Vacation Rental Owners Could Face New Hawaiʻi County Rules Stronger enforcement and better registration requirements are on the horizon on the Big Island.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/vacation-rental-owners-could-face-new-hawaii-county-rules/
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Disaster Debris: Coming Soon To A Park Near You? Some park users are getting in the faces of city crews and leaving ugly voicemails, demanding the debris be taken elsewhere.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/disaster-debris-park-near-you/
One-Way Traffic Pattern in Effect on Kalanikoa Street During Merrie Monarch Festival
One-Way Traffic Pattern in Effect on Kalanikoa Street During Merrie Monarch Festival In conjunction with the 63rd Annual Merrie...
Hawaiian Electric using drones as a wildfire safety tool Inspections to begin this month on Hawai‘i Island
Hawaiian Electric using drones as a wildfire safety tool Inspections to begin this month on Hawai‘i Island HILO, April...
KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25’16” N 155°17’13” W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m) Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE
KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m) Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Current Aviation...
Emergency Repairs Scheduled April 20-24 for Pāhala Recycling and Transfer Station
Emergency Repairs Scheduled April 20-24 for Pāhala Recycling and Transfer Station The Pāhala Recycling and Transfer Station will be temporarily...
Vibrant Hawaiʻi Seeks Distribution Sites for 2026 Kaukau 4 Keiki Summer Food Program
Vibrant Hawaiʻi Seeks Distribution Sites for 2026 Kaukau 4 Keiki Summer Food Program Hawaiʻi Island — After receiving more than...
Troopers Handling Routine Call Hear Screams For Help, Sprint To Save Baby
Troopers Handling Routine Call Hear Screams For Help, Sprint To Save Baby Two Maryland State troopers are being hailed as...
Makana Eyre: The Closing Of Tamashiro Market Marks Something Much Deeper The family shop has been a landmark of Kalihi for 85 years. The community will feel the loss.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/makana-eyre-the-closing-of-tamashiro-market-marks-something-much-deeper/
Hawaiʻi Banned Plastic Foam Food Containers. Are Bodyboards Next? Critics say cheap boards harm the ocean and give people a false sense of safety.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/hawai%ca%bbi-banned-plastic-foam-food-containers-are-bodyboards-next/
This May Be The Year For Reforming Hawaiʻi’s Child Welfare System Bills to support families at risk for intervention by Child Welfare Services and fund domestic violence training for caseworkers are still alive at the Legislature.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/this-may-be-the-year-for-reforming-hawai%ca%bbis-child-welfare-system/
Single Mom Refuses To Let Sisters Be Split Up — Adopts Them All
Single Mom Refuses To Let Sisters Be Split Up — Adopts Them All In the world of foster care, one...
Vote on Pahoa town rezoning bills postponed; goal of measures is to help revitalize the area
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/05/hawaii-news/vote-on-pahoa-town-rezoning-bills-postponed-goal-of-measures-is-to-help-revitalize-the-area/
Hotel sought for Hilo airport; some developers already have expressed interest
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/05/hawaii-news/hotel-sought-for-hilo-airport-some-developers-already-have-expressed-interest/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Farm to Family: A lifeline for Hawaii Island
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/04/opinion/farm-to-family-a-lifeline-for-hawaii-island/
‘A Miracle’: Canadian Flight Attendant Ejected 100 Meters From Plane Survives Crash
'A Miracle': Canadian Flight Attendant Ejected 100 Meters From Plane Survives Crash What began as a routine landing at New...
STATE OF HAWAI‘I RESPONDS TO KONA LOW IMPACTS, LAUNCHES KONA LOW INTERIM DISASTER CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
STATE OF HAWAI‘I RESPONDS TO KONA LOW IMPACTS, LAUNCHES KONA LOW INTERIM DISASTER CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM HONOLULU – Governor...
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service
Event: Special Weather Statement Message: Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Honolulu HI 100 PM HST Fri Apr 3 2026 100 PM...
She Worked As A Janitor At Yale Hospital For 10 Years. Now She’s Returning As A Doctor
She Worked As A Janitor At Yale Hospital For 10 Years. Now She’s Returning As A Doctor For years, Shay...
This Seabird Has Adapted To Life In Honolulu’s Concrete Jungle Scientists aren’t sure why the birds are thriving in Honolulu, but their population has grown significantly on Oʻahu in the last decade.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/this-seabird-has-adapted-to-life-in-honolulus-concrete-jungle/
