawmakers-look-to-space-for-economic-diversification/
Travel Advisory – Global Entry and TSA PreCheck
2/22/26 - TSA PreCheck remains available at Hawai‘i airports. TheHawai‘i Department of Transportation has been advised by U.S. Customs and...
Teacher Turns First Graders’ Drawings Into Real Hats — Their Reaction Says It All
Teacher Turns First Graders' Drawings Into Real Hats — Their Reaction Says It All In Kelso, Washington, a group of...
Family, community honor late kumu hula Nalani Kanaka‘ole-Zane
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/22/hawaii-news/family-community-honor-late-kumu-hula-nalani-kanakaole-zane/
Bills to protect reef fish from poaching advance at Hawaii Legislature
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/22/hawaii-news/bills-to-protect-reef-fish-from-poaching-advance-at-hawaii-legislature/
Police Investigating Fatal Traffic Collision That Killed Three-Year-Old Girl
Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a single-vehicle collision that claimed the life of a three-year-old Waikoloa girl Friday evening, Feb....
Police Told Teacher Not To Move Her Car. Then It Froze Solid—So Carvana Replaced It
Police Told Teacher Not To Move Her Car. Then It Froze Solid—So Carvana Replaced It When a Philadelphia teacher found...
DOH CLOSES JADE PALACE 2 FOR MULTIPLE FOOD SAFETY VIOLATIONS
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaiʻi — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) issued a red “closed” placard and immediately shut down Jade Palace...
Hawaiʻi Police Department Chief Mahuna Formally Sworn in; Public Ceremony Set For March 6
Hawaiʻi Police Department Chief Mahuna Formally Sworn in; Public Ceremony Set For March 6 Earlier today, the Hawai‘i County Police...
Overnight road closure for utility work in Keauhou Utility pole replacements on Thursday evening, Feb. 26
Overnight road closure for utility work in Keauhou Utility pole replacements on Thursday evening, Feb. 26 HILO, Feb. 20,...
Water Restriction Notice Downgraded to Water Conservation Notice for Affected South Kohala CustomersAFFECTED AREAS: ĀHUALOA TO WAIEMI SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING HONOKAIA, PU‘UKAPU, NIENIE, WAIMEA TOWN, LĀLĀMILO FARM LOTS, PORTIONS OF MANA ROAD, PORTIONS OF MĀMALAHOA HIGHWAY (HWY 19), ANEKONA ESTATES, AND KĀNEHOASUBDIVISION; SOUTH KOHALA
Water Restriction Notice Downgraded to Water Conservation Notice for Affected South Kohala CustomersAFFECTED AREAS: ĀHUALOA TO WAIEMI SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING HONOKAIA,...
Waipio Valley Road to be Closed for Geophysical Survey
Waipio Valley Road will be closed to all traffic between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day from Tuesday, Feb....
