Hawaiʻi County Awards $386,300 in R&D Impact Grants
Hawaiʻi County Awards $386,300 in R&D Impact Grants The County of Hawaiʻi announces that $386,300 has been awarded to 19...
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Police Officer Goes The Extra Mile To Help A Stranded Family In Arkansas
Police Officer Goes The Extra Mile To Help A Stranded Family In Arkansas What started as a stressful road...
Will Bailey: The Big Island’s Battle For The Birds Chickens OK, roosters not so much. Bill 52 tests how far Hawaiʻi County will go to balance peace, food and freedom.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/11/will-bailey-the-big-islands-battle-for-the-birds/
Maui Church Makes Space Amid Pews To House Fire Recovery Volunteers The cost of renting a place to stay has been prohibitively expensive for some who want to come help the island rebuild. Now, there’s a new option.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/11/maui-church-makes-space-amid-pews-to-house-fire-recovery-volunteers/
Honolulu Fire Department Relied On Risky Tactic In Deadly Blaze Firefighters have a mantra: Risk a lot to save a lot. But a newly uncovered federal investigation into a firefighter’s death cautions fire departments against risking everything when they don’t know whether there’s anyone to save.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/11/honolulu-fire-department-relied-on-risky-tactic-in-deadly-blaze/
State encourages hemp product retailers to register with DOH
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/11/12/hawaii-news/state-encourages-hemp-product-retailers-to-register-with-doh/
‘Stand with pride’: Hawaii Island veterans honored for their service
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/11/12/hawaii-news/stand-with-pride-hawaii-island-veterans-honored-for-their-service/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Hawaiian Electric to spend $2B on improvements
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/11/12/hawaii-news/hawaiian-electric-to-spend-2b-on-improvements/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Hawaiian Electric monitoring wildfire risk conditions on Hawai‘i Island Strong winds, low humidity today could lead to Public Safety Power Shutoff
Hawaiian Electric monitoring wildfire risk conditions on Hawai‘i Island Strong winds, low humidity today could lead to Public Safety Power...
Mana Road Fire Update November 11, 2025
Mana Road Fire Update November 11, 2025 Location: Mana Road about seven miles from the Mauna Kea Access Road....
80-Year-Old Woman Becomes Oldest To Conquer The Appalachian Trail
80-Year-Old Woman Becomes Oldest To Conquer The Appalachian Trail Most people celebrate their 80th birthday with cake and candles. Betty...
OHA: Give Native Hawaiians A ‘Meaningful Voice’ In Military Land Negotiations The governor’s office is convening a Native Hawaiian advisory group to participate in the negotiation process, but OHA is seeking a larger role.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/11/oha-give-native-hawaiians-a-meaningful-voice-in-military-land-negotiations/
Maui Is Deploying Water Tanks Around The Island To Help Fight Fires The tanks hold thousands of gallons of water so firefighters have a ready supply, especially in dryer and harder to reach areas.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/11/maui-deploying-water-tanks-around-island-fight-fires/
EV Use Has Skyrocketed In Hawaiʻi. Why Is It So Hard To Find A Charger? As federal incentives for electric vehicles are drying up, will the state still expand its fledgling charging network?
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/11/ev-use-skyrocketed-hawaii-not-chargers/
Honoring veterans
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/11/11/hawaii-news/honoring-veterans/
Live skunk nabbed at Hilo Harbor
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/11/11/hawaii-news/live-skunk-nabbed-at-hilo-harbor/
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION CHAIR TO STEP DOWN
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION CHAIR TO STEP DOWN HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green today announced that Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Chair...
Isaac Kepoʻokalani Hale Beach Park Reopens Nov. 12
Isaac Kepoʻokalani Hale Beach Park Reopens Nov. 12 The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation announces that...
Mana Road Fire Update
Mana Road Fire Update Start Date: 11/7/2025 Location: Mana Road about seven miles from the Mauna Kea Access Road....
COMMUNITY INPUT SOUGHT FOR STATEWIDE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN
COMMUNITY INPUT SOUGHT FOR STATEWIDE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN HONOLULU – DLNR’s State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) is beginning the...
