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Volcano Watch — USGS updates “Volcano Observatory Notice to Aviation” alerts

March 6, 2026 0

By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory March 5, 2026 The Volcano Observatory Notice to Aviation (VONA) is a notification product used by volcano observatories globally to inform...

missing and endangered person: Keikilani Hauoli-Kuoha

March 5, 2026 0

Hawaii Police Department seeks your help in locating a missing and endangered person: Keikilani Hauoli-Kuoha, F-24, Local, 4'11", 110lb, Medium...

THE KOHALA CENTER….Employment/Opportunities/Events

March 5, 2026 0

Employment The Kohala Center is hiring a mahiʻāina specialist The Kohala Center (TKC) is hiring a mahiʻāina specialist who is...

Kahaluʻu Beach Park to Close May 1-10 for Coral Spawning

March 5, 2026 0

Kahaluʻu Beach Park to Close May 1-10 for Coral Spawning The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Parks and Recreation...

Unexpected Heroes Step In To Help Save Missing 3-Year-Old Girl In Phoenix

March 5, 2026 0

Unexpected Heroes Step In To Help Save Missing 3-Year-Old Girl In Phoenix Sometimes heroes don’t wear capes — they drive...

North Kona’s Primary Aquifer Provides Plenty Of Water — For Now The Keauhou aquifer’s current usage leaves room for more development, but a changing climate could significantly undercut that.

March 5, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/north-konas-primary-aquifer-provides-plenty-of-water-for-now/

Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Push Back On Green’s Plan To Defer Tax Cuts A proposal floated by House Finance Chair Chris Todd would continue much of the tax relief that was promised in 2024.

March 5, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/hawaii-lawmakers-push-back-on-greens-plan-to-defer-tax-cuts/

Council bill targets some ‘luxury’ homes in Hawaii County

March 5, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/05/hawaii-news/council-bill-targets-some-luxury-homes-in-hawaii-county/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Water Restriction Notice Issued for Honomū Customers AFFECTED AREA: HONOMŪ VILLAGE AND CUSTOMERS ALONG HONOMŪ ROAD AND MĀMALAHOA HIGHWAY (HWY 19), INCLUDING ALL SIDE ROADS AND LANES; HONOMŪ, SOUTH HILO

March 5, 2026 0

Water Restriction Notice Issued for Honomū Customers AFFECTED AREA: HONOMŪ VILLAGE AND CUSTOMERS ALONG HONOMŪ ROAD AND MĀMALAHOA HIGHWAY...

Four Officers Honored By Kona Crime Prevention Committee

March 5, 2026 0

Four Officers Honored By Kona Crime Prevention Committee Four Hawai‘i Police Department officers were recently honored by the Kona Crime...

‘I Wasn’t Going To Let That Baby Die’: Man Jumps Into Frigid Lake Michigan After Stroller Blows In

March 4, 2026 0

'I Wasn't Going To Let That Baby Die': Man Jumps Into Frigid Lake Michigan After Stroller Blows In When seconds...

Locals Were Crowded Out Of This Kauaʻi Beach. That May Change Soon Years in the making, the transfer of Hā‘ena Beach Park from the county to the state is intended to alleviate longstanding parking issues and reclaim access for residents.

March 4, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/locals-were-crowded-out-of-this-kaua%ca%bbi-beach-that-may-change-soon/

‘Tough Times’: Honolulu Mayor Wants To Cut $50 Million For Vacant Jobs After years of budget increases as the city emerged from the pandemic, this year the mayor proposed a lower budget than last year’s.

March 4, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/honolulu-mayor-wants-to-cut-vacant-jobs-to-save-50-million/

Government Funds Hilo Shelter Without Safety Exits Or Fire Inspection Hale Maluhia provides emergency shelter to vulnerable women but has never been inspected by county fire inspectors. Staff say the units are safe.

March 4, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/government-funds-hilo-shelter-without-safety-exits-or-fire-inspection/

Renovations, expansion eyed for YWCA’s Hilo campus

March 4, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/04/hawaii-news/renovations-expansion-eyed-for-ywcas-hilo-campus/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

State income tax cut freeze debate begins at Legislature

March 4, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/04/hawaii-news/state-income-tax-cut-freeze-debate-begins-at-legislature/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Laupāhoehoe Transfer Station Reopens March 6

March 3, 2026 0

Laupāhoehoe Transfer Station Reopens March 6 The Laupāhoehoe Recycling and Transfer Station will reopen Friday, March 6 following the completion...

