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Public Or Private? The Future Of East Maui’s Water Is At Stake The East Maui Water Authority says it wants to work with Mahi Pono to preserve and protect the water system as rainfall becomes less predictable. But the farm has its own plan.

June 30, 2026 0

https://civilbeat.org/2026/06/public-or-private-the-future-of-east-mauis-water-is-at-stake/

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A boost for Laupahoehoe: Substantial repairs planned for harbor, breakwater

June 30, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/06/30/hawaii-news/a-boost-for-laupahoehoe-substantial-repairs-planned-for-harbor-breakwater/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Dramatic Video Shows South Carolina Deputies Saving Child’s Life

June 29, 2026 0

Dramatic Video Shows South Carolina Deputies Saving Child's Life A South Carolina family is celebrating a miracle after two sheriff's...

Native Hawaiian Teens Learn To ‘Make Change’ For The Islands Youth from across the islands — and the continent — participated in a mock legislative event last week aimed at engaging students in shaping Hawai‘i’s future.

June 29, 2026 0

https://civilbeat.org/2026/06/native-hawaiian-teens-learn-to-make-change-for-the-islands/

Charity Program for Housing Homeless People Broke Promises, Landlord Says Small landlord now has doubts about renting to tenants from housing assistance programs; tenant says his story is off base.

June 29, 2026 0

https://civilbeat.org/2026/06/charity-program-for-housing-homeless-people-broke-promises-landlord-says/

Officials’ ‘Grab And Go’ Taking Of Girl Leads To $950,000 Payout State and Kauaʻi County workers coordinated the removal of the fifth grader without her mother’s knowledge — or an order from a judge

June 29, 2026 0

https://civilbeat.org/2026/06/officials-grab-and-go-taking-of-girl-leads-to-950000-payout/

Governors reflect on U.S.-Hawaii history, look ahead

June 29, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/06/29/hawaii-news/governors-reflect-on-u-s-hawaii-history-look-ahead/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

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Bid protest delays start of Kealakehe sewage plant upgrade

June 29, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/06/29/hawaii-news/bid-protest-delays-start-of-kealakehe-sewage-plant-upgrade/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Teen’s Final Gift Saves Lives and Brings Organ Recipients Together at the Graduation Party She Never Got to Attend

June 28, 2026 0

Teen's Final Gift Saves Lives and Brings Organ Recipients Together at the Graduation Party She Never Got to Attend A...

Bill would ban new paid parking lots

June 28, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/06/28/hawaii-news/bill-would-ban-new-paid-parking-lots/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25’16” N 155°17’13” W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m) Current Volcano Alert Level: ADVISORY Current Aviation Color Code: YELLOW Summary

June 28, 2026 0

KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m) Current Volcano Alert Level: ADVISORY Current Aviation...

Teen’s Final Gift Saves Lives and Brings Organ Recipients Together at the Graduation Party She Never Got to Attend

June 27, 2026 0

Teen's Final Gift Saves Lives and Brings Organ Recipients Together at the Graduation Party She Never Got to Attend A...

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140 Kauai Coffee Jobs Saved Through New Land Lease Agreement The new lease comes after several months of uncertainty about the coffee grower’s future.

June 26, 2026 0

https://civilbeat.org/2026/06/140-kauai-coffee-jobs-saved-through-new-land-lease-agreement/

Can A $400+ Million Loan Push The Stagnant Coco Palms Project Ahead? The Kaua‘i project is could reopen in 2028, after being closed for nearly four decades.

June 26, 2026 0

https://civilbeat.org/2026/06/can-a-400-million-loan-push-the-stagnant-coco-palms-project-ahead/

Part Of A Frantic Charge To Feed People During Covid, He’s Now Charged With Fraud Former city employee, who helped steer federal funds to the hungry, is accused of deceiving the food bank into spending money that wasn’t there.

June 26, 2026 0

https://civilbeat.org/2026/06/ex-city-workers-fraud-charges-followed-covid-spending-frenzy/

Hawaii among worst states with SNAP payment errors

June 26, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/06/26/hawaii-news/hawaii-among-worst-states-with-snap-payment-errors/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

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Public Or Private? The Future Of East Maui’s Water Is At Stake The East Maui Water Authority says it wants to work with Mahi Pono to preserve and protect the water system as rainfall becomes less predictable. But the farm has its own plan.

A boost for Laupahoehoe: Substantial repairs planned for harbor, breakwater

Dramatic Video Shows South Carolina Deputies Saving Child’s Life

Native Hawaiian Teens Learn To ‘Make Change’ For The Islands Youth from across the islands — and the continent — participated in a mock legislative event last week aimed at engaging students in shaping Hawai‘i’s future.

Charity Program for Housing Homeless People Broke Promises, Landlord Says Small landlord now has doubts about renting to tenants from housing assistance programs; tenant says his story is off base.

Officials’ ‘Grab And Go’ Taking Of Girl Leads To $950,000 Payout State and Kauaʻi County workers coordinated the removal of the fifth grader without her mother’s knowledge — or an order from a judge

Governors reflect on U.S.-Hawaii history, look ahead

Bid protest delays start of Kealakehe sewage plant upgrade

Teen’s Final Gift Saves Lives and Brings Organ Recipients Together at the Graduation Party She Never Got to Attend

Bill would ban new paid parking lots

KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25’16” N 155°17’13” W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m) Current Volcano Alert Level: ADVISORY Current Aviation Color Code: YELLOW Summary

Teen’s Final Gift Saves Lives and Brings Organ Recipients Together at the Graduation Party She Never Got to Attend

OHA reopens study of KITV purchase after vote shift

Hawaiʻi County Opens Application Process for Kona Low Business Recovery Grant Program

GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS BUDGET AND ISSUES INTENT-TO-VETO LIST

Two Teen Out for a Summer Bike Ride End Up Saving Elderly Woman Trapped Outside for 16 Hours

140 Kauai Coffee Jobs Saved Through New Land Lease Agreement The new lease comes after several months of uncertainty about the coffee grower’s future.

Can A $400+ Million Loan Push The Stagnant Coco Palms Project Ahead? The Kaua‘i project is could reopen in 2028, after being closed for nearly four decades.

Part Of A Frantic Charge To Feed People During Covid, He’s Now Charged With Fraud Former city employee, who helped steer federal funds to the hungry, is accused of deceiving the food bank into spending money that wasn’t there.

Hawaii among worst states with SNAP payment errors

GOVERNOR GREEN ANNOUNCES HAWAIʻI WILL BE THE FIRST STATE IN THE NATION TO ENSURE EVERY ELIGIBLE FOSTER CHILD HAS A FUNDED SAVINGS ACCOUNT

When a 79-Year-Old Woman Faced Jail Time Over Her Yard, an Entire Community Showed Up at Her Door

Honolulu Honeybees Are Swarming. Yes, That’s A Good Thing The prevalence of wild, swarming honeybees is concerning for many. But for some, including researchers, it’s a sign of good environmental health.

HAWAIʻI MEDICAID FRAUD CONTROL UNIT RECOVERS MORE THAN $617,000 IN CVS FALSE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT

UH-Hilo to host summer youth camps and clinics

Inouye honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

UKIRT observatory will end astronomy operations in September

Green leads governors’ group, plans Hawaii meeting

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