Civil Defense message for Thursday 06-18-2026 at 02:17 PM
This is a Civil Defense message for Thursday 06-18-2026 at 02:17 PM. The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory...
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KAHAKAI BLVD, HAWAIIAN BEACHES; DISTRICT 10, Puna, Structure Fire
Tuesday, 6/16/2016, 10:48pm 7 HFD apparatus; 12 HFD personnel CAUSE: UNDETERMINED RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FULLY INVOLVED IN FIRE MULTIPLE HFD UNITS...
THE KOHALA CENTER: Employment/Opportunities/Events
Employment Ahualoa Family Farms is hiring a farmers market customer experience and sales associate Ahualoa Family Farms, based in Honokaʻa,...
Before Retiring, Teacher Spends Months Making Personalized Quilts for Every Student in Her Class
Before Retiring, Teacher Spends Months Making Personalized Quilts for Every Student in Her Class As she closes the final chapter...
Neal Milner: People In Hawaiʻi May Not Vote But They’re Still Engaged Civic engagement shows up in other ways, like helping neighbors after a flood or sharing food.
https://civilbeat.org/2026/06/neal-milner-people-in-hawaii-may-not-vote-but-theyre-still-engaged/
Honolulu Building Permits Moving Faster For Homes, Slower For Businesses The city is planning to expand its use of AI software after it showed promise in prescreening applications.
https://civilbeat.org/2026/06/honolulu-building-permits-moving-faster-for-homes-slower-for-businesses/
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Volcano Observatory Summary: Magnitude-4.5 earthquake near Pahala, Island of Hawaiʻi
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Volcano Observatory Summary: Magnitude-4.5 earthquake near Pahala, Island of Hawaiʻi HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY INFORMATION STATEMENT On Wednesday,...
Water Supply Announces Top Finishers in its 8th Annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest
Water Supply Announces Top Finishers in its 8th Annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest HAWAIʻI ISLAND – The...
Hawai‘i Island police have identified the driver of the Toyota that was involved in a fatal traffic collision that occurred Thursday morning, June 4, 2026
Hawai‘i Island police have identified the driver of the Toyota that was involved in a fatal traffic collision that occurred...
In an effort to reduce the number of people injured or killed as a result of motor vehicle crashes, the Hawai’i Police Department continues to conduct high-visibility traffic enforcement
June 16, 2026 Hilo, Hawaii - In an effort to reduce the number of people injured or killed as a result...
Before Retiring, Teacher Spends Months Making Personalized Quilts for Every Student in Her Class
Before Retiring, Teacher Spends Months Making Personalized Quilts for Every Student in Her Class As she closes the final chapter...
Hawaiʻi’s Imperiled False Killer Whales Are Going Hungry The endangered whales’ numbers are still trending in the wrong direction. Researchers just found a new piece of the puzzle as to why.
https://civilbeat.org/2026/06/hawaiis-imperiled-false-killer-whales-going-hungry/
Kauaʻi’s Richest Towns Scored Tax Breaks Meant For Poor Areas — Until Now Opportunity Zone projects are intended to benefit economically distressed communities but are often found in the wealthiest parts of the island.
https://civilbeat.org/2026/06/kauais-richest-towns-scored-tax-breaks-meant-poor-areas/
Completion of HVO facility projected for 2027
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/06/16/hawaii-news/completion-of-hvo-facility-projected-for-2027/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
‘They want to keep that sort of rustic experience’: Last public meeting on Kahuku Unit plan today in Naalehu
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/06/16/hawaii-news/they-want-to-keep-that-sort-of-rustic-experience-last-public-meeting-on-kahuku-unit-plan-today-in-naalehu/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
PUBLIC INVITED TO COMMUNITY INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR ELLISON ONIZUKA KONA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MASTER PLAN UPDATE
PUBLIC INVITED TO COMMUNITY INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR ELLISON ONIZUKA KONA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MASTER PLAN UPDATE KONA, Hawai‘i – The Hawai‘i...
Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Well – Emergency Repairs AFFECTED AREA: HAWAIIAN OCEAN VIEW ESTATES (HOVE); KA‘Ū
Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Well – Emergency Repairs AFFECTED AREA: HAWAIIAN OCEAN VIEW ESTATES (HOVE); KA‘Ū, HAWAI‘I ISLAND ...
An 8-Year-Old’s Paper Airplane Led to a Taylor Swift Surprise No One Saw Coming
An 8-Year-Old’s Paper Airplane Led to a Taylor Swift Surprise No One Saw Coming A simple paper airplane tossed over...
After Kona Lows, Thousands Applied For Aid. Help Can’t Come Fast Enough Some property owners are paying out of pocket to make their homes livable while waiting for federal funds they hope will come through.
https://civilbeat.org/2026/06/after-hawaii-storms-thousands-applied-for-aid-help-cant-come-fast-enough/
There’s One Big Flaw With The AG’s Track Record On Medicaid Fraud A single settlement with a dialysis company accounted for the lion’s share of funds recovered by Hawaiʻi’s fraud unit, now facing federal scrutiny.
https://civilbeat.org/2026/06/theres-one-big-flaw-with-the-ags-track-record-on-medicaid-fraud/