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Hawaiian Electric to conduct aerial line inspections

March 3, 2026 0

Hawaiian Electric to conduct aerial line inspections HILO, March 3, 2026 – To improve system reliability, Hawaiian Electric will conduct...

Pennsylvania Man Finds Neighbor’s Lost Family Diamond While On Vacation In Florida

March 3, 2026 0

Pennsylvania Man Finds Neighbor's Lost Family Diamond While On Vacation In Florida Talk about a gem of a story. What...

Inspectors Let ‘Lightly Infested’ Goods Into State. Lawmakers Want It To End Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole is probing the department for evidence of what he believes to be a ‘shadow policy’ of favoring industries the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity is in charge of regulating.

March 3, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/inspectors-let-lightly-infested-goods-into-state-lawmakers-want-it-to-end/

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Volcano Watch — USGS updates “Volcano Observatory Notice to Aviation” alerts

missing and endangered person: Keikilani Hauoli-Kuoha

THE KOHALA CENTER….Employment/Opportunities/Events

Kahaluʻu Beach Park to Close May 1-10 for Coral Spawning

Unexpected Heroes Step In To Help Save Missing 3-Year-Old Girl In Phoenix

North Kona’s Primary Aquifer Provides Plenty Of Water — For Now The Keauhou aquifer’s current usage leaves room for more development, but a changing climate could significantly undercut that.

Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Push Back On Green’s Plan To Defer Tax Cuts A proposal floated by House Finance Chair Chris Todd would continue much of the tax relief that was promised in 2024.

Council bill targets some ‘luxury’ homes in Hawaii County

Water Restriction Notice Issued for Honomū Customers AFFECTED AREA: HONOMŪ VILLAGE AND CUSTOMERS ALONG HONOMŪ ROAD AND MĀMALAHOA HIGHWAY (HWY 19), INCLUDING ALL SIDE ROADS AND LANES; HONOMŪ, SOUTH HILO

Four Officers Honored By Kona Crime Prevention Committee

‘I Wasn’t Going To Let That Baby Die’: Man Jumps Into Frigid Lake Michigan After Stroller Blows In

Locals Were Crowded Out Of This Kauaʻi Beach. That May Change Soon Years in the making, the transfer of Hā‘ena Beach Park from the county to the state is intended to alleviate longstanding parking issues and reclaim access for residents.

‘Tough Times’: Honolulu Mayor Wants To Cut $50 Million For Vacant Jobs After years of budget increases as the city emerged from the pandemic, this year the mayor proposed a lower budget than last year’s.

Government Funds Hilo Shelter Without Safety Exits Or Fire Inspection Hale Maluhia provides emergency shelter to vulnerable women but has never been inspected by county fire inspectors. Staff say the units are safe.

Renovations, expansion eyed for YWCA’s Hilo campus

State income tax cut freeze debate begins at Legislature

Laupāhoehoe Transfer Station Reopens March 6

Hawaiian Electric to conduct aerial line inspections

Pennsylvania Man Finds Neighbor’s Lost Family Diamond While On Vacation In Florida

Inspectors Let ‘Lightly Infested’ Goods Into State. Lawmakers Want It To End Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole is probing the department for evidence of what he believes to be a ‘shadow policy’ of favoring industries the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity is in charge of regulating.

Road Paving on Haihai Street Begins

Police Arrest and Charge Hilo Woman with Property Offenses

Alert: Special Weather Statement issued April 21 at 12:41PM

Astronomers Determine Brown Dwarf Age Using Tiny Stellar Pulsations

Water Restriction Notice Issued for Downtown Hilo Customers AFFECTED AREA: DOWNTOWN HILO; SOUTH HILO

‘They Made Us Feel Like Royalty’: Tornado Forces Joyful Merging Of Wedding And Volleyball Tournament

Honolulu Cyclists Lament Safety Barriers, Green Paint In Bike Lanes New asphalt along South King Street meant bike path safety features had to be removed temporarily. They are taking too long to be replaced, cyclists say.

Hawaiʻi Transportation Officials Want A New Military Partnership A bill being considered by the Legislature would allow the state DOT to act as a military contractor to expedite federal projects for improvements to airports and roads.

Auditor Issues Urgent Warning About Key Hawaiʻi Homeless Program A Civil Beat investigation prompted a review, which found problems in the homeless program requiring “immediate attention.”

ʻŌhiʻa Trees, Invasive Species: Years Of Research Could Be Lost The Forest Service is looking to close its Big Island labs — the only ones of their kind, researchers say, that help protect the Pacific’s unique tropical forests.

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