DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FIRST IN STATE TO SECURE CONVICTION UNDER NEW HABITUAL UNLICENSED DRIVER LAW
DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FIRST IN STATE TO SECURE CONVICTION UNDER NEW HABITUAL UNLICENSED DRIVER LAW HONOLULU – The...
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Renovations, expansion eyed for YWCA’s Hilo campus
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/04/hawaii-news/renovations-expansion-eyed-for-ywcas-hilo-campus/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
State income tax cut freeze debate begins at Legislature
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/04/hawaii-news/state-income-tax-cut-freeze-debate-begins-at-legislature/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Three Arrested Following Firearms Incident Near Kailua-Kona School
Hawai‘i Island police arrested three adult males this afternoon following a report of gunshots heard near a residence in the...
Alert: Coastal Flood Statement issued March 3 at 3:15PM HST until March 4 at 6:00AM
Alert: Coastal Flood Statement issued March 3 at 3:15PM HST until March 4 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI...
Laupāhoehoe Transfer Station Reopens March 6
Laupāhoehoe Transfer Station Reopens March 6 The Laupāhoehoe Recycling and Transfer Station will reopen Friday, March 6 following the completion...
Hawaiian Electric to conduct aerial line inspections
Hawaiian Electric to conduct aerial line inspections HILO, March 3, 2026 – To improve system reliability, Hawaiian Electric will conduct...
Pennsylvania Man Finds Neighbor’s Lost Family Diamond While On Vacation In Florida
Pennsylvania Man Finds Neighbor's Lost Family Diamond While On Vacation In Florida Talk about a gem of a story. What...
Inspectors Let ‘Lightly Infested’ Goods Into State. Lawmakers Want It To End Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole is probing the department for evidence of what he believes to be a ‘shadow policy’ of favoring industries the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity is in charge of regulating.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/inspectors-let-lightly-infested-goods-into-state-lawmakers-want-it-to-end/
Aloha By Zippy’s Stadium? Oʻahu Venue Naming Rights Could Be At Play To raise revenue for its redevelopment, officials of the Hālawa arena want to join the legions of mainland sports venues named for corporate sponsors.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/aloha-by-zippys-stadium-venue-naming-rights-could-be-at-play/
Embezzler Or Victim? Native Hawaiian Contractor’s Family Fights Back In various court filings, Christopher Dawson’s sister is pushing back against the DOJ narrative that he swindled a federal program meant to help his people.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/embezzler-or-victim-native-hawaiian-contractors-family-fights-back/
Hawaii bills would curb keiki use of phones, social media
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/03/hawaii-news/hawaii-bills-would-curb-keiki-use-of-phones-social-media/
Police Chief Reed Selects Assistant Chief Sherry Bird as Deputy Chief
3-02-26 Police Chief Reed Selects Assistant Chief Sherry Bird as Deputy Chief Hawai‘i Police Department announces that Police Chief...
Police Identify Possible Drowning Victim in Lower Puna
3-2-26 (Update) Police Identify Possible Drowning Victim in Lower Puna As part of their ongoing investigation into the possible drowning...
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,...
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...
