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Inspectors Let ‘Lightly Infested’ Goods Into State. Lawmakers Want It To End Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole is probing the department for evidence of what he believes to be a ‘shadow policy’ of favoring industries the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity is in charge of regulating.

March 3, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/inspectors-let-lightly-infested-goods-into-state-lawmakers-want-it-to-end/

Aloha By Zippy’s Stadium? Oʻahu Venue Naming Rights Could Be At Play To raise revenue for its redevelopment, officials of the Hālawa arena want to join the legions of mainland sports venues named for corporate sponsors.

March 3, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/aloha-by-zippys-stadium-venue-naming-rights-could-be-at-play/

Embezzler Or Victim? Native Hawaiian Contractor’s Family Fights Back In various court filings, Christopher Dawson’s sister is pushing back against the DOJ narrative that he swindled a federal program meant to help his people.

March 3, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/embezzler-or-victim-native-hawaiian-contractors-family-fights-back/

Hawaii bills would curb keiki use of phones, social media

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https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/03/03/hawaii-news/hawaii-bills-would-curb-keiki-use-of-phones-social-media/

Police Chief Reed Selects Assistant Chief Sherry Bird as Deputy Chief

March 3, 2026 0

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

March 3, 2026 0

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

March 2, 2026 0

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.

March 2, 2026 0

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.

March 2, 2026 0

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.

March 2, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/kidney-nonprofit-charged-taxpayers-outrageous-prices-covid-tests/

West Oahu refinery to produce plant-based biofuels

March 2, 2026 0

Par Hawaii Refining LLC, a more than 50-year-old petroleum refinery in James Campbell Industrial Park, says this month it will...

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Surveyed residents support the building of community kauhale

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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

March 1, 2026 0

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.

March 1, 2026 0

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.

March 1, 2026 0

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.

March 1, 2026 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/03/suddenly-hawaii-lawmakers-arent-talking-much-about-those-big-tax-cuts/

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Inspectors Let ‘Lightly Infested’ Goods Into State. Lawmakers Want It To End Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole is probing the department for evidence of what he believes to be a ‘shadow policy’ of favoring industries the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity is in charge of regulating.

Aloha By Zippy’s Stadium? Oʻahu Venue Naming Rights Could Be At Play To raise revenue for its redevelopment, officials of the Hālawa arena want to join the legions of mainland sports venues named for corporate sponsors.

Embezzler Or Victim? Native Hawaiian Contractor’s Family Fights Back In various court filings, Christopher Dawson’s sister is pushing back against the DOJ narrative that he swindled a federal program meant to help his people.

Hawaii bills would curb keiki use of phones, social media

Police Chief Reed Selects Assistant Chief Sherry Bird as Deputy Chief

Police Identify Possible Drowning Victim in Lower Puna

86-Year-Old Farmer Turns Down $15 Million Offer From Data Center Developers

Hawaiʻi Attorney Accused Of Lying During Kealoha Trial Could Face Discipline Kevin Sumida could face punishment ranging from a private admonition to suspension.

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.

Kidney Nonprofit Charged Taxpayers ‘Outrageous’ Prices For Covid Tests Following Civil Beat’s reporting, the nonprofit is enlisting outside help to review its books.

West Oahu refinery to produce plant-based biofuels

Surveyed residents support the building of community kauhale

Teacher Wins $1 Million For Turning Slums Into 800+ Classrooms

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.

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.

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.

HIDOT advances $7 billion overhaul of airports

Teacher Wins $1 Million For Turning Slums Into 800+ Classrooms

Hawaiian Electric parent’s earnings topped $100M in 2025

E-bike regulation cruising after 2025 veto

Man Rushes Into Dangerous Waters to Save Child, Then Carries Woman on His Shoulder to Shore

GOVERNOR GREEN ANNOUNCES HAWAIʻI WILL BE THE FIRST STATE IN THE NATION TO ENSURE EVERY ELIGIBLE FOSTER CHILD HAS A FUNDED SAVINGS ACCOUNT

When a 79-Year-Old Woman Faced Jail Time Over Her Yard, an Entire Community Showed Up at Her Door

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.

HAWAIʻI MEDICAID FRAUD CONTROL UNIT RECOVERS MORE THAN $617,000 IN CVS FALSE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT

UH-Hilo to host summer youth camps and clinics

Inouye honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

UKIRT observatory will end astronomy operations in September

Green leads governors’ group, plans Hawaii meeting

Kohala Obituary 6/8/2026

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