Year: 2026

Climate Funding Under New Hawai‘i Tax Could Be Cut By Millions Legislation to instead charge a per-passenger fee would recoup less than half of all the green fee revenues cruise ships were expected to generate.

February 24, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/climate-funding-under-new-hawaii-tax-could-be-cut-by-millions/

HMSA Proposal: Hawaiʻi Health Care Could See Radical Transformation Changes could touch 760,000 HMSA members and their doctors.

February 24, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/hmsa-proposal-hawaii-health-care-could-see-radical-transformation/

FORMER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEE PLEADS GUILTY TO EMBEZZLING GOVERNMENT FUNDS

February 24, 2026 0

FORMER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEE PLEADS GUILTY TO EMBEZZLING GOVERNMENT FUNDS HONOLULU – On February 23, 2026, former Hawai‘i...

Mahuna formally sworn in as police chief

February 24, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/24/hawaii-news/mahuna-formally-sworn-in-as-police-chief/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Second Annual HI-PAL Keiki Fun Run/Walk in Kona This Saturday

February 23, 2026 0

The Hawaiʻi Police Department Kona Community Policing Section, in partnership with PATH, will host its second annual HI-PAL Keiki Fun...

Police Renew Appeal for Information on Armed Fugitive; Two Previously Wanted Individuals Arrested

February 23, 2026 0

Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating a man and woman wanted on active...

Kona Community Policing Holding Kupuna Watch Meeting Friday in Hōlualoa

February 23, 2026 0

Hawaiʻi Police Department’s Kona Community Policing Section will hold its next monthly Kupuna Watch meeting on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026,...

Officer Leonard Warren Honored with Haweo Award for Leadership in Youth Engagement Projects

February 23, 2026 0

For his continued leadership in youth engagement and community partnership initiatives throughout West Hawaiʻi, Kona Community Policing Officer Leonard Warren...

DUI Stats

February 23, 2026 0

DUI Stats During the week of Feb. 9, through Feb. 15, 2026, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 19 motorists for driving...

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HAWAIʻI ISLAND 2026 SPRING BEARDED TURKEY SEASON

February 23, 2026 0

HAWAIʻI ISLAND 2026 SPRING BEARDED TURKEY SEASON HILO, Hawaiʻi – The 2026 Spring Bearded Turkey Hunting Season is fast...

Civil Defense message for Monday 02-23-2026 at 07:52 AM

February 23, 2026 0

Civil Defense message for Monday 02-23-2026 at 07:52 AM. The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for...

Teacher Turns First Graders’ Drawings Into Real Hats — Their Reaction Says It All

February 23, 2026 0

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.

February 23, 2026 0

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.

February 23, 2026 0

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.

February 23, 2026 0

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.

February 23, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/the-people-suing-kamehameha-schools-are-getting-death-threats/

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Travel Advisory – Global Entry and TSA PreCheck

February 22, 2026 0

2/22/26 - TSA PreCheck remains available at Hawai‘i airports. TheHawai‘i Department of Transportation has been advised by U.S. Customs and...

Year: 2026

Climate Funding Under New Hawai‘i Tax Could Be Cut By Millions Legislation to instead charge a per-passenger fee would recoup less than half of all the green fee revenues cruise ships were expected to generate.

HMSA Proposal: Hawaiʻi Health Care Could See Radical Transformation Changes could touch 760,000 HMSA members and their doctors.

FORMER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEE PLEADS GUILTY TO EMBEZZLING GOVERNMENT FUNDS

Mahuna formally sworn in as police chief

Second Annual HI-PAL Keiki Fun Run/Walk in Kona This Saturday

Police Renew Appeal for Information on Armed Fugitive; Two Previously Wanted Individuals Arrested

Kona Community Policing Holding Kupuna Watch Meeting Friday in Hōlualoa

Officer Leonard Warren Honored with Haweo Award for Leadership in Youth Engagement Projects

DUI Stats

HAWAIʻI ISLAND 2026 SPRING BEARDED TURKEY SEASON

Civil Defense message for Monday 02-23-2026 at 07:52 AM

Teacher Turns First Graders’ Drawings Into Real Hats — Their Reaction Says It All

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.

Controversial Developer Ousted As Manager of Downtown ‘Hell Hole’ Building The curtain is closing on Chad Waters’ leading role at 1136 Union Mall.

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.

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.

Bill offering relief to primary care doctors fails to advance

Kohala Obituary 1/26/2026

Hawaii lawmakers look to space for economic diversification

Travel Advisory – Global Entry and TSA PreCheck

Australian Billionaire Donates $10 Million to Turn 17,000 Acres Into Wildlife Sanctuary

Green signs executive order to preserve 2026 renewable energy tax credit

Two-day resilience conference kicks off in Hilo

2026 KTA Roy Fujimoto Scholarship awarded to 4 Big Island high school seniors

COORDINATED RESPONSE TO INVASIVE ANEMONE CONTINUES AT KĀNEʻOHE BAY

Hawaiʻi County Opens Application Process for Impact Grant Program

South Kohala Patrol Officer Andrew Love Jr. was recognized as Officer of the Quarter

Hawai’i Police Department’s Kona Community Policing Section hosted the inaugural Junior Police Officer (JPO) Day

Officers with the Hawaii Police Department’s Kona Community Policing Section recently partnered with the 808 Homeless Task Force

Mister Rogers Stamp Wins USPS Contest, Will Now Be Reissued

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