Hawaiʻi Supreme Court: OHA Trustees Bound By State Ethics Code The court also upheld dozens of charges against former Trustee Rowena Akana.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/09/hawaii-supreme-court-oha-trustees-bound-by-state-ethics-code/
Poor Protection Of Molokaʻi From Invasive Beetles Called An Emergency The loss of plants to invasive species would threaten the island’s food security and calls for more serious action.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/09/poor-protection-molokai-invasive-beetles-emergency/
Hawaiʻi High School Seniors Could Face Major Spike In Graduation Costs A proposal from the state education department would raise the maximum cost for caps and gowns from $25 to $125.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/09/hawaii-high-school-seniors-could-face-major-spike-in-graduation-costs/
Hawaiian Airlines Slammed For Refusing To Carry Champion Surfer’s Longboard Joel Tudor’s experience underscores what commenters say is a confusing policy.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/09/hawaiian-airlines-slammed-for-refusing-to-carry-champion-surfers-longboard/
Honolulu Overtime Pumps Up Pensions, Costs Taxpayers Hundreds Of Millions The police department, where access to overtime is also leading to an increase in early retirements, accounted for 60% of pension spiking costs in the last seven years.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/09/honolulu-overtime-pension-costs-hundreds-of-millions/
Support UH Hilo athletes in monthlong Vulcan Challenge
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/09/18/sports/support-uh-hilo-athletes-in-monthlong-vulcan-challenge/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
BIIF football returns this weekend with four matchups
Ka‘u vs. Kohala The Kohala Cowboys will visit Pahala for a 1 p.m. kickoff Saturday against the hosting Ka‘u Trojans,...
Proposal to change qualifications for Public Works director advances
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/09/18/hawaii-news/proposal-to-change-qualifications-for-public-works-director-advances/
Penn back in court after allegedly violating protective order
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/09/18/hawaii-news/penn-back-in-court-after-allegedly-violating-protective-order/
STVRs study unveiled: Report to County Council highlights economic, social impacts
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/09/18/hawaii-news/stvrs-study-unveiled-report-to-county-council-highlights-economic-social-impacts/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
HAWAI‘I TOURISM AUTHORITY INVITES O‘AHU RESIDENTS TO SHAPE TOURISM PLANS Destination Management Planning Meetings Taking Place Sept. 24 and 25
HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) invites Oʻahu residents to take part in community input sessions that will provide...
Disaster Preparedness Fair Returns to Kailua-Kona on Sept. 20
Disaster Preparedness Fair Returns to Kailua-Kona on Sept. 20 The County of Hawaiʻi Civil Defense Agency is hosting a...
Shaquille O’Neal Gifts College Wrestler A Car So She Never Misses Practice Again
Shaquille O’Neal Gifts College Wrestler A Car So She Never Misses Practice Again For most college athletes, getting to...
DOE Aims To Avoid School Closures Through Redistricting Redistricting plans could take effect as early as fall 2026, according to a recent memo shared with the Board of Education.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/09/doe-aims-to-avoid-school-closures-through-redistricting/
Hawaiʻi School Superintendents Could See Big Increases In Pay Ranges A study found that the superintendents earn less than their counterparts on the mainland.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/09/hawai%ca%bbi-school-superintendents-could-see-big-increases-in-pay-ranges/
PGA Cancels Tournament At Uniqlo Founder’s Maui Golf Course Over Drought Lack of water in the region has “significantly compromised” the course’s condition.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/09/pga-cancels-tournament-at-uniqlo-founders-maui-golf-course-over-drought/
State Hospital Overloaded By Law To Offer Mental Health Care In Lieu Of Jail The goal was to get help faster to non-violent offenders with mental illness. Instead, they are showing up again and again at the state hospital.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/09/state-hospital-overloaded-by-law-to-offer-mental-health-care-in-lieu-of-jail/
Local sports briefs: KSH, Hilo opens week with sweeps
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/09/17/sports/local-sports-briefs-ksh-hilo-opens-week-with-sweeps/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
New law impacts moped drivers: It requires helmets, raises minimum age to 16
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/09/17/hawaii-news/new-law-impacts-moped-drivers-it-requires-helmets-raises-minimum-age-to-16/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Council mulls another pedestrian safety bill
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/09/17/hawaii-news/council-mulls-another-pedestrian-safety-bill/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
