Report: Expanding childcare tax credit could boost workforce
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/19/hawaii-news/report-expanding-childcare-tax-credit-could-boost-workforce/
News
News stories
Bill gives Maunakea authority more time to take over management of summit area
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/19/hawaii-news/bill-gives-maunakea-authority-more-time-to-take-over-management-of-summit-area/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR MAKANA MCCLELLAN RECEIVES NATIONAL COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR HONOR
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR MAKANA MCCLELLAN RECEIVES NATIONAL COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR HONOR HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green today announced and congratulated...
Hawaiʻi Pays The Highest Electric Rates In The Nation. We Don’t Have To Let’s make it easier and faster to permit and build clean energy in Hawaiʻi.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/hawaii-pays-the-highest-electric-rates-in-the-nation-we-dont-have-to/
She Never Got to Say Thank You — Until Nearly 20 Years Later
She Never Got to Say Thank You — Until Nearly 20 Years Later Nearly two decades after a difficult childhood...
AT&T Withdraws Controversial Kaua‘i Cell Tower Plan Community members on the North Shore overwhelmingly opposed a plan to build a cell tower less than 50 feet from one resident’s bedroom window.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/att-withdraws-controversial-kauai-cell-tower-plan/
Stricter E-Bike Regulations Planned For Hawai‘i The new bill would mandate helmets for anyone under 18, ban wheelies or stunt riding on public streets, and place other age restrictions on riding.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/stricter-e-bike-regulations-planned-for-hawaii/
DOE expanding farm-to-school programs
Fresh produce grown just steps from the cafeteria is now making its way onto student plates at Waipahu High School,...
Hawaii poses unique challenges in removing unexploded military munitions
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/18/hawaii-news/hawaii-poses-unique-challenges-in-removing-unexploded-military-munitions/
Hawaii’s fight against Medicaid fraud plagued for over a decade
Behind the verbal sparring last week between federal and state officials over policing Medicaid fraud, data shows Hawaii’s recent record...
“My Guardian Angel”: Tourist’s Warning Leads to Life-Saving Cancer Diagnosis for Tour Guide
“My Guardian Angel”: Tourist’s Warning Leads to Life-Saving Cancer Diagnosis for Tour Guide An ordinary tour on Oak Island in...
Bake stands rise in popularity
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/17/hawaii-news/bake-stands-rise-in-popularity/?WHT=5edf78feb100baa9fd2e5b2991d3422024572bf4
Property tax hikes eyed: County faces $15 million budget deficit
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/17/hawaii-news/property-tax-hikes-eyed-county-faces-15-million-budget-deficit/
Police Seek Drivers Involved in Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Collision in Keaʻau
Police Seek Drivers Involved in Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Collision in Keaʻau Hawai‘i Island police are searching for the drivers...
“My Guardian Angel”: Tourist’s Warning Leads to Life-Saving Cancer Diagnosis for Tour Guide
“My Guardian Angel”: Tourist’s Warning Leads to Life-Saving Cancer Diagnosis for Tour Guide An ordinary tour on Oak Island in...
Turning local products into spirits
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/16/features/turning-local-products-into-spirits/
ELECTRIC VEHICLE FAST CHARGERS DEDICATED AT KAPALUA AIRPORT
KAHULUI, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) dedicated a new electric vehicle (EV) fast charging station at Kapalua...
Carlsmith and Kealoha Beach Parks Closed Due to Shark Sighting
Carlsmith Beach Park and James Kealoha Beach Park in Hilo are closed for the remainder of the day on Friday,...
Public Invited to Help Shape the Future of Hilo Bay
COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI MAYOR C. KIMO ALAMEDA, PH.D. Public Invited to Help Shape the Future of Hilo Bay The County...
GOVERNOR GREEN ORDERS FLAGS TO HALF-STAFF IN OBSERVANCE OF PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY
HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag be flown at half-staff...
