GOVERNOR GREEN ENACTS KEY LEGISLATION
HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green today signed the following bills into law: HB 1510 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES...
Volcano Watch — A “window” into forecasting fountaining episodes at Kīlauea’s summit
By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory May 14, 2026 Over the past month, the frequency of fountaining events at the summit of...
DOH is retesting Keokea Bay Beach Park
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) is retesting Keokea Bay Beach Park, Hawai‘i. Levels of 238 per 100 mL...
EPISODE 47 HAS BEGUN
HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice Volcano: Kilauea (VNUM #332010) Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE Issued: Thursday,...
Police to Temporarily Close Kawaihae Road for Traffic Investigation on May 15
The Hawaiʻi Police Department would like to inform the public of a temporary road closure scheduled for Friday, May 15,...
Teen Beats Cancer And Uses His Make-A-Wish To Feed Hundreds Of Homeless People
Teen Beats Cancer And Uses His Make-A-Wish To Feed Hundreds Of Homeless People When 14-year-old Jude Baker was given the...
Hawai‘i Island’s Next General Plan Splits County Council The council wants to approve the county’s next long-term guiding document before the November election brings new members on board.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/concerns-over-general-plan-splits-hawaii-county-council/
Neighbor Island Homeless Count Dips, But There Are Ominous Signs Maui saw a big spike in the number of unsheltered residents and veteran homelessness was also on the rise.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/neighbor-island-homeless-count-dips-but-there-are-ominous-signs/
Luxury Home Tax Pitch To Fund Hawaiian Homes Flopped. Now What? The state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands came away with some funds but will need to look for other revenue sources.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/luxury-home-tax-pitch-to-fund-hawaiian-homes-flopped-now-what/
HAWAIʻI NATIONAL GUARD TO CLOSE HILO JOB CHALLENGE ACADEMY
HILO, Hawaiʻi – The Hawai‘i National Guard (HING) will be closing the Hawai‘i Job Challenge Academy (JCA) in Hilo following...
Boys golf: Saito leads Big Island at states; Warriors, ‘Riders place top 3
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/14/sports/boys-golf-saito-leads-big-island-at-states-warriors-riders-place-top-3/
NCAA championship trophy in hand, the Rainbow Warriors return to Manoa
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/14/sports/ncaa-championship-trophy-in-hand-the-rainbow-warriors-return-to-manoa/
Hawaii National Guard to close Hilo Job Challenge Academy
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/14/hawaii-news/hawaii-national-guard-to-close-hilo-job-challenge-academy/
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF POLOLŪ TRAIL, LOOKOUT AND PARKING AREA
KOHALA, Hawaiʻi – Pololū Trail and the lands leading to the trail entrance will be closed to all public access on...
Oceanfront Benefit Dinner Raises Funds for Foster Youth Every ticket supports mentorship and transitional housing for youth aging out of foster care
Oceanfront Benefit Dinner Raises Funds for Foster Youth Every ticket supports mentorship and transitional housing for youth aging out of...
2026 Neighbor Islands Homeless Point in Time Count Results Announced at West Hawai`i Press Conferenc
2026 Neighbor Islands Homeless Point in Time Count Results Announced at West Hawai`i Press Conference KAILUA-KONA, HI — Bridging The...
Middle School Students Become Heroes After Saving School Bus Driver During Medical Emergency
Middle School Students Become Heroes After Saving School Bus Driver During Medical Emergency What could have turned into a terrifying...
Fixed It! Remote West Kaua‘i Beach Park Reopens Polihale State Park’s access road has been cleared and resurfaced after a two-month closure.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/fixed-it-remote-west-kauai-beach-park-reopens/
‘Dire Consequences’: Honolulu Races To Save Flood Zone Funds The plan is a long time coming but gained momentum in the aftermath of this spring’s devastating Kona low storms.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/dire-consequences-honolulu-races-to-save-flood-zone-funds/
Will Hawaiʻi Forfeit $5 Million For Teacher Apprenticeships? State leaders say the program will improve teacher retention and recruitment by providing more mentorship and financial support to prospective educators.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/will-hawaii-forfeit-5-million-for-teacher-apprenticeships/