Big Island Press Club hosts scholarship dinner
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/15/community/big-island-press-club-hosts-scholarship-dinner/
News
News stories
Funds allocated for Waimea emergency center
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/15/hawaii-news/funds-allocated-for-waimea-emergency-center/
Permit granted for Falls on Fire festival in Papaikou
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/15/hawaii-news/permit-granted-for-falls-on-fire-festival-in-papaikou/
Police Captain Buyten Graduates from Northwestern University Center for Public Safety’s School of Police Staff and Command
Police Captain Buyten Graduates from Northwestern University Center for Public Safety’s School of Police Staff and Command The Hawaiʻi...
Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai‘i Honors Four Officers for Q1 2026
Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai‘i Honors Four Officers for Q1 2026 Four Hawai‘i Police Department officers were recognized by...
GOVERNOR GREEN UNVEILS 2026 POLICY REPORT TITLED “A VISION FOR HAWAI‘I’S FUTURE”
GOVERNOR GREEN UNVEILS 2026 POLICY REPORT TITLED “A VISION FOR HAWAI‘I’S FUTURE” HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green today announced a...
Hawaiʻi County Purchases Honolulu Landing
Hawaiʻi County Purchases Honolulu Landing The County of Hawaiʻi has completed the purchase of Honolulu Landing, a 364-acre parcel...
Changes to Service Announced for Ocean View, Waiʻōhinu and Kealakehe Recycling and Transfer Stations
Changes to Service Announced for Ocean View, Waiʻōhinu and Kealakehe Recycling and Transfer Stations The County of Hawaiʻi is announcing...
GOVERNOR GREEN ENACTS KEY LEGISLATION
HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green today signed the following bills into law: HB 1510 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES...
Volcano Watch — A “window” into forecasting fountaining episodes at Kīlauea’s summit
By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory May 14, 2026 Over the past month, the frequency of fountaining events at the summit of...
DOH is retesting Keokea Bay Beach Park
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) is retesting Keokea Bay Beach Park, Hawai‘i. Levels of 238 per 100 mL...
EPISODE 47 HAS BEGUN
HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice Volcano: Kilauea (VNUM #332010) Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE Issued: Thursday,...
Police to Temporarily Close Kawaihae Road for Traffic Investigation on May 15
The Hawaiʻi Police Department would like to inform the public of a temporary road closure scheduled for Friday, May 15,...
Teen Beats Cancer And Uses His Make-A-Wish To Feed Hundreds Of Homeless People
Teen Beats Cancer And Uses His Make-A-Wish To Feed Hundreds Of Homeless People When 14-year-old Jude Baker was given the...
Hawai‘i Island’s Next General Plan Splits County Council The council wants to approve the county’s next long-term guiding document before the November election brings new members on board.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/concerns-over-general-plan-splits-hawaii-county-council/
Neighbor Island Homeless Count Dips, But There Are Ominous Signs Maui saw a big spike in the number of unsheltered residents and veteran homelessness was also on the rise.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/neighbor-island-homeless-count-dips-but-there-are-ominous-signs/
Luxury Home Tax Pitch To Fund Hawaiian Homes Flopped. Now What? The state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands came away with some funds but will need to look for other revenue sources.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/luxury-home-tax-pitch-to-fund-hawaiian-homes-flopped-now-what/
HAWAIʻI NATIONAL GUARD TO CLOSE HILO JOB CHALLENGE ACADEMY
HILO, Hawaiʻi – The Hawai‘i National Guard (HING) will be closing the Hawai‘i Job Challenge Academy (JCA) in Hilo following...
Hawaii National Guard to close Hilo Job Challenge Academy
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/14/hawaii-news/hawaii-national-guard-to-close-hilo-job-challenge-academy/
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF POLOLŪ TRAIL, LOOKOUT AND PARKING AREA
KOHALA, Hawaiʻi – Pololū Trail and the lands leading to the trail entrance will be closed to all public access on...
