Underwater fiber cable project clears hurdle
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Evacuation Order Lifted for Kawaihae Village Subdivision, Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway Reopened
The evacuation order for Kawaihae Village Subdivision has been lifted, and Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway has been reopened as emergency responders...
Civil Defense message for Sunday 07-26-2026 at 09:23 AM
This is a Civil Defense message for Sunday 07-26-2026 at 09:23 AM. HFD reports the wildfire near Kawaihae Road in...
Off-Duty Firefighter Hears Desperate Cries and Saves Three Children Trapped Beneath Overturned Boat
Off-Duty Firefighter Hears Desperate Cries and Saves Three Children Trapped Beneath Overturned Boat What began as a Fourth of...
Civil Defense Brush Fire Update for Sunday 07-26-2026 at 06:19 AM
This is a Civil Defense Brush Fire Update for Sunday 07-26-2026 at 06:19 AM. Hawaii Fire Department reports the brush...
UH Forest Stewards programcelebrates milestone
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/26/hawaii-news/uh-forest-stewards-programcelebrates-milestone/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
PONC measure dies in narrow council vote
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/07/26/hawaii-news/ponc-measure-dies-in-narrow-council-vote/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Wildland fire in South Kohala and has issued a Wildfire Advisory for the Kawaihae.
This is a Civil Defense message for Saturday 07-25-2026 at 06:11 PM. The Hawaii Fire Department reports a wildland fire...
Off-Duty Firefighter Hears Desperate Cries and Saves Three Children Trapped Beneath Overturned Boat
Off-Duty Firefighter Hears Desperate Cries and Saves Three Children Trapped Beneath Overturned Boat What began as a Fourth of July...
POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH RISKS FROM WHALE CARCASS OFF SOUTH SHORE OF MOLOKAʻI
POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH RISKS FROM WHALE CARCASS OFF SOUTH SHORE OF MOLOKAʻI MOLOKAʻI, Hawaiʻi – The Department of Land and Natural...
New Puna and Kaʻū Community Energy Reports: Findings and Next Steps
Vibrant Hawaiʻi and KōCreate are pleased to share two community-informed reports documenting the energy priorities, concerns, and lived experiences of...
Hawaiʻi County Reminds Residents to Prepare for Storm Season as Hurricane Fausto Approaches
The County of Hawaiʻi is reminding residents that there’s still time to prepare for tropical cyclone season as Hurricane Fausto...
Hawaiian Electric monitoring Hurricane Fausto, preparing for possible impact
Hawaiian Electric monitoring Hurricane Fausto, preparing for possible impact Company urges customers to be prepared; emergency preparation tips are available...
Trapped in a Bathtub for Nine Days, 82-Year-Old Woman Survived With Faith, Determination, and One Remarkable Idea
Trapped in a Bathtub for Nine Days, 82-Year-Old Woman Survived With Faith, Determination, and One Remarkable Idea For nine unimaginable...
Kirstin Downey: The Inspiration Museum Shows Us What’s Possible A century old building in downtown Honolulu is being slowly transformed into a space that celebrates people from Hawaiʻi who have helped change the world.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/07/kirstin-downey-the-inspiration-museum-shows-us-whats-possible/
In Puna, It Takes Years To Get A Mail Box At The Post Office In the fastest growing part of Hawai‘i, a post office box shortage has made voting, shopping online, accessing important paperwork and sending packages an ongoing challenge.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/07/in-puna-it-takes-years-to-get-a-mail-box-at-the-post-office/
Hawaiʻi Fire Department Celebrates Graduation of 54th Firefighter Recruitment Class
Eighteen recruits received their badges Friday during a graduation ceremony for the Hawaiʻi Fire Department’s 54th Firefighter Recruit Class in...
Water Supply Urges Customers to Prepare for Approaching Storm
Water Supply Urges Customers to Prepare for Approaching Storm The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of Hawai‘i, urges...
Volcano Watch — Watching volcanoes move, one survey at a time
By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory July 23, 2026 The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) relies heavily on Global Positioning System (GPS) data to...
Spain’s ‘Firefighting’ Donkeys Have Helped Keep Doñana National Park Free of Wildfires for Nearly a Decade
Spain's 'Firefighting' Donkeys Have Helped Keep Doñana National Park Free of Wildfires for Nearly a Decade While firefighters race...
