Police Chief Reed Selects Assistant Chief Sherry Bird as Deputy Chief
3-02-26 Police Chief Reed Selects Assistant Chief Sherry Bird as Deputy Chief Hawai‘i Police Department announces that Police Chief...
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Police Identify Possible Drowning Victim in Lower Puna
3-2-26 (Update) Police Identify Possible Drowning Victim in Lower Puna As part of their ongoing investigation into the possible drowning...
86-Year-Old Farmer Turns Down $15 Million Offer From Data Center Developers
86-Year-Old Farmer Turns Down $15 Million Offer From Data Center Developers An 86-year-old Pennsylvania farmer is going viral — not...
Hawaiʻi Attorney Accused Of Lying During Kealoha Trial Could Face Discipline Kevin Sumida could face punishment ranging from a private admonition to suspension.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/hawaii-attorney-accused-lying-kealoha-trial-could-face-discipline/
The Thirty Meter Telescope Is Still Alive — For Now The TMT project is back under consideration for federal support, but it must complete a final design phase without taxpayer assistance.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/the-thirty-meter-telescope-is-still-alive-for-now/
Kidney Nonprofit Charged Taxpayers ‘Outrageous’ Prices For Covid Tests Following Civil Beat’s reporting, the nonprofit is enlisting outside help to review its books.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/kidney-nonprofit-charged-taxpayers-outrageous-prices-covid-tests/
West Oahu refinery to produce plant-based biofuels
Par Hawaii Refining LLC, a more than 50-year-old petroleum refinery in James Campbell Industrial Park, says this month it will...
Surveyed residents support the building of community kauhale
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/02/hawaii-news/surveyed-residents-support-the-building-of-community-kauhale/
Teacher Wins $1 Million For Turning Slums Into 800+ Classrooms
Teacher Wins $1 Million For Turning Slums Into 800+ Classrooms A teacher in India who transformed some of the country’s...
Guardrails Needed If LNG Is To Work In Hawaiʻi If liquefied natural gas proponents believe their case is strong, they should be willing to meet these standards.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/guardrails-needed-if-lng-is-to-work-in-hawaii/
What Pushes Locals Out Of Hawaiʻi? Low Wages The Honolulu Charter Commission has a once-in-a-decade opportunity to address the county’s crisis.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/what-pushes-locals-out-of-hawaii-low-wages/
Suddenly Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Aren’t Talking Much About Those Big Tax Cuts The prospect of having to backpedal on promised tax breaks isn’t going over well in an election year.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/suddenly-hawaii-lawmakers-arent-talking-much-about-those-big-tax-cuts/
HIDOT advances $7 billion overhaul of airports
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/01/hawaii-news/hidot-advances-7-billion-overhaul-of-airports/
Teacher Wins $1 Million For Turning Slums Into 800+ Classrooms
Teacher Wins $1 Million For Turning Slums Into 800+ Classrooms A teacher in India who transformed some of the country’s...
Hawaiian Electric parent’s earnings topped $100M in 2025
The parent of Hawaii’s biggest electric utility rebounded financially with a $123 million profit in 2025 after a $1.4 billion...
E-bike regulation cruising after 2025 veto
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/27/hawaii-news/e-bike-regulation-cruising-after-2025-veto/
THE KOHALA CENTER: Opportunities/Events
Opportunities The Kohala Center is hiring TKC is hiring two full-time positions: a donor and volunteer engagement specialist and a mahiʻāina specialist. Visit...
Pāhoa Community Aquatic Center Reopens March 2
The Pāhoa Community Aquatic Center (PCAC) is scheduled to reopen Monday, March 2, the County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks...
HELICOPTER DIVE OPERATOR FINED FOR UNAUTHORIZED COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY
HONOLULU – The Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) voted today to impose administrative fines totaling $10,000 against Trident...
Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai‘i Honors Three Officers for Q4 2025
Three Hawai‘i Police Department officers were recognized by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai‘i for their professionalism and commitment...
