Volcano Watch — Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou: a round-up of fireworks from Kīlauea’s fountains
By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory January 2, 2026 Kīlauea has been providing “fireworks” all year long on the Island of Hawaiʻi, and today...
Year: 2026
An Amazon Driver Spotted Lost Cash Outside A Home. His Response Went Viral
An Amazon Driver Spotted Lost Cash Outside A Home. His Response Went Viral A small act of honesty from an...
Counties Are On A Hiring Spree, But Recruitment Challenges Linger Some neighbor island jobs have the edge in salaries compared to their Oʻahu counterparts, adding to hiring difficulties.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/counties-hiring-spree-recruitment-challenges-linger/
Drones And Tougher Fireworks Enforcement Usher In The New Year Authorities were hoping for a far less explosive New Year’s Eve than last year even as a new fireworks smuggling case surfaced on the Big Island.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/drones-and-tougher-fireworks-enforcement-usher-in-the-new-year/
PUC Approves Hawaiian Electric Wildfire Mitigation Plan and Completes Wildfire Recovery Fund Study
PUC Approves Hawaiian Electric Wildfire Mitigation Plan and Completes Wildfire Recovery Fund Study HONOLULU – In a major step toward...
Visitor Spending Increased in November 2025 Despite Fewer Visitor Arrivals
Visitor Spending Increased in November 2025 Despite Fewer Visitor Arrivals HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic...
In 2026, Hawaii will see a busy election, more rail construction, economic uncertainty
The primary election in August and general election in November will decide races for Hawaii’s two U.S. House seats, the...
Minimum wage hike, ‘Green fee’ tax among Hawaii’s new 2026 laws
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/01/hawaii-news/minimum-wage-hike-green-fee-tax-among-hawaiis-new-2026-laws/
