This Deputy Was Sent To Protect A Child — And Ended Up Becoming Her Mom
This Deputy Was Sent To Protect A Child — And Ended Up Becoming Her Mom Sometimes, a call to serve...
Could Hawaiʻi Be The First State To Dump Landfills? Honolulu’s only waste incinerator needs fresh investment to bring it up to international standards, council vice-chair says.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/could-hawaii-be-first-state-dump-landfills/
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles Are Attacking A Popular Kaua‘i Golf Course The county is preparing to go after breeding sites as the invasive species spreads across the island.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/coconut-rhinoceros-beetles-attacking-popular-kauai-golf-course/
Early Learning Sites Could Close Soon In Hawaiʻi Amid Federal Funding Chaos Providers are preparing for the possibility of closing down dozens of early learning sites across the state as uncertainty swirls around federal funding and the expiration of grants.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/early-learning-sites-could-close-soon-in-hawaii-amid-federal-funding-chaos/
Visitor Spending Increased in December 2025 as Visitor Arrivals Declined
Visitor Spending Increased in December 2025 as Visitor Arrivals Declined HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic...
Hawaii lawmakers seek ban on surfboard wax made with ‘forever chemicals’
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/30/hawaii-news/hawaii-lawmakers-seek-ban-on-surfboard-wax-made-with-forever-chemicals/?WHT=9908c4cf4eabc1f9016e4d802aedccc79fe16ba8
Kona Bicycle Day a dream ride for keiki
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/30/sports/kona-bicycle-day-a-dream-ride-for-keiki/
‘They never give up’: Cowgirls’ second-half rally clinches BIIF DII Girls Basketball Championship
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/30/sports/they-never-give-up-cowgirls-second-half-rally-clinches-biif-dii-girls-basketball-championship/
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS TO HOST TWO FREE FLAG FOOTBALL CLINICS ON HAWAI‘I ISLAND
HONOLULU – The Seattle Seahawks will host two free girls’ flag football clinics for high school athletes on Hawai‘i Island,...
Volcano Watch — When it rained rocks: tephra fall during Kīlauea’s episode 41
By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory January 29, 2026 Large lava fountains streamed from both the north and south vents reaching heights of at...
Free Plant People Road Show Comes to Kona Feb. 14 Get Expert Advice from Island Nursery Folks
Free Plant People Road Show Comes to Kona Feb. 14 Get Expert Advice from Island Nursery Folks KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII ISLAND—How sweet...
DOH ALERTS PUBLIC ABOUT GERBER® ARROWROOT BISCUITS RECALL DUE TO POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF FOREIGN MATERIALS
DOH ALERTS PUBLIC ABOUT GERBER® ARROWROOT BISCUITS RECALL DUE TO POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF FOREIGN MATERIALS HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department...
OHCA ISSUES NOVOS TO TWO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOME OPERATORS
OHCA ISSUES NOVOS TO TWO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOME OPERATORS HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH)...
Kona Palisades Water Main Break AFFECTED AREA: ALL OF THE KONA PALISADES SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING ALL SIDE ROADS AND LANES; NORTH KONA
Kona Palisades Water Main Break AFFECTED AREA: ALL OF THE KONA PALISADES SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING ALL SIDE ROADS AND LANES; NORTH...
Teen Rushes Into Traffic To Save Trapped Couple — Then Gets The Surprise Of A Lifetime
Teen Rushes Into Traffic To Save Trapped Couple — Then Gets The Surprise Of A Lifetime On a rainy...
Honolulu Bus, Rail Fares Set To Go Up This Summer Council members voted Wednesday to boost the cost of an adult bus pass by $10 a month, along with other price hikes.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/honolulu-transit-fares-set-to-go-up-this-summer/
Fewer Hawaiʻi Homes Are Vacant As Number Of Households Grow Hawai‘i residents are getting older and more of us are living with disabilities, according to the latest census data.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/fewer-hawaii-homes-are-vacant-as-number-of-households-grow/
Crucial Hawaiʻi County Commissions Stymied By Members’ No-Shows Planning commissioners are debating new rules to tighten up attendance requirements despite some pushback.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/crucial-hawai%ca%bbi-county-commissions-stymied-by-members-no-shows/
Hawaiʻi Could See Nation’s Highest Drop In High School Graduates The declining number of graduates from Hawaiʻi schools reflects larger concerns in the DOE about shrinking enrollment and the potential for school closures.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/hawaii-could-see-nations-highest-drop-in-high-school-graduates/