Right-of-Way Permits Now Available Through EPIC
Right-of-Way Permits Now Available Through EPIC The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works (DPW) announces that permit applications to...
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Foreign Oil Floods Into the Islands — But Venezuelan Crude Is Too Tainted Over the past decade, crude from countries, such as Libya, Russia and Argentina have helped keep the lights on in the Aloha State.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/foreign-oil-fuels-hawaiis-electric-grid-not-venezuela/
Teacher Sets World Record After 61 Years At The Same School
Teacher Sets World Record After 61 Years At The Same School A beloved educator’s lifelong dedication has officially made history....
Search for new Hawaii County fire chief begins
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/16/hawaii-news/search-for-new-hawaii-county-fire-chief-begins/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Volcano Watch — The 1969 Maunaulu eruption: 12 lava fountaining episodes
By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory January 15, 2026 Last week’s “Volcano Watch” article reviewed the lava fountaining eruption of Kīlauea Iki in 1959. This...
THE KOHALA CENTER: Employment/Opportunities/Events
Employment North Shore EVP is hiring a food safety specialist on Hawaiʻi Island North Shore EVP is seeking a food...
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE U.S. Geological Survey Thursday, January 15, 2026, 9:32 AM KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25'16" N 155°17'13"...
You Won’t Believe How Many Amazon Packages This Maryland Family Got
You Won’t Believe How Many Amazon Packages This Maryland Family Got When Amy Creel got a call from her...
Public Defenders Got 20% Raises, But Hawaiʻi Isn’t Paying Them The public defense attorneys typically earn far less than lawyers at other state agencies. Six months after a move to address the disparity, the money still hasn’t materialized.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/public-defenders-got-20-raises-but-hawaii-isnt-paying-them/
A Fight During Work Hours Wasn’t Enough To Get This City Inspector Fired Honolulu hired Bryan Porcello despite at least eight convictions, and only fired him after his arrest for allegedly bailing a woman out of jail for sex. Heavily blacked-out documents make it difficult to see what was the last straw for the city.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/fight-during-work-hours-not-enough-to-get-city-inspector-fired/
Survey finds broad support for Hawaii military presence
Hawaii residents generally support the military’s presence in the islands, which employs 73,072 Department of Defense employees and pumps billions...
$450K released for Boys and Girls Club center
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/15/hawaii-news/450k-released-for-boys-and-girls-club-center/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Police identify dead man found in Kona
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/15/hawaii-news/police-identify-dead-man-found-in-kona/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY INFORMATION STATEMENT
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY INFORMATION STATEMENT U.S. Geological Survey Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 10:05 PM KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25'16" N 155°17'13"...
Hawaiʻi County to Host Blessing, Reopening of Playground at Arthur L. Greenwell Park
Hawaiʻi County to Host Blessing, Reopening of Playground at Arthur L. Greenwell Park The County of Hawai‘i Department of...
GOVERNOR GREEN APPOINTS JON ITOMURA AS CHAIR OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
GOVERNOR GREEN APPOINTS JON ITOMURA AS CHAIR OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green has appointed Jon...
NYC Doorman Honors His Mother By Helping Those In Need
NYC Doorman Honors His Mother By Helping Those In Need A New York City doorman is warming hearts online after...
Will Bailey: A Quiet Redesign Helped Hawaiʻi Farms Get Past The Paperwork The system wasn’t broken. It was built for someone else.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/will-bailey-redesign-helped-hawaii-farms-get-past-paperwork/
Hawaiʻi May Add A Test To Driver’s License Renewals As Traffic Deaths Climb Drivers would have to take written knowledge tests during their license renewals, something Hawaiʻi stopped requiring almost three decades ago.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/hawaii-may-add-test-drivers-license-renewals-traffic-deaths/
Questions linger regarding workforce housing bill
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/14/hawaii-news/questions-linger-regarding-workforce-housing-bill/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
