Year: 2026

State lawmakers try to tackle Hawaii’s teacher shortage

February 18, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/18/hawaii-news/state-lawmakers-try-to-tackle-hawaiis-teacher-shortage/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Waikoloa Hulu Street Evacuation Drill Scheduled for Feb. 21

February 18, 2026 0

Waikoloa Hulu Street Evacuation Drill Scheduled for Feb. 21 Waikoloa Village residents will have another chance to get familiar...

2-17-26 Public Invited to Five Coffee With a Cop Events in West Hawai‘i

February 17, 2026 0

2-17-26 Public Invited to Five Coffee With a Cop Events in West Hawai‘i As part of their ongoing community outreach...

9 a.m. update: Potential for Public Safety Power Shutoff persists on Maui and Hawaiʻi Island Hawaiian Electric closely monitoring hazardous weather conditions

February 17, 2026 0

9 a.m. update: Potential for Public Safety Power Shutoff persists on Maui and Hawaiʻi Island Hawaiian Electric closely monitoring hazardous...

‘There’s Just A Special Connection’: Firefighter Who Rescued Puppies In House Fire Adopts Them

February 17, 2026 0

'There’s Just A Special Connection': Firefighter Who Rescued Puppies In House Fire Adopts Them A firefighter who rescued a litter...

Honolulu Police Officer Shoots Hālawa Man During Domestic Dispute The man was wielding a knife and didn’t stop approaching police after being shocked with a Taser, police chief said.

February 17, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/honolulu-police-officer-shoots-halawa-man-during-domestic-dispute/

Mike Miske Case: Investigation Into Crime Syndicate May Not Be Over Yet Recent court filings in the civil asset forfeiture case suggest that a criminal investigation may still be alive.

February 17, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/mike-miske-case-investigation-crime-syndicate-not-over/

Divers Are Dying Near The Surface. Now There’s A Call For Safety Warnings Freediving is one of the leading causes of fatal drownings for Hawaiʻi residents. Now lawmakers and safety advocates want labels on equipment — and more.

February 17, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/divers-dying-near-surface-now-call-for-safety-warnings/

New Mauna Kea Authority Has Difficult Task Ahead — And Limited Time University officials and some senators are concerned about the fate of astronomy on the mountain

February 17, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/new-mauna-kea-authority-has-difficult-task-ahead-and-limited-time/

Top Hawaiʻi robotics teams advance to the 2026 VEX World Championships

February 17, 2026 0

Hawai‘i Space Grant Consortium University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Hawai‘i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology School of Ocean and Earth...

Demand soars for loan relief to keep health care workers in Hawaii

February 17, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/17/hawaii-news/demand-soars-for-loan-relief-to-keep-health-care-workers-in-hawaii/

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Bill Would Turn Kids Into Published Authors At Kalihi Schools Lawmakers are pushing for the education department to create more hands-on and project-based learning opportunities for students.

February 16, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/bill-would-turn-kids-into-book-authors-at-kalihi-schools/

String Of ‘Devastating’ Suicides In Hawaiʻi Prisons Continues Corrections officials are asking for millions of dollars this year to hire dozens of health care workers to improve mental health services inside.

February 16, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/string-of-devastating-suicides-in-hawaii-prisons-continues/

Where Are Honolulu’s Wāhine Lifeguards? 19 Out Of 20 Are Men Hawaiʻi has some of the lowest rates of female lifeguards in the country. As more women surfers claim a spot in the lineup, there’s hope that might change.

February 16, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/where-are-honolulus-wahine-lifeguards-19-out-of-20-are-men/

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Initial ‘Green Fee’ projects are caught in funding dilemma

February 16, 2026 0

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Year: 2026

State lawmakers try to tackle Hawaii’s teacher shortage

Waikoloa Hulu Street Evacuation Drill Scheduled for Feb. 21

2-17-26 Public Invited to Five Coffee With a Cop Events in West Hawai‘i

9 a.m. update: Potential for Public Safety Power Shutoff persists on Maui and Hawaiʻi Island Hawaiian Electric closely monitoring hazardous weather conditions

‘There’s Just A Special Connection’: Firefighter Who Rescued Puppies In House Fire Adopts Them

Honolulu Police Officer Shoots Hālawa Man During Domestic Dispute The man was wielding a knife and didn’t stop approaching police after being shocked with a Taser, police chief said.

Mike Miske Case: Investigation Into Crime Syndicate May Not Be Over Yet Recent court filings in the civil asset forfeiture case suggest that a criminal investigation may still be alive.

Divers Are Dying Near The Surface. Now There’s A Call For Safety Warnings Freediving is one of the leading causes of fatal drownings for Hawaiʻi residents. Now lawmakers and safety advocates want labels on equipment — and more.

New Mauna Kea Authority Has Difficult Task Ahead — And Limited Time University officials and some senators are concerned about the fate of astronomy on the mountain

Top Hawaiʻi robotics teams advance to the 2026 VEX World Championships

Demand soars for loan relief to keep health care workers in Hawaii

Banyan Drive in spotlight: State bills seek to create community development district

Revamped HI-5 program proposal draws mixed testimony

Civil Defense message for Monday 02-16-2026

HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT U.S. Geological Survey Monday, February 16, 2026

Missing Horse Rescued After Months In The Mountains — Using A Raft And Snowmobiles

Bill Would Turn Kids Into Published Authors At Kalihi Schools Lawmakers are pushing for the education department to create more hands-on and project-based learning opportunities for students.

String Of ‘Devastating’ Suicides In Hawaiʻi Prisons Continues Corrections officials are asking for millions of dollars this year to hire dozens of health care workers to improve mental health services inside.

Where Are Honolulu’s Wāhine Lifeguards? 19 Out Of 20 Are Men Hawaiʻi has some of the lowest rates of female lifeguards in the country. As more women surfers claim a spot in the lineup, there’s hope that might change.

Initial ‘Green Fee’ projects are caught in funding dilemma

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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