6,500 Volunteers Build 10,000 Beds For Children Who Don’t Have One Of Their Own
6,500 Volunteers Build 10,000 Beds For Children Who Don’t Have One Of Their Own More than 6,500 volunteers came together...
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Student-Run Stock Portfolio Could Fund Scholarships University of Hawai‘i students were given a $1,000 donation in 1978 and told to invest it. The returns — in student experience and real-world stock holdings — have been significant.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/student-run-stock-portfolio-could-fund-scholarships/
Conference Committee Approves Measure Releasing $55 Million to OHA
Conference Committee Approves Measure Releasing $55 Million to OHA (HONOLULU)—The Office of Hawaiian Affairs welcomes the recent action by the...
DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OBTAINS INDICTMENT AGAINST MAN ACCUSED OF EMBEZZLING FROM HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OBTAINS INDICTMENT AGAINST MAN ACCUSED OF EMBEZZLING FROM HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS HONOLULU – Russell Doane, 59,...
HART TO RECEIVE $89M IN STATE FUNDING FOR Q1 2026 DAGS Audit Division Reviews All Invoices for Accuracy and Compliance to Protect Taxpayer Dollars
HART TO RECEIVE $89M IN STATE FUNDING FOR Q1 2026 DAGS Audit Division Reviews All Invoices for Accuracy and Compliance...
Therapy dog brings comfort to Hawaii Life Flight crews
“I live on the Big Island so we travel to Honolulu, Maui and Kauai frequently for hospital visits and community...
General Plan debate rages on: Council committee narrowly advances ‘2045’ version
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/05/hawaii-news/general-plan-debate-rages-on-council-committee-narrowly-advances-2045-version/?WHT=c898d53b5c314bd05c5cf49cf27c65d82ea2dbbb
Ungulates unchecked: What to do about West Hawaii’s goat, sheep problem?
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/05/hawaii-news/ungulates-unchecked-what-to-do-about-west-hawaiis-goat-sheep-problem/?WHT=639a93b4cc6f485dbe84dce3ddd46ee4cc4f43b3
Police Chief Reed Mahuna has announced four promotions within Hawai‘i Police Department, including two officers to the rank of assistant chief, one officer promoted to major, and one officer promoted to captain. The promotions took effect May 1, 2026.
Police Chief Reed Mahuna has announced four promotions within Hawai‘i Police Department, including two officers to the rank of assistant...
BIRTH OF HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL PUP AT KAIMANA BEACH PROMPTS COORDINATED SAFETY RESPONSE
BIRTH OF HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL PUP AT KAIMANA BEACH PROMPTS COORDINATED SAFETY RESPONSE HONOLULU – A Hawaiian monk seal...
Employees raised over $330,000 for local charities in 2025
Employees raised over $330,000 for local charities in 2025 ~ $273,000 raised for Aloha United Way to benefit Oʻahu and...
Missing 76-Year-Old Found Alive After Enduring 4 Days Without Food Or Water In Wilderness
Missing 76-Year-Old Found Alive After Enduring 4 Days Without Food Or Water In Wilderness For four agonizing days, a family...
13 Years Of Fighting Pesticide Use In Hawaiʻi. Another Year Of Nothing Another failed legislative session means we continue to suffer from inadequate data and a lack of help for families and communities.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/13-years-of-fighting-pesticide-use-in-hawai%ca%bbi-another-year-of-nothing/
NPS seeks feedback on plans for new section of Ala Kahakai trail
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/03/hawaii-news/nps-seeks-feedback-on-plans-for-new-section-of-ala-kahakai-trail/
Students Honor Principal Who Saved Them By Crowning Him Prom King
Students Honor Principal Who Saved Them By Crowning Him Prom King Students at Pauls Valley High School in Oklahoma crowned...
DLNR: Nene killed in Keaukaha
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/02/hawaii-news/dlnr-nene-killed-in-keaukaha/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
New Sites Opening May 4 to Help Residents Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance
New Sites Opening May 4 to Help Residents Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance The County of Hawai`i announces additional locations...
Hilo Driver License Office Relocating on May 11
The Hilo Driver License Office will be relocated to 120 Pauahi St. beginning Monday, May 11. The license office, currently...
GOVERNOR GREEN ORDERS FLAGS TO HALF-STAFF FOR NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL WEEKEND
GOVERNOR GREEN ORDERS FLAGS TO HALF-STAFF FOR NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL WEEKEND HONOLULU – At the direction of the President of...
Utility Worker Saves Toddler Just Seconds Before He Runs Into Traffic
Utility Worker Saves Toddler Just Seconds Before He Runs Into Traffic A toddler running down a busy street in downtown...
