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Officer Leonard Warren Honored with Haweo Award for Leadership in Youth Engagement Projects

February 23, 2026 0

For his continued leadership in youth engagement and community partnership initiatives throughout West Hawaiʻi, Kona Community Policing Officer Leonard Warren...

DUI Stats

February 23, 2026 0

DUI Stats During the week of Feb. 9, through Feb. 15, 2026, Hawai‘i Island police arrested 19 motorists for driving...

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HAWAIʻI ISLAND 2026 SPRING BEARDED TURKEY SEASON

February 23, 2026 0

HAWAIʻI ISLAND 2026 SPRING BEARDED TURKEY SEASON HILO, Hawaiʻi – The 2026 Spring Bearded Turkey Hunting Season is fast...

Teacher Turns First Graders’ Drawings Into Real Hats — Their Reaction Says It All

February 23, 2026 0

Teacher Turns First Graders' Drawings Into Real Hats — Their Reaction Says It All In Kelso, Washington, a group of...

Kaua‘i Residents Worry 148-unit Housing Project Will ‘Kill’ Kōloa Town The Garden Isle needs more housing but Kōloa residents worry the proposed project is too big, will harm the environment and won’t be within reach of community members.

February 23, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/kauai-residents-worry-148-unit-housing-project-will-kill-koloa-town/

Controversial Developer Ousted As Manager of Downtown ‘Hell Hole’ Building The curtain is closing on Chad Waters’ leading role at 1136 Union Mall.

February 23, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/controversial-developer-ousted-as-manager-of-downtown-hell-hole-building/

Free Buses For Keiki? Supporters Hopeful After Statewide Bill Axed A proposal for statewide free transit died last week at the Legislature, but supporters still have hope for a proposal to make transit free for youth.

February 23, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/free-buses-keiki-supporters-hopeful-statewide-bill-axed/

The People Suing Kamehameha Schools Are Getting Death Threats One family in the lawsuit wants the courts to keep its members anonymous. KS wants their identities revealed.

February 23, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/the-people-suing-kamehameha-schools-are-getting-death-threats/

Hawaii lawmakers look to space for economic diversification

February 23, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/23/hawaii-news/hawaii-lawmakers-look-to-space-for-economic-diversification/

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Travel Advisory – Global Entry and TSA PreCheck

February 22, 2026 0

2/22/26 - TSA PreCheck remains available at Hawai‘i airports. TheHawai‘i Department of Transportation has been advised by U.S. Customs and...

Teacher Turns First Graders’ Drawings Into Real Hats — Their Reaction Says It All

February 22, 2026 0

Teacher Turns First Graders' Drawings Into Real Hats — Their Reaction Says It All In Kelso, Washington, a group of...

Family, community honor late kumu hula Nalani Kanaka‘ole-Zane

February 22, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/22/hawaii-news/family-community-honor-late-kumu-hula-nalani-kanakaole-zane/

Bills to protect reef fish from poaching advance at Hawaii Legislature

February 22, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/22/hawaii-news/bills-to-protect-reef-fish-from-poaching-advance-at-hawaii-legislature/

Police Investigating Fatal Traffic Collision That Killed Three-Year-Old Girl

February 21, 2026 0

Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a single-vehicle collision that claimed the life of a three-year-old Waikoloa girl Friday evening, Feb....

Police Told Teacher Not To Move Her Car. Then It Froze Solid—So Carvana Replaced It

February 21, 2026 0

Police Told Teacher Not To Move Her Car. Then It Froze Solid—So Carvana Replaced It When a Philadelphia teacher found...

Hawaiʻi Police Department Chief Mahuna Formally Sworn in; Public Ceremony Set For March 6

February 20, 2026 0

Hawaiʻi Police Department Chief Mahuna Formally Sworn in; Public Ceremony Set For March 6 Earlier today, the Hawai‘i County Police...

Overnight road closure for utility work in Keauhou Utility pole replacements on Thursday evening, Feb. 26

February 20, 2026 0

Overnight road closure for utility work in Keauhou Utility pole replacements on Thursday evening, Feb. 26 HILO, Feb. 20,...

Water Restriction Notice Downgraded to Water Conservation Notice for Affected South Kohala CustomersAFFECTED AREAS: ĀHUALOA TO WAIEMI SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING HONOKAIA, PU‘UKAPU, NIENIE, WAIMEA TOWN, LĀLĀMILO FARM LOTS, PORTIONS OF MANA ROAD, PORTIONS OF MĀMALAHOA HIGHWAY (HWY 19), ANEKONA ESTATES, AND KĀNEHOASUBDIVISION; SOUTH KOHALA

February 20, 2026 0

Water Restriction Notice Downgraded to Water Conservation Notice for Affected South Kohala CustomersAFFECTED AREAS: ĀHUALOA TO WAIEMI SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING HONOKAIA,...

Waipio Valley Road to be Closed for Geophysical Survey

February 20, 2026 0

Waipio Valley Road will be closed to all traffic between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day from Tuesday, Feb....

Registration Opens Monday at 6:00 a.m. for Kaukau 4 Keiki Summer Meal Program

February 20, 2026 0

Registration Opens Monday at 6:00 a.m. for Kaukau 4 Keiki Summer Meal Program HAWAIʻI ISLAND — Families across Hawaiʻi Island...

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Officer Leonard Warren Honored with Haweo Award for Leadership in Youth Engagement Projects

DUI Stats

HAWAIʻI ISLAND 2026 SPRING BEARDED TURKEY SEASON

Teacher Turns First Graders’ Drawings Into Real Hats — Their Reaction Says It All

Kaua‘i Residents Worry 148-unit Housing Project Will ‘Kill’ Kōloa Town The Garden Isle needs more housing but Kōloa residents worry the proposed project is too big, will harm the environment and won’t be within reach of community members.

Controversial Developer Ousted As Manager of Downtown ‘Hell Hole’ Building The curtain is closing on Chad Waters’ leading role at 1136 Union Mall.

Free Buses For Keiki? Supporters Hopeful After Statewide Bill Axed A proposal for statewide free transit died last week at the Legislature, but supporters still have hope for a proposal to make transit free for youth.

The People Suing Kamehameha Schools Are Getting Death Threats One family in the lawsuit wants the courts to keep its members anonymous. KS wants their identities revealed.

Hawaii lawmakers look to space for economic diversification

Travel Advisory – Global Entry and TSA PreCheck

Teacher Turns First Graders’ Drawings Into Real Hats — Their Reaction Says It All

Family, community honor late kumu hula Nalani Kanaka‘ole-Zane

Bills to protect reef fish from poaching advance at Hawaii Legislature

Police Investigating Fatal Traffic Collision That Killed Three-Year-Old Girl

Police Told Teacher Not To Move Her Car. Then It Froze Solid—So Carvana Replaced It

Hawaiʻi Police Department Chief Mahuna Formally Sworn in; Public Ceremony Set For March 6

Overnight road closure for utility work in Keauhou Utility pole replacements on Thursday evening, Feb. 26

Waipio Valley Road to be Closed for Geophysical Survey

Registration Opens Monday at 6:00 a.m. for Kaukau 4 Keiki Summer Meal Program

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

Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Shelve Petition To Further Probe $35K Paper Bag Case House Speaker Nadine Nakamura tabled the citizen petition with little advance notice or discussion.

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

Hilo man sentenced to 10 years for financial crimes

Hilo caregiver accused of stealing from 92-year-old man

Lions’ district convention returns to Hilo after eight years

BIIF golf: Saito, Palakiko win at Waikoloa Village; Waiakea girls win team title

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

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