Kohala Obituary 2/8/2026
Hale “Hama” Haruto Hamada, 82, of Kapolei, Oahu, formerly of Captain Cook, died Feb. 8 at home. Born in Kohala,...
Year: 2026
86-Year-Old Farmer Turns Down $15 Million Offer From Data Center Developers
86-Year-Old Farmer Turns Down $15 Million Offer From Data Center Developers An 86-year-old Pennsylvania farmer is going viral — not...
Hawaiʻi Attorney Accused Of Lying During Kealoha Trial Could Face Discipline Kevin Sumida could face punishment ranging from a private admonition to suspension.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/hawaii-attorney-accused-lying-kealoha-trial-could-face-discipline/
The Thirty Meter Telescope Is Still Alive — For Now The TMT project is back under consideration for federal support, but it must complete a final design phase without taxpayer assistance.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/the-thirty-meter-telescope-is-still-alive-for-now/
Kidney Nonprofit Charged Taxpayers ‘Outrageous’ Prices For Covid Tests Following Civil Beat’s reporting, the nonprofit is enlisting outside help to review its books.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/kidney-nonprofit-charged-taxpayers-outrageous-prices-covid-tests/
West Oahu refinery to produce plant-based biofuels
Par Hawaii Refining LLC, a more than 50-year-old petroleum refinery in James Campbell Industrial Park, says this month it will...
Hawaii lawmakers seek to close gaps in mental health treatment for homeless
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/02/hawaii-news/hawaii-lawmakers-seek-to-close-gaps-in-mental-health-treatment-for-homeless/
BIIF flag football: ‘Riders handle Kahuku in South Kona
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/02/sports/biif-flag-football-riders-handle-kahuku-in-south-kona/
Surveyed residents support the building of community kauhale
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/02/hawaii-news/surveyed-residents-support-the-building-of-community-kauhale/
Teacher Wins $1 Million For Turning Slums Into 800+ Classrooms
Teacher Wins $1 Million For Turning Slums Into 800+ Classrooms A teacher in India who transformed some of the country’s...
Guardrails Needed If LNG Is To Work In Hawaiʻi If liquefied natural gas proponents believe their case is strong, they should be willing to meet these standards.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/guardrails-needed-if-lng-is-to-work-in-hawaii/
What Pushes Locals Out Of Hawaiʻi? Low Wages The Honolulu Charter Commission has a once-in-a-decade opportunity to address the county’s crisis.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/what-pushes-locals-out-of-hawaii-low-wages/
Suddenly Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Aren’t Talking Much About Those Big Tax Cuts The prospect of having to backpedal on promised tax breaks isn’t going over well in an election year.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/suddenly-hawaii-lawmakers-arent-talking-much-about-those-big-tax-cuts/
Keaau health center might be ready by 2028; cost of new facility could reach $90M
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/01/hawaii-news/keaau-health-center-might-be-ready-by-2028-cost-of-new-facility-could-reach-90m/
HIDOT advances $7 billion overhaul of airports
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/01/hawaii-news/hidot-advances-7-billion-overhaul-of-airports/
Teacher Wins $1 Million For Turning Slums Into 800+ Classrooms
Teacher Wins $1 Million For Turning Slums Into 800+ Classrooms A teacher in India who transformed some of the country’s...
Former Maui Police Officer Sentenced to 65 Months for Unjustified Tasing
Former Maui Police Officer Sentenced to 65 Months for Unjustified Tasing U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Hawaii HONOLULU – United...
Armed Felon and Methamphetamine Trafficker from Oahu Sentenced to Over 14 Years in Federal Prison
Armed Felon and Methamphetamine Trafficker from Oahu Sentenced to Over 14 Years in Federal Prison U.S. Attorney's Office, District of...
Hawaiian Electric parent’s earnings topped $100M in 2025
The parent of Hawaii’s biggest electric utility rebounded financially with a $123 million profit in 2025 after a $1.4 billion...
Local sports briefs: Hilo Golf Classic coming soon; Vulcans to host Tokyo team this weekend
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/28/sports/local-sports-briefs-hilo-golf-classic-coming-soon-vulcans-to-host-tokyo-team-this-weekend/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
