$62M project expands affordable housing for seniors
A new senior housing complex in Aiea is opening its doors to Oahu’s growing kupuna population, offering affordable rental units...
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Bill addresses requirements for Civil Defense chief
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/11/04/hawaii-news/bill-addresses-requirements-for-civil-defense-chief/
Hawaiʻi Relief Program offers utility assistance
Hawaiʻi Relief Program offers utility assistance Payment options, ʻOhana Energy Gift Card program also available for Hawaiian Electric customers...
WATER NOTICE AFFECTED AREA: CUSTOMERS ALONG AINAKO AVENUE BETWEEN POHU STREET AND KŌ‘ULA STREET, INCLUDING ALL SIDE ROADS AND LANES; SOUTH HILO
WATER NOTICE AFFECTED AREA: CUSTOMERS ALONG AINAKO AVENUE BETWEEN POHU STREET AND KŌ‘ULA STREET, INCLUDING ALL SIDE ROADS AND LANES;...
HVO Daily Update Mon., Nov. 03
Activity Summary: Episode 35 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ended on October 18 after 7.5 hours of continuous lava...
Meet The Texas Man Known As The ‘Fairy Godfather’ Of Halloween
Meet The Texas Man Known As The 'Fairy Godfather' Of Halloween In Austin, Texas, one man is proving that...
Fatal ʻEwa Beach Fire: Care Home Had History Of Not Documenting Fire Drills Wednesday’s blaze left two people dead and one seriously injured.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/10/fatal-%ca%bbewa-beach-fire-care-home-had-history-of-not-documenting-fire-drills/
Makana Eyre: They May Call It Poke, But It Doesn’t Come Close To Ours A traditional Hawaiian dish has been appropriated around the world, but in name only.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/11/makana-eyre-they-may-call-it-poke-but-it-doesnt-come-close-to-ours/
Hawaiʻi Needs More Firebreaks. Maui Is Making It Happen Collaboration has been critical in making progress on a key component of fire safety in communities across the county.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/11/hawai%ca%bbi-needs-more-firebreaks-maui-is-making-it-happen/
Honolulu Fired Building Permit Worker Who Cut Through Delays For A Few People The city accused a plans examiner of preferential treatment. The employee said she was trying to help permit applicants.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/11/honolulu-fired-building-permit-worker-cut-through-delays-for-few/
Hawaii’s response a ‘lifeline’ for SNAP benefit recipients
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/11/03/hawaii-news/hawaiis-response-a-lifeline-for-snap-benefit-recipients/
Taylor Swift Donates $100K To Help 2-Year-Old Girl Battling Rare Brain Cancer
Taylor Swift Donates $100K To Help 2-Year-Old Girl Battling Rare Brain Cancer In a touching act of kindness, Taylor Swift...
Decisions await for awarding $50M to Hawaii nonprofits impacted by federal cuts
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/11/02/hawaii-news/decisions-await-for-awarding-50m-to-hawaii-nonprofits-impacted-by-federal-cuts/
Council likely to push back implementation of STVR law to July 2026
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/11/02/hawaii-news/council-likely-to-push-back-implementation-of-stvr-law-to-july-2026/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Connecticut Movie Theater Gives People With Disabilities A Starring Role — On And Off The Screen
Connecticut Movie Theater Gives People With Disabilities A Starring Role — On And Off The Screen A Connecticut movie theater...
SAFETY CAMERAS ACTIVATED FOR CITATIONS STARTING NOVEMBER 1
SAFETY CAMERAS ACTIVATED FOR CITATIONS STARTING NOVEMBER 1 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises motorists that...
HAWAIʻI WIC CLINICS AND ENROLLMENT REMAIN OPEN Families in Need of Food Assistance Encouraged to Apply
HAWAIʻI WIC CLINICS AND ENROLLMENT REMAIN OPEN Families in Need of Food Assistance Encouraged to Apply HONOLULU — The...
Viral Dog Video Sparks Law To Save Pets In Emergencies
Viral Dog Video Sparks Law To Save Pets In Emergencies A heartwarming reunion between a dog named Oreo and...
Disgraced Cops And Ex-Felons Are Among Hawaiʻi’s Licensed Security Guards The state board that licenses private security guards has broad authority to certify people who apply, even if their personal history raises red flags.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/10/disgraced-cops-and-ex-felons-are-among-hawai%ca%bbis-licensed-security-guards/
Hawaii’s aiports avoid delays seen on mainland — so far
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/10/31/hawaii-news/hawaiis-aiports-avoid-delays-seen-on-mainland-so-far/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
