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Will Disaster Insurance Overhaul Increase Protections For Future Survivors? Other states impacted by similar disasters are reforming their insurance laws. Legislators here are teeing up bills to follow suit.

February 5, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/package-state-laws-strengthen-disaster-protections/

Hawaiʻi Sen. Michelle Kidani Says She’s Capable Of Handling Her Job The 77-year-old lawmaker is trying to defuse concerns that she suffers from an illness that is affecting her performance.

February 5, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/hawaii-sen-michelle-kidani-says-capable-of-handling-her-job/

Governor Asks Lawmakers For $126M In Green Fee Projects Some lawmakers are questioning the administration’s plan to fund the projects through a combination of the new fee and bonds.

February 5, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/governor-asks-lawmakers-for-126m-in-green-fee-projects/

Kalihi man set to plead guilty to sextorting girls in 3 countries

February 5, 2026 0

A 21-year-old Kalihi man will plead guilty to sextorting underage girls in Washington, Canada and the Philippines by persuading them...

Private-sector construction workers in Hawaii seek taxpayer support

February 5, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/05/hawaii-news/private-sector-construction-workers-in-hawaii-seek-taxpayer-support/?WHT=b63d020e62df431faee646d18b92246555587331

UH-Hilo hoops: Vulcans bounce back with win over Vanguard

February 5, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/05/sports/uh-hilo-hoops-vulcans-bounce-back-with-win-over-vanguard/

Hawaiʻi County Warns Public of Text Scams

February 4, 2026 0

Hawaiʻi County Warns Public of Text Scams The County of Hawaiʻi Finance Department is asking residents to be aware of...

Water Restriction Notice Issued for Affected South Kohala Customers

February 4, 2026 0

Water Restriction Notice Issued for Affected South Kohala Customers AFFECTED AREAS: ĀHUALOA TO WAIEMI SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING HONOKAIA, PU‘UKAPU, NIENIE, WAIMEA...

Hiring Event to be Held Feb. 21 in Hilo

February 4, 2026 0

Hiring Event to be Held Feb. 21 in Hilo Hawaiʻi Island residents are invited to a hiring event from...

NEW ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FINDS HAWAIʻI’S MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRAM STRONG AND WELL-UTILIZED

February 4, 2026 0

NEW ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FINDS HAWAIʻI’S MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRAM STRONG AND WELL-UTILIZED HONOLULU — A new independent economic analysis...

This Animal Shelter Has No… Animals — They’re Being Adopted Too Fast

February 4, 2026 0

This Animal Shelter Has No... Animals — They’re Being Adopted Too Fast The Bide Awhile Animal Shelter in Dartmouth,...

Hawaiʻi’s Cost Of Living Is High. But There’s Another Huge Problem A recent UH report likens Hawaiʻi’s economy to that of West Virginia — another place being “left behind.”

February 4, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/hawaiis-cost-of-living-is-high-but-theres-another-huge-problem/

Hawaiʻi Homeowners Need More Options To Get Rid Of All Cesspools By 2050 State lawmakers are taking up a bill this week that would create a low-interest loan program.

February 4, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/hawaii-homeowners-need-more-options-get-rid-cesspools-2050/

Smile, You’re On Camera: Sheriff Drones May Be Watching You In Waikīkī Drones are already used by law enforcement for special operations, but the program coming to Waikīkī marks a major increase in police surveillance and will be the first time Hawaiʻi uses drones as first responders.

February 4, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/waikiki-new-era-police-surveillance-drones/

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Will Disaster Insurance Overhaul Increase Protections For Future Survivors? Other states impacted by similar disasters are reforming their insurance laws. Legislators here are teeing up bills to follow suit.

Hawaiʻi Sen. Michelle Kidani Says She’s Capable Of Handling Her Job The 77-year-old lawmaker is trying to defuse concerns that she suffers from an illness that is affecting her performance.

Governor Asks Lawmakers For $126M In Green Fee Projects Some lawmakers are questioning the administration’s plan to fund the projects through a combination of the new fee and bonds.

Kalihi man set to plead guilty to sextorting girls in 3 countries

Private-sector construction workers in Hawaii seek taxpayer support

UH-Hilo hoops: Vulcans bounce back with win over Vanguard

Hawaiʻi County Warns Public of Text Scams

Water Restriction Notice Issued for Affected South Kohala Customers

Hiring Event to be Held Feb. 21 in Hilo

NEW ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FINDS HAWAIʻI’S MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRAM STRONG AND WELL-UTILIZED

This Animal Shelter Has No… Animals — They’re Being Adopted Too Fast

Hawaiʻi’s Cost Of Living Is High. But There’s Another Huge Problem A recent UH report likens Hawaiʻi’s economy to that of West Virginia — another place being “left behind.”

Hawaiʻi Homeowners Need More Options To Get Rid Of All Cesspools By 2050 State lawmakers are taking up a bill this week that would create a low-interest loan program.

Smile, You’re On Camera: Sheriff Drones May Be Watching You In Waikīkī Drones are already used by law enforcement for special operations, but the program coming to Waikīkī marks a major increase in police surveillance and will be the first time Hawaiʻi uses drones as first responders.

BIIF hoops: Lady Warriors fall in first round at states; tonight’s BIIF boys championships set

Tephra cleaup continues: Kilauea volcano’s recent episode made a mess of things

Two Victims of Pueo Poi Factory Fire Identified

Group outlines spending plan for new climate change tax

Kealakehe High team wins $25K in contest

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI

Police Investigating Fatal Collision Involving Dirt Bike in Hilo

GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS LEGISLATION RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF BROTHER JOSEPH DUTTON OF MOLOKAʻI

Civil Defense Launches Outreach Campaign to Help Residents Apply For Federal Storm Assistance

HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT

Frightened Kids Ride To Pastor’s Home For Comfort — And Find Exactly What They Needed

Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Shelve Petition To Further Probe $35K Paper Bag Case House Speaker Nadine Nakamura tabled the citizen petition with little advance notice or discussion.

Honolulu Traffic Cams Catch Speeders. But Most Don’t Get Tickets Cameras at 10 major accident hot spots are catching red light runners and speeders. But ticketing more of them would overwhelm the state’s courts.

U.S. Pacific Fleet announces 30th RIMPAC Exercise From Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet Public Affairs

Hilo man sentenced to 10 years for financial crimes

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