HIDOE opens 47-unit housing project on Maui to support Lahaina educators
HIDOE opens 47-unit housing project on Maui to support Lahaina educators LAHAINA – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education today...
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County launches coastal management education tool
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/26/hawaii-news/county-launches-coastal-management-education-tool/
Horse Swept Away By Floodwaters Rescued After 8-Hour Fight For His Life
Horse Swept Away By Floodwaters Rescued After 8-Hour Fight For His Life A beloved horse swept away by powerful...
DUI Roadblock and Child Safety Seat Clinic April 25 in Hilo
The Hawaiʻi Police Department (HPD) will be conducting a DUI roadblock on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to...
INSTALLATION OF TWO SPEED HUMPS AND ONE SPEED TABLE IN HONALO
KONA, Hawaiʻi— The Hawai’i Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies highway users of two speed humps being installed on Māmalahoa Highway...
MAUI HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WIN 2026 BRIDGE BUILDER COMPETITION
KAHULUI, Hawai‘i – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) congratulates the 2026 Hawai‘i Bridge Builder Competition champions, Ian Payba and Jeter...
Police Renew Request for Information on Woman Wanted for Questioning in Domestic Violence Incident
Hawai‘i Island police are renewing their request seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 32-year-old Antonya Mardonada of Ocean View...
Hawaiʻi Police Department to Test New External Ballistic Vest Uniform
Hawaiʻi Police Department to Test New External Ballistic Vest Uniform The Hawaiʻi Police Department is preparing to conduct a...
One-Way Traffic Pattern on Portion of Onomea Scenic Route April 26
One-Way Traffic Pattern on Portion of Onomea Scenic Route April 26 A temporary one-way traffic pattern will be in effect...
4th Annual Kona HI-PAL Canoe Regatta Brings Keiki and Community Together
4th Annual Kona HI-PAL Canoe Regatta Brings Keiki and Community Together The Hawai‘i Police Department’s Kona Community Policing Section, in...
Police Identify Man Killed in Hilo Traffic Collision
Police Identify Man Killed in Hilo Traffic Collision Hawaiʻi Island police have identified the man who died in the...
Strangers Change Homeless Man’s Life With RV, Job, And A Fresh Start
Strangers Change Homeless Man’s Life With RV, Job, And A Fresh Start After more than a decade of living on...
Run! Ala Moana Crosswalk Has Pedestrians Counting Down The Seconds Cars power through this busy Ala Moana pedestrian crossing, while walkers are still trying to reach the other side.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/fix-it-ala-moana-crosswalk-has-pedestrians-counting-down-the-seconds/
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.
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
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a traffic crash involving a Hele-On bus that occurred on Thursday afternoon, April 23, 2026....
HOLOMUA MARINE INITIATIVE LAUNCHES ON BIG ISLAND IN MAY
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
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
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
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
Hawai’i Island police are investigating a possible drowning involving a 76-year-old man that occurred Wednesday morning, April 22, 2026, in...
