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Hawaiʻi Bets Millions That Students Will Eat Way More Eggs The Agribusiness Development Corp. is closing in on a $4.7 million land purchase in Wahiawā for a highly specialized facility to crack eggs.

July 1, 2026 0

https://civilbeat.org/2026/07/hawaii-bets-millions-that-students-will-eat-way-more-eggs/

Residents blast STVRs legislation; commission defers action

July 1, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/01/hawaii-news/residents-blast-stvrs-legislation-commission-defers-action/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

She Lost Her Husband, Her Savings, and Nearly Her Hope. Then Thousands of Strangers Stepped In

June 30, 2026 0

She Lost Her Husband, Her Savings, and Nearly Her Hope. Then Thousands of Strangers Stepped In A grieving widow...

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

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Bid protest delays start of Kealakehe sewage plant upgrade

June 29, 2026 0

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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/

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Hawaiʻi Bets Millions That Students Will Eat Way More Eggs The Agribusiness Development Corp. is closing in on a $4.7 million land purchase in Wahiawā for a highly specialized facility to crack eggs.

Residents blast STVRs legislation; commission defers action

She Lost Her Husband, Her Savings, and Nearly Her Hope. Then Thousands of Strangers Stepped In

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.

“I Think I’ve Found My People”: Group of Guys Take Lonely Man With Autism Under Their Wing at Festival, Give Him the Best Weekend of His Life

‘Not A Boondoggle’: Lawmakers Get $300K For Travel, Destination Unknown There will be a trip to study transit-oriented development, but no one can say exactly who’s going, where or when.

Storms 2026 Hawaiʻi Can’t Catch A Break From Storms. It Has To Adapt As the state recovers from multiple natural disasters, residents and officials are starting to talk about what needs to change to make the islands more resilient.

BIIF football: Wildcats shut out ‘Riders in crosstown clash; Warriors stay unbeaten in island play

Under bill, county would be required to prioritize use of native plants

This Father-Son Duo Fixes Cars for Whatever Customers Can Afford

Collaboration During A Disaster Is Critical No single organization can see or do everything.

Palikapu Dedman, activist and founder of Pele Defense Fund, dies at 80

UH seeks changes to Maunakea summit master plan

Pizza Shop Owner Sees Woman Eating From the Trash, Gives Her a Fresh Slice and Makes a Promise to Feed Anyone Who Is Hungry

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