Year: 2026

Preparing for the Potential Conclusion of FEMA Assistance on February 28, 2026…MAUI

January 17, 2026 0

https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/faq-preparing-potential-conclusion-fema-assistance-february-28-2026 FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program provides temporary housing and financial assistance to Maui wildfire survivors. Currently, the program is...

Oahu man receives 78 months in prison for drug, gun crimes

January 17, 2026 0

A felon who tried to run down a Honolulu police officer with his car was sentenced Monday to 6-1/2 years...

Sports

BIIF basketball: Wildcats wash Waveriders in crosstown clash; Dragons get back on track

January 17, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/17/sports/biif-basketball-wildcats-wash-waveriders-in-crosstown-clash-dragons-get-back-on-track/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Feds investigate Hawaii DOE’s policies on gender identity, sports

January 17, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/17/hawaii-news/feds-investigate-hawaii-does-policies-on-gender-identity-sports/

Police: Vehicle break-ins rise in Kona

January 17, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/17/hawaii-news/police-vehicle-break-ins-rise-in-kona/

Right-of-Way Permits Now Available Through EPIC

January 17, 2026 0

Right-of-Way Permits Now Available Through EPIC The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works (DPW) announces that permit applications to...

Foreign Oil Floods Into the Islands — But Venezuelan Crude Is Too Tainted Over the past decade, crude from countries, such as Libya, Russia and Argentina have helped keep the lights on in the Aloha State.

January 16, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/foreign-oil-fuels-hawaiis-electric-grid-not-venezuela/

Teacher Sets World Record After 61 Years At The Same School

January 16, 2026 0

Teacher Sets World Record After 61 Years At The Same School A beloved educator’s lifelong dedication has officially made history....

BIIF basketball: First-year Cowboys making impact for black and gold

January 16, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/15/sports/biif-basketball-first-year-cowboys-making-impact-for-black-and-gold/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

BIIF basketball: Lady Warriors overwhelm Daggers; Kauka scores 33 for Cowboys

January 16, 2026 0

Kohala boys handed Honoka‘a its first BIIF loss after an 85-55 rout inside King Kamehameha Park Gymnasium https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/16/sports/biif-basketball-lady-warriors-overwhelm-daggers-kauka-scores-33-for-cowboys/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Search for new Hawaii County fire chief begins

January 16, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/16/hawaii-news/search-for-new-hawaii-county-fire-chief-begins/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Volcano Watch — The 1969 Maunaulu eruption: 12 lava fountaining episodes

January 15, 2026 0

By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory January 15, 2026 Last week’s “Volcano Watch” article reviewed the lava fountaining eruption of Kīlauea Iki in 1959. This...

THE KOHALA CENTER: Employment/Opportunities/Events

January 15, 2026 0

Employment North Shore EVP is hiring a food safety specialist on Hawaiʻi Island North Shore EVP is seeking a food...

HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE

January 15, 2026 0

HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE U.S. Geological Survey Thursday, January 15, 2026, 9:32 AM KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25'16" N 155°17'13"...

You Won’t Believe How Many Amazon Packages This Maryland Family Got

January 15, 2026 0

You Won’t Believe How Many Amazon Packages This Maryland Family Got When Amy Creel got a call from her...

Public Defenders Got 20% Raises, But Hawaiʻi Isn’t Paying Them The public defense attorneys typically earn far less than lawyers at other state agencies. Six months after a move to address the disparity, the money still hasn’t materialized.

January 15, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/public-defenders-got-20-raises-but-hawaii-isnt-paying-them/

A Fight During Work Hours Wasn’t Enough To Get This City Inspector Fired Honolulu hired Bryan Porcello despite at least eight convictions, and only fired him after his arrest for allegedly bailing a woman out of jail for sex. Heavily blacked-out documents make it difficult to see what was the last straw for the city.

January 15, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/fight-during-work-hours-not-enough-to-get-city-inspector-fired/

Year: 2026

Preparing for the Potential Conclusion of FEMA Assistance on February 28, 2026…MAUI

Oahu man receives 78 months in prison for drug, gun crimes

BIIF basketball: Wildcats wash Waveriders in crosstown clash; Dragons get back on track

Feds investigate Hawaii DOE’s policies on gender identity, sports

Police: Vehicle break-ins rise in Kona

Right-of-Way Permits Now Available Through EPIC

Foreign Oil Floods Into the Islands — But Venezuelan Crude Is Too Tainted Over the past decade, crude from countries, such as Libya, Russia and Argentina have helped keep the lights on in the Aloha State.

Teacher Sets World Record After 61 Years At The Same School

BIIF basketball: First-year Cowboys making impact for black and gold

BIIF basketball: Lady Warriors overwhelm Daggers; Kauka scores 33 for Cowboys

Search for new Hawaii County fire chief begins

Volcano Watch — The 1969 Maunaulu eruption: 12 lava fountaining episodes

THE KOHALA CENTER: Employment/Opportunities/Events

HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE

You Won’t Believe How Many Amazon Packages This Maryland Family Got

Public Defenders Got 20% Raises, But Hawaiʻi Isn’t Paying Them The public defense attorneys typically earn far less than lawyers at other state agencies. Six months after a move to address the disparity, the money still hasn’t materialized.

Survey finds broad support for Hawaii military presence

BIIF basketball: First-year Cowboys making impact for black and gold

$450K released for Boys and Girls Club center

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

WATER NOTICE AFFECTED AREA: CUSTOMERS ALONG KIPIMANA STREET BETWEEN KALARA STREET AND MĀMALAHOA HIGHWAY (HWY 11), INCLUDING ALL SIDE ROADS AND LANES; KEA‘AU

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