Makana Eyre: Is Hawaiʻi Worth It? These Returning Ex-Pats Say Yes Moving home to the islands after years away can be a tough decision.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/makana-eyre-is-hawai%ca%bbi-worth-it-these-returning-ex-pats-say-yes/
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Honolulu Fireworks Citations Offer Glimpse Into Use Of New Laws Fireworks citations and fines were up on Oʻahu, but the jury is still out on how effective aerial drones will be.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/honolulu-fireworks-citations-glimpse-use-new-laws/
Tsunamis, Floods And Not Enough Space: Kauaʻi Is Moving To Replace Its Jail Officials say the new facility is long overdue so that they can focus on rehabilitating inmates.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/tsunamis-floods-and-not-enough-space-kaua%ca%bbi-is-moving-to-replace-its-jail/
50 Years On Kahoʻolawe: Inside The Journey To Rescue Hawaiʻi’s Target Island The goal isn’t just to heal the environment, activists say. It’s to forge an island where Hawaiians can reclaim their culture.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/50-years-on-kahoolawe-journey-rescue-hawaiis-target-island/
Hawaii coalition calls for tax fairness for local needs
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/25/hawaii-news/hawaii-coalition-calls-for-tax-fairness-for-local-needs/
For those who depend on coconuts, few options exist to fight invasive beetles
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/26/hawaii-news/for-those-who-depend-on-coconuts-few-options-exist-to-fight-invasive-beetles/
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE U.S. Geological Survey Sunday, January 25, 2026
KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m) Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Current Aviation...
Cajun Navy Travels To Oklahoma To Find Missing Boy — Brings Him Home Safe
Cajun Navy Travels To Oklahoma To Find Missing Boy — Brings Him Home Safe A happy ending came for 12-year-old...
KILAUEA Activity Summary:
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...
Eruption Update, 2:30pm
KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m) Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Current Aviation...
Alert: Special Weather Statement issued January 24
Alert: Special Weather Statement issued January 24 at 11:57AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI Episode 41 of lava fountaining in...
Episode 41 has Begun
HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice Volcano: Kilauea (VNUM #332010) Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE Issued: Saturday,...
Precursory overflows began from the north vent at 3:52 a.m KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25’16” N 155°17’13” W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m) Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m) Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Current Aviation...
He Visits Farmers Markets And Films Vendors With No Customers — And It Changes Their Lives
He Visits Farmers Markets And Films Vendors With No Customers — And It Changes Their Lives A man in Texas...
EIGHT ENDANGERED MISSING CHILDREN SAFELY RECOVERED ON OʻAHU DURING MULTIAGENCY OPERATION SHINE THE LIGHT
EIGHT ENDANGERED MISSING CHILDREN SAFELY RECOVERED ON OʻAHU DURING MULTIAGENCY OPERATION SHINE THE LIGHT HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of...
NEW LEASE APPROVED FOR KAHEAWA WIND POWER I
NEW LEASE APPROVED FOR KAHEAWA WIND POWER I HONOLULU – The Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) has...
GOVERNOR GREEN SECURES FEMA HOUSING EXTENSION FOR MAUI WILDFIRE SURVIVORS THROUGH FEBRUARY 2027
GOVERNOR GREEN SECURES FEMA HOUSING EXTENSION FOR MAUI WILDFIRE SURVIVORS THROUGH FEBRUARY 2027 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green today announced...
Man Saves Two Toddlers Who Wandered Into The Middle Of A Busy Highway
Man Saves Two Toddlers Who Wandered Into The Middle Of A Busy Highway Two toddlers are safe today thanks to...
Kirstin Downey: Maui Properties Get State Money For Preservation Advocates want the Legislature to fully fund the Legacy Land program to save even more areas that are at risk from developers.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/kirstin-downey-maui-properties-get-state-money-for-preservation/
Hawaiʻi Democrat Seeks Federal Review Of Native Hawaiian Contracting Program U.S. Rep. Ed Case is walking a thin line between his longstanding concerns about the SBA program and his desire not to join in the Trump administration’s anti-DEI campaign.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/hawaii-democrat-seeks-federal-review-native-hawaiian-contracting-program/
