County plan to acquire Kumukahi advances
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/22/hawaii-news/county-plan-to-acquire-kumukahi-advances/?WHT=419558396d39db0059ba0e400c73bc5d5403878b
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Civil Defense message for Wednesday 04-22-2026 at 05:49 AM
This is a Civil Defense message for Wednesday 04-22-2026 at 05:49 AM. The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory...
Water Restriction for Downtown Hilo – CANCELLED
Water Restriction for Downtown Hilo - CANCELLED AFFECTED AREA: DOWNTOWN HILO; SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I Effective immediately the Water Restriction Notice...
Road Paving on Haihai Street Begins
Road paving began on Haihai Street this week and is scheduled to continue through May 8, the County of Hawaiʻi...
Alert: Special Weather Statement issued April 21 at 12:41PM
Alert: Special Weather Statement issued April 21 at 12:41PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI WHAT...An episodic fountaining eruption is expected...
Water Restriction Notice Issued for Downtown Hilo Customers AFFECTED AREA: DOWNTOWN HILO; SOUTH HILO
Water Restriction Notice Issued for Downtown Hilo Customers AFFECTED AREA: DOWNTOWN HILO; SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I Effective immediately and until further...
‘They Made Us Feel Like Royalty’: Tornado Forces Joyful Merging Of Wedding And Volleyball Tournament
'They Made Us Feel Like Royalty': Tornado Forces Joyful Merging Of Wedding And Volleyball Tournament A tornado warning may have...
Honolulu Cyclists Lament Safety Barriers, Green Paint In Bike Lanes New asphalt along South King Street meant bike path safety features had to be removed temporarily. They are taking too long to be replaced, cyclists say.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/fix-it-honolulu-cyclists-miss-safety-barriers-green-paint-in-bike-lanes/
Hawaiʻi Transportation Officials Want A New Military Partnership A bill being considered by the Legislature would allow the state DOT to act as a military contractor to expedite federal projects for improvements to airports and roads.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/hawaii-transportation-officials-want-a-new-military-partnership/
Auditor Issues Urgent Warning About Key Hawaiʻi Homeless Program A Civil Beat investigation prompted a review, which found problems in the homeless program requiring “immediate attention.”
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/auditor-issues-urgent-warning-about-key-hawaii-homeless-program/
ʻŌhiʻa Trees, Invasive Species: Years Of Research Could Be Lost The Forest Service is looking to close its Big Island labs — the only ones of their kind, researchers say, that help protect the Pacific’s unique tropical forests.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/ohia-trees-invasive-species-years-of-research-could-be-lost/
2,000 acres in Kapoho being considered for preservation
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/21/hawaii-news/2000-acres-in-kapoho-being-considered-for-preservation/
HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice Volcano: Kilauea
HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice Volcano: Kilauea (VNUM #332010) Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Previous Volcano Alert Level: ADVISORY Current Aviation...
ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT RULE CHANGES FOR HAWAIʻI ISLAND Updates to Hawaiʻi Island Game Bird and Game Mammal Hunting Rules
ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT RULE CHANGES FOR HAWAIʻI ISLAND Updates to Hawaiʻi Island Game Bird and Game Mammal Hunting Rules HILO,...
Kawamoto Pool Reopens Friday
Kawamoto Pool Reopens Friday Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium is scheduled to reopen Friday, April 24 following repairs to the...
GOVERNOR GREEN ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED STATEWIDE IN HONOR OF FORMER GOVERNOR GEORGE R. ARIYOSHI
GOVERNOR GREEN ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED STATEWIDE IN HONOR OF FORMER GOVERNOR GEORGE R. ARIYOSHI HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green today...
‘They Made Us Feel Like Royalty’: Tornado Forces Joyful Merging Of Wedding And Volleyball Tournament
'They Made Us Feel Like Royalty': Tornado Forces Joyful Merging Of Wedding And Volleyball Tournament A tornado warning may have...
Confusing Donation Drops Run By For-Profits Targeted By Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Advocates say the measure will protect people from mistakenly thinking they’re donating to charities.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/confusing-donation-drops-run-by-for-profits-targeted-by-hawaii-lawmakers/
UH Ballroom Dance Club scores three-peat at the National Collegiate Championships
There’s dancing like we’ve all seen it done at wedding receptions and high school reunions where each person makes it...
‘We’re trying to build a resilient, sustainable food system’: The Food Basket makes progress on new Hilo campus
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/20/hawaii-news/were-trying-to-build-a-resilient-sustainable-food-system-the-food-basket-makes-progress-on-new-hilo-campus/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
