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Gender Discrimination Complaints: These 2 UH Campuses Stand Out A state lawmaker is calling for new Title IX training requirements for students and teachers.

January 19, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/gender-discrimination-complaints-these-2-uh-campuses-stand-out/

Hawaiʻi AG To Supreme Court: Gun Control Is Hawaiian Tradition A case questioning whether Hawaiʻi gun owners need explicit permission to carry their weapons onto private property will be argued before the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday.

January 19, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/hawaii-ag-to-supreme-court-gun-control-is-hawaiian-tradition/

Hawaiʻi Judges Face More Threats. Courts Want Armed Guards To Help The Judiciary is seeking $3.25 million to hire private security as the Department of Law Enforcement, which protects the courts, faces staffing shortages.

January 19, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/hawai%ca%bbi-judges-face-more-threats-courts-want-armed-guards-to-help/

Hawaii lawmakers face ‘tighter’ economy as 2026 session begins

January 19, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/19/hawaii-news/hawaii-lawmakers-face-tighter-economy-as-2026-session-begins/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

After 974 Days In Foster Care, A Little Boy Finally Finds His Forever Family

January 18, 2026 0

After 974 Days In Foster Care, A Little Boy Finally Finds His Forever Family After nearly three years in foster...

Governor Needs To Step Into Proposed Hawaiʻi Health Care Consolidation The proposed deeper integration between Hawaiʻi Pacific Health and HMSA would only intensify the problem with lack of access to providers and care. Gov. Josh Green must act now.

January 18, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/governor-needs-to-step-into-proposed-hawaii-health-care-consolidation/

Carcass removal a whale of a task

January 18, 2026 0

A team from the University of Hawaii worked hours Saturday attempting to remove a smelly, blubbery mass of a whale...

Hawaii congressional delegation seeks construction of new national cemetery

January 18, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/18/hawaii-news/hawaii-congressional-delegation-seeks-construction-of-new-national-cemetery/

County: Bridge to Moku‘ola will be reconstructed

January 18, 2026 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/18/hawaii-news/county-bridge-to-mokuola-will-be-reconstructed/

Homeless Man Rescues Mom And Baby After Car Crashes Into Bayou

January 17, 2026 0

Homeless Man Rescues Mom And Baby After Car Crashes Into Bayou A hero chose to remain anonymous after saving a...

Preparing for the Potential Conclusion of FEMA Assistance on February 28, 2026…MAUI

January 17, 2026 0

https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/faq-preparing-potential-conclusion-fema-assistance-february-28-2026 FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program provides temporary housing and financial assistance to Maui wildfire survivors. Currently, the program is...

Right-of-Way Permits Now Available Through EPIC

January 17, 2026 0

Right-of-Way Permits Now Available Through EPIC The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works (DPW) announces that permit applications to...

Foreign Oil Floods Into the Islands — But Venezuelan Crude Is Too Tainted Over the past decade, crude from countries, such as Libya, Russia and Argentina have helped keep the lights on in the Aloha State.

January 16, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/foreign-oil-fuels-hawaiis-electric-grid-not-venezuela/

Public Defenders Got 20% Raises, But Hawaiʻi Isn’t Paying Them The public defense attorneys typically earn far less than lawyers at other state agencies. Six months after a move to address the disparity, the money still hasn’t materialized.

January 15, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/public-defenders-got-20-raises-but-hawaii-isnt-paying-them/

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Gender Discrimination Complaints: These 2 UH Campuses Stand Out A state lawmaker is calling for new Title IX training requirements for students and teachers.

Hawaiʻi AG To Supreme Court: Gun Control Is Hawaiian Tradition A case questioning whether Hawaiʻi gun owners need explicit permission to carry their weapons onto private property will be argued before the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday.

Hawaiʻi Judges Face More Threats. Courts Want Armed Guards To Help The Judiciary is seeking $3.25 million to hire private security as the Department of Law Enforcement, which protects the courts, faces staffing shortages.

Hawaii lawmakers face ‘tighter’ economy as 2026 session begins

After 974 Days In Foster Care, A Little Boy Finally Finds His Forever Family

Governor Needs To Step Into Proposed Hawaiʻi Health Care Consolidation The proposed deeper integration between Hawaiʻi Pacific Health and HMSA would only intensify the problem with lack of access to providers and care. Gov. Josh Green must act now.

Carcass removal a whale of a task

Hawaii congressional delegation seeks construction of new national cemetery

County: Bridge to Moku‘ola will be reconstructed

Homeless Man Rescues Mom And Baby After Car Crashes Into Bayou

Preparing for the Potential Conclusion of FEMA Assistance on February 28, 2026…MAUI

Right-of-Way Permits Now Available Through EPIC

Foreign Oil Floods Into the Islands — But Venezuelan Crude Is Too Tainted Over the past decade, crude from countries, such as Libya, Russia and Argentina have helped keep the lights on in the Aloha State.

Teacher Sets World Record After 61 Years At The Same School

Search for new Hawaii County fire chief begins

Volcano Watch — The 1969 Maunaulu eruption: 12 lava fountaining episodes

THE KOHALA CENTER: Employment/Opportunities/Events

HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE

You Won’t Believe How Many Amazon Packages This Maryland Family Got

Public Defenders Got 20% Raises, But Hawaiʻi Isn’t Paying Them The public defense attorneys typically earn far less than lawyers at other state agencies. Six months after a move to address the disparity, the money still hasn’t materialized.

Man Arrested and Charged Following Drug Search Warrant in Kona

DUI Roadblock and Child Safety Seat Clinic April 25 in Hilo

INSTALLATION OF TWO SPEED HUMPS AND ONE SPEED TABLE IN HONALO

Waikoloa Theft Suspects Sought

Police Seek Three Suspects in Kona Assault

MAUI HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WIN 2026 BRIDGE BUILDER COMPETITION

Police Renew Request for Information on Woman Wanted for Questioning in Domestic Violence Incident

Hawaiʻi Police Department to Test New External Ballistic Vest Uniform

One-Way Traffic Pattern on Portion of Onomea Scenic Route April 26

4th Annual Kona HI-PAL Canoe Regatta Brings Keiki and Community Together

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