‘There’s Just A Special Connection’: Firefighter Who Rescued Puppies In House Fire Adopts Them
'There’s Just A Special Connection': Firefighter Who Rescued Puppies In House Fire Adopts Them A firefighter who rescued a litter...
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Divers Are Dying Near The Surface. Now There’s A Call For Safety Warnings Freediving is one of the leading causes of fatal drownings for Hawaiʻi residents. Now lawmakers and safety advocates want labels on equipment — and more.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/divers-dying-near-surface-now-call-for-safety-warnings/
New Mauna Kea Authority Has Difficult Task Ahead — And Limited Time University officials and some senators are concerned about the fate of astronomy on the mountain
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/new-mauna-kea-authority-has-difficult-task-ahead-and-limited-time/
Top Hawaiʻi robotics teams advance to the 2026 VEX World Championships
Hawai‘i Space Grant Consortium University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Hawai‘i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology School of Ocean and Earth...
Banyan Drive in spotlight: State bills seek to create community development district
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/17/hawaii-news/banyan-drive-in-spotlight-state-bills-seek-to-create-community-development-district/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Revamped HI-5 program proposal draws mixed testimony
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/17/hawaii-news/revamped-hi-5-program-proposal-draws-mixed-testimony/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Civil Defense message for Monday 02-16-2026
Civil Defense message for Monday 02-16-2026 at 11:37 AM. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Hawaii...
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT U.S. Geological Survey Monday, February 16, 2026
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT U.S. Geological Survey Monday, February 16, 2026 KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit...
Missing Horse Rescued After Months In The Mountains — Using A Raft And Snowmobiles
Missing Horse Rescued After Months In The Mountains — Using A Raft And Snowmobiles When a horse named Mouse...
String Of ‘Devastating’ Suicides In Hawaiʻi Prisons Continues Corrections officials are asking for millions of dollars this year to hire dozens of health care workers to improve mental health services inside.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/string-of-devastating-suicides-in-hawaii-prisons-continues/
Where Are Honolulu’s Wāhine Lifeguards? 19 Out Of 20 Are Men Hawaiʻi has some of the lowest rates of female lifeguards in the country. As more women surfers claim a spot in the lineup, there’s hope that might change.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/where-are-honolulus-wahine-lifeguards-19-out-of-20-are-men/
Initial ‘Green Fee’ projects are caught in funding dilemma
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/16/hawaii-news/initial-green-fee-projects-are-caught-in-funding-dilemma/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice Volcano: Kilauea
HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice Volcano: Kilauea (VNUM #332010) Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE Issued: Sunday,...
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Alert Level: WATCH, Color Code: ORANGE2026-02-16 00:03:09 UTC HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice Volcano: Kilauea (VNUM #332010) Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Current...
Water Restriction Notice Issued for South Kohala – Lalamilo Customers AFFECTED AREAS: KAWAIHAE, KAWAIHAE HARBOR, HAPUNA BEACH RESORT, MAUNA KEA BEACH RESORT, PUAKŌ, MAUNA LANI RESORT; SOUTH KOHALA
Water Restriction Notice Issued for South Kohala - Lalamilo Customers AFFECTED AREAS: KAWAIHAE, KAWAIHAE HARBOR, HAPUNA BEACH RESORT, MAUNA KEA...
Police Bring In Specially Trained Otter During Search For Missing Woman
Police Bring In Specially Trained Otter During Search For Missing Woman February 5, 2026Police in Pensacola, Florida, recently called in...
Don’t Weaken Financial Disclosure For The Board Of Regents When a board sits at the crossroads of public money and political influence, transparency becomes even more important.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/dont-weaken-financial-disclosure-for-the-board-of-regents/
The Sunshine Blog: Stemming The Flow Of Campaign Cash, Hawaiʻi Style Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/the-sunshine-blog-stemming-the-flow-of-campaign-cash-hawaii-style/
Lei legislation aims to bolster Hawaii flower farm industry
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/15/hawaii-news/lei-legislation-aims-to-bolster-hawaii-flower-farm-industry/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Hawaii environmental leaders condemn EPA rollback
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/15/hawaii-news/hawaii-environmental-leaders-condemn-epa-rollback/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
