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Maui Resort’s Plastic Barrier To Save Beach Faces Public Pushback State land officials are waiting for more information from the Hyatt before taking further action after meeting with community members, hotel representatives and local officials.

April 24, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/maui-resorts-plastic-barrier-to-save-beach-faces-public-pushback/

Police Respond to Hele-On Bus Collision in Pāhala

April 24, 2026 0

Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a traffic crash involving a Hele-On bus that occurred on Thursday afternoon, April 23, 2026....

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HOLOMUA MARINE INITIATIVE LAUNCHES ON BIG ISLAND IN MAY

April 24, 2026 0

HOLOMUA MARINE INITIATIVE LAUNCHES ON BIG ISLAND IN MAY HILO, Hawaiʻi – Big Island residents are invited to attend...

Volcano Watch — Shallow earthquakes and ground deformation at Kīlauea’s summit highlight hazards near Halemaʻumaʻu

April 23, 2026 0

By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory April 23, 2026 The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) detected an increase in shallow seismicity and localized ground...

GOVERNOR GREEN NAMES KEITH REGAN AS ACTING LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

April 23, 2026 0

HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green today announced the designation of Keith Regan, comptroller of the Department of Accounting and General Services,...

Overnight road closure for utility work in Holualoa Pole replacement on Thursday evening, April 30

April 23, 2026 0

Overnight road closure for utility work in Holualoa Pole replacement on Thursday evening, April 30 HILO, April 23, 2026 – Hawaiian...

Police Investigating Possible Drowning in Kona

April 23, 2026 0

Hawai’i Island police are investigating a possible drowning involving a 76-year-old man that occurred Wednesday morning, April 22, 2026, in...

Police Investigating Fatal Collision Involving Dirt Bike in Hilo

April 23, 2026 0

Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a fatal traffic collision involving a motor vehicle and a dirt bike that occurred Wednesday...

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

April 23, 2026 0

GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS LEGISLATION RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF BROTHER JOSEPH DUTTON OF MOLOKAʻI HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green today signed...

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

April 23, 2026 0

Civil Defense Launches Outreach Campaign to Help Residents Apply For Federal Storm Assistance Staff from Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense...

HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT

April 23, 2026 0

HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT U.S. Geological Survey Thursday, April 23, 2026 KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit...

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

April 23, 2026 0

Frightened Kids Ride To Pastor’s Home For Comfort — And Find Exactly What They Needed A group of frightened...

The move comes three years after big pay raises for city officials, including a 64% pay raise for council members. Salary Increases Approved For Honolulu Politicians Salary commissioners say the pay bumps are necessary to keep pace with public sector union raises and to ensure salaries are on par with officials’ job duties.

April 23, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/salary-increases-approved-for-honolulu-politicians/

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.

April 23, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/honolulu-traffic-cams-catch-speeders-but-most-dont-get-tickets/

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Political ‘Hot Potato’: Where Should Hawaiʻi Ban Aquarium Fishing? The House and Senate have to work out major differences if the bill is to pass in the next two weeks.

April 22, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/political-hot-potato-where-might-hawaii-ban-aquarium-fishing/

‘Not A Priority’: Frustrations Mount Over Missing Fire Evacuation Route Hawai‘i County Council is weighing the mayor’s budget request to build more housing before finishing an evacuation route in Waikōloa.

April 22, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/not-a-priority-frustrations-mount-over-missing-fire-evacuation-route-hawaii-island/

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Maui Resort’s Plastic Barrier To Save Beach Faces Public Pushback State land officials are waiting for more information from the Hyatt before taking further action after meeting with community members, hotel representatives and local officials.

Police Respond to Hele-On Bus Collision in Pāhala

HOLOMUA MARINE INITIATIVE LAUNCHES ON BIG ISLAND IN MAY

Volcano Watch — Shallow earthquakes and ground deformation at Kīlauea’s summit highlight hazards near Halemaʻumaʻu

GOVERNOR GREEN NAMES KEITH REGAN AS ACTING LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Overnight road closure for utility work in Holualoa Pole replacement on Thursday evening, April 30

Police Investigating Possible Drowning in Kona

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

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

Council’s attempt to override Alameda’s veto falls short

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Tiny Bear Cub Rescued From Highway Ditch By New Jersey Troopers

Political ‘Hot Potato’: Where Should Hawaiʻi Ban Aquarium Fishing? The House and Senate have to work out major differences if the bill is to pass in the next two weeks.

‘Not A Priority’: Frustrations Mount Over Missing Fire Evacuation Route Hawai‘i County Council is weighing the mayor’s budget request to build more housing before finishing an evacuation route in Waikōloa.

‘It Makes Their Day’: Boise Seniors Experience the Joy of Bike Rides Again

Dramatic Shakeup Coming To Hawai‘i County Council Priorities, alliances and leadership could change with four open seats this election

If Hawaiʻi Roads Damaged Your Car, Don’t Expect A Payout The Department of Transportation receives and rejects the most claims, data shows.

‘Terrified’ Kids’ Long-Held Concerns About Dentist Surface After Viral Video Dr. Andrew Choy is one of few pediatric dentists in the Hilo area accepting Medicaid. Parents who say he’s traumatized their kids now drive four hours round trip to visit someone else.

Kai ‘Opua honors Kamehameha Day at final 2026 Kona regatta

A wet start to the dry season in East Hawaii

Lawsuit challenges Hawaii’s new campaign spending activity law

UH Hilo tapped to help boost U.S. seafood supply

Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 32-year-old Steven Campos

Hawaiʻi Police Department continues to conduct high visibility traffic enforcement operations along the Daniel K. Inouye Highway

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