Kurtistown man sentenced to four months in prison for tax fraud
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/15/hawaii-news/kurtistown-man-sentenced-to-four-months-in-prison-for-tax-fraud/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Year: 2026
Police identify dead man found in Kona
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/15/hawaii-news/police-identify-dead-man-found-in-kona/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Hilo police officers plead not guilty to offenses related to search of a suspect
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/15/hawaii-news/hilo-police-officers-plead-not-guilty-to-offenses-related-to-search-of-a-suspect/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY INFORMATION STATEMENT
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY INFORMATION STATEMENT U.S. Geological Survey Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 10:05 PM KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25'16" N 155°17'13"...
DOH IDENTIFIES SEPARATE TRAVEL-RELATED CASES OF ZIKA AND DENGUE VIRUS ON OʻAHU
DOH IDENTIFIES SEPARATE TRAVEL-RELATED CASES OF ZIKA AND DENGUE VIRUS ON OʻAHU HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of...
Hawaiʻi County to Host Blessing, Reopening of Playground at Arthur L. Greenwell Park
Hawaiʻi County to Host Blessing, Reopening of Playground at Arthur L. Greenwell Park The County of Hawai‘i Department of...
GOVERNOR GREEN APPOINTS JON ITOMURA AS CHAIR OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
GOVERNOR GREEN APPOINTS JON ITOMURA AS CHAIR OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green has appointed Jon...
NYC Doorman Honors His Mother By Helping Those In Need
NYC Doorman Honors His Mother By Helping Those In Need A New York City doorman is warming hearts online after...
Will Bailey: A Quiet Redesign Helped Hawaiʻi Farms Get Past The Paperwork The system wasn’t broken. It was built for someone else.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/will-bailey-redesign-helped-hawaii-farms-get-past-paperwork/
Hawaiʻi Preschool Aid May Not Kick In This School Year After All The expansion of preschool tuition subsidies is part of the state’s strategy to increase access to early education, but some families are facing delays in receiving aid.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/hawaii-preschool-aid-may-not-kick-in-this-school-year-after-all/
Hawaiʻi May Add A Test To Driver’s License Renewals As Traffic Deaths Climb Drivers would have to take written knowledge tests during their license renewals, something Hawaiʻi stopped requiring almost three decades ago.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/hawaii-may-add-test-drivers-license-renewals-traffic-deaths/
School Sports Fans Are Getting Meaner. Do Hawaiʻi Laws Fall Short? The recent assault of Moanalua High School’s assistant athletic director has sparked calls to better protect sports officials. Teachers say the DOE needs to do more to keep them safe, too.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/school-sports-fans-are-getting-meaner-do-hawaii-laws-fall-short/
BIIF winter sports: Lady Warriors escape Cowgirls; Chung scores 4 goals
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/14/sports/biif-winter-sports-lady-warriors-escape-cowgirls-chung-scores-4-goals/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Penn asks Hilo judge to recuse himself in domestic abuse cases
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/14/hawaii-news/penn-asks-hilo-judge-to-recuse-himself-in-domestic-abuse-cases/
Questions linger regarding workforce housing bill
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/14/hawaii-news/questions-linger-regarding-workforce-housing-bill/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Oceanview Recycling & Transfer Station to Open on Saturdays Starting Jan. 17
Oceanview Recycling & Transfer Station to Open on Saturdays Starting Jan. 17 The Oceanview Recycling & Transfer Station will be...
AVIAN INFLUENZA CASE CONFIRMED; NO ADDITIONAL DETECTIONS IN HAWAI’I
AVIAN INFLUENZA CASE CONFIRMED; NO ADDITIONAL DETECTIONS IN HAWAI’I HONOLULU – A case of avian influenza has now been confirmed...
KILAUEA, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m) Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE Activity Summary:
KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m) Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Current Aviation...
Episode 40 ended….HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice
HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice Volcano: Kilauea (VNUM #332010) Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE Source: Hawaiian...
8-Year-Old Girl And Her 14-Year-Old Brother Save Bus Driver
8-Year-Old Girl And Her 14-Year-Old Brother Save Bus Driver A brother and sister in Ohio are being praised for their...
