A new state-led vision for Hilo’s bayfront resort district is in the works
Redeveloping and revitalizing much of a largely state-owned resort area on a Hilo bay-front peninsula is on a new track...
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Hawaii veterans reflect on their service as America marks a milestone
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/06/hawaii-news/hawaii-veterans-reflect-on-their-service-as-america-marks-a-milestone/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
A boost for sweet potato farmers
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/06/hawaii-news/a-boost-for-sweet-potato-farmers/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Paid parking lots debate continues
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/06/hawaii-news/paid-parking-lots-debate-continues/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
He Had Stage 4 Cancer, But His Doctor Gave Him Hope. And It Changed Everything
He Had Stage 4 Cancer, But His Doctor Gave Him Hope. And It Changed Everything When 14 year old Dylan...
Fourth of July holiday has varied significance in Hawaii
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/05/hawaii-news/fourth-of-july-holiday-has-varied-significance-in-hawaii/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Man Rushes Into Dangerous Waters to Save Child, Then Carries Woman on His Shoulder to Shore
Man Rushes Into Dangerous Waters to Save Child, Then Carries Woman on His Shoulder to Shore A Louisiana shuttle driver...
GOVERNOR GREEN ANNOUNCES HAWAIʻI WILL BE THE FIRST STATE IN THE NATION TO ENSURE EVERY ELIGIBLE FOSTER CHILD HAS A FUNDED SAVINGS ACCOUNT
GOVERNOR GREEN ANNOUNCES HAWAIʻI WILL BE THE FIRST STATE IN THE NATION TO ENSURE EVERY ELIGIBLE FOSTER CHILD HAS A...
When a 79-Year-Old Woman Faced Jail Time Over Her Yard, an Entire Community Showed Up at Her Door
When a 79-Year-Old Woman Faced Jail Time Over Her Yard, an Entire Community Showed Up at Her Door A retired...
Honolulu Honeybees Are Swarming. Yes, That’s A Good Thing The prevalence of wild, swarming honeybees is concerning for many. But for some, including researchers, it’s a sign of good environmental health.
https://civilbeat.org/2026/07/honolulu-honeybees-are-swarming-yes-thats-a-good-thing/
HAWAIʻI MEDICAID FRAUD CONTROL UNIT RECOVERS MORE THAN $617,000 IN CVS FALSE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT
HAWAIʻI MEDICAID FRAUD CONTROL UNIT RECOVERS MORE THAN $617,000 IN CVS FALSE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT HONOLULU – Attorney General Anne Lopez...
Inouye honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/03/hawaii-news/inouye-honored-with-lifetime-achievement-award/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
UKIRT observatory will end astronomy operations in September
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/03/hawaii-news/ukirt-observatory-will-end-astronomy-operations-in-september/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
THE KOHALA CENTER: Opportunities/Events
Opportunities USDA FSA Emergency Conservation Assistance for May 22 earthquake in Hawaiʻi County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting...
Volcano Watch — Hawaii Five-O! Fifty fountaining episodes at Kīlauea summit
By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory July 2, 2026 Hawaii, the 50th state, reached a golden anniversary last Saturday, June 27. Surprise, it’s the...
OKELE OHCA ISSUES NOVO TO EDERLINA MANZANO, A COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOME (CCFFH) OPERATOR
HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Office of Health Care Assurance (OHCA) has issued a Notice of Violation...
Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Well – Repairs Completed
Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Well – Repairs Completed Emergency repairs to the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates (HOVE) well in Ka‘ū...
It Took 40 Years, But This Children’s Book Just Became an Overnight Bestseller
It Took 40 Years, But This Children's Book Just Became an Overnight Bestseller Most authors dream of seeing their...
Makana Eyre: Returning Indigenous Remains A Top Priority For Schatz Hawaiʻi U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz is pressing academic institutions to follow federal law regarding remains and cultural objects.
https://civilbeat.org/2026/07/makana-eyre-returning-indigenous-remains-a-top-priority-for-schatz/
Wastewater In Lava Fields: Delayed Fix Costs Big Island $1K Daily After a legal settlement, Hawaiʻi County agreed to upgrade the Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant beginning in March. Now the project is four months overdue and the county could face a hefty fine.
https://civilbeat.org/2026/07/wastewater-project-delays-could-cost-hawaii-island-taxpayers-1000-a-day/
