Volcano Watch — Will Kīlauea summit lava fountains get taller? Time and chemistry will tell!
By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory August 6, 2026 Kīlauea’s current summit eruption started on December 23, 2024. Fifty-two episodes of lava fountains have...
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SECOND SCREENING OF HAKALAU DOCUMENTARY T0 ACCOMPANY MEETING ON HAKALAU BRIDGE SIGNS
SECOND SCREENING OF HAKALAU DOCUMENTARY T0 ACCOMPANY MEETING ON HAKALAU BRIDGE SIGNS HILO, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation...
Teen Trusts His Instincts and Saves Crash Victim Just in Time
Teen Trusts His Instincts and Saves Crash Victim Just in Time A teenager's decision to trust his instincts instead of...
Judge Dismisses Retaliation Lawsuit Against OHA Trustees CEO Stacy Ferreira’s case against the Office of Hawaiian Affairs is still moving forward in court.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/08/judge-dismisses-retaliation-lawsuit-against-oha-trustees/
The inaugural flight of Southwest Airline’s new direct route between Las Vegas and Hilo touched down Thursday at the Hilo International Airport.
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/08/07/hawaii-news/viva-las-vegas/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
THE KOHALA CENTER: Employment/Opportunities/Events
Employment The Kohala Center is hiring a waihona native collections manager We are seeking a waihona native collections manager who...
GOVERNOR GREEN’S ONE ʻOHANA FUND CONTINUES HAWAIʻI’S COMMITMENT TO MAUI FAMILIES
GOVERNOR GREEN’S ONE ʻOHANA FUND CONTINUES HAWAIʻI’S COMMITMENT TO MAUI FAMILIES HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green today announced that the...
Montana Teen’s Rodeo Skills Save Drowning Man in Incredible Yellowstone River Rescue
Montana Teen's Rodeo Skills Save Drowning Man in Incredible Yellowstone River Rescue A 14-year-old Montana ranch kid turned a skill...
A Viral Hawaiian Monk Seal Changes The Conversation On Molokaʻi A critically endangered seal’s chance encounter with the owner of a popular local social media account has brought community members together after recent killings of the protected species.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/08/a-viral-hawaiian-monk-seal-changes-the-conversation-on-molokai/
Council OK’s coconut rhinoceros beetle resolution urging state to do more
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/08/06/hawaii-news/council-oks-coconut-rhinoceros-beetle-resolution-urging-state-to-do-more/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Police Congratulate Participants of Blue Light Fishing Tournament in Hilo
Hawai‘i Police Department’s Hilo Community Policing Section and the Hawai‘i Police Activities League (HI-PAL) would like to congratulate the winners...
This Grandpa Has Spent 8 Years Cuddling a Hospital’s Tiniest Fighters Every Week
This Grandpa Has Spent 8 Years Cuddling a Hospital's Tiniest Fighters Every Week Some heroes don't wear scrubs or carry...
Cost Of Honolulu Rail Line At Risk Of Climbing Again A recent analysis suggests the total cost of rail may rise to $10.19 billion, about $111 million more than the current budget.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/08/cost-of-honolulu-rail-line-may-be-climbing-again/
Zoo optimistic after implementing admission fees: More than $500,000 collected
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/08/05/hawaii-news/zoo-optimistic-after-implementing-admission-fees-more-than-500000-collected/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
North Kohala Community Policing Newsletter
The new North Kohala Community Newsletter is now available online. Information is below; subscribe for free. I will also always...
ADMINISTRATIVE RULE AMENDMENTS PROPOSED TO IMPROVE PROTECTIONS OF HAWAIʻI’S INDIGENOUS WILDLIFE Public Input Invited Through an Online Survey and Public Hearing
ADMINISTRATIVE RULE AMENDMENTS PROPOSED TO IMPROVE PROTECTIONS OF HAWAIʻI’S INDIGENOUS WILDLIFE Public Input Invited Through an Online Survey and Public...
(Update) Motorcyclist Injured in Kea‘au Traffic Collision Dies
Hawai‘i Island police report that the 64-year-old man who was critically injured in a two-vehicle collision on Thursday, July 30,...
Hawaiʻi Police Department Continues High Visibility Traffic Enforcement Along the DKI Highway
The Hawaiʻi Police Department continues to conduct high visibility traffic enforcement operations along the Daniel K. Inouye Highway (DKI Highway)...
Firefighters Spend 4.5 Hours Carrying Exhausted 100-Pound Dog Down Mountain to Safety
Firefighters Spend 4.5 Hours Carrying Exhausted 100-Pound Dog Down Mountain to Safety Six volunteer firefighters spent four and a half...
Dela Cruz Silent On Bribery Charges Leveled At Former Staff Member The Senate says the job duties of former staffer Ford Fuchigami, now accused of bribery, didn’t include work on Covid-19 emergency funds.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/08/hawaii-senator-fast-tracked-funding-bill-at-center-of-bribery-scheme/
