Hilo caregiver accused of stealing from 92-year-old man
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/23/hawaii-news/hilo-caregiver-accused-of-stealing-from-92-year-old-man/
Lions’ district convention returns to Hilo after eight years
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/23/hawaii-news/lions-district-convention-returns-to-hilo-after-eight-years-2/
BIIF golf: Saito, Palakiko win at Waikoloa Village; Waiakea girls win team title
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/23/sports/biif-golf-saito-palakiko-win-at-waikoloa-village-waiakea-girls-win-team-title/
Council’s attempt to override Alameda’s veto falls short
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/23/hawaii-news/councils-attempt-to-override-alamedas-veto-falls-short/?WHT=60e737cd8ca8eb44938e054f4eeede8a8df22279
Episode 45 has begun
HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice Volcano: Kilauea (VNUM #332010) Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE Issued: Thursday,...
Tiny Bear Cub Rescued From Highway Ditch By New Jersey Troopers
Tiny Bear Cub Rescued From Highway Ditch By New Jersey Troopers A tiny bear cub found alone on the side...
Political ‘Hot Potato’: Where Should Hawaiʻi Ban Aquarium Fishing? The House and Senate have to work out major differences if the bill is to pass in the next two weeks.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/political-hot-potato-where-might-hawaii-ban-aquarium-fishing/
‘Not A Priority’: Frustrations Mount Over Missing Fire Evacuation Route Hawai‘i County Council is weighing the mayor’s budget request to build more housing before finishing an evacuation route in Waikōloa.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/not-a-priority-frustrations-mount-over-missing-fire-evacuation-route-hawaii-island/
Charter Commission Panel Recommends Big Changes To HPD Oversight A commission subcommittee is pushing forward a major overhaul of the Honolulu Police Commission including how the chief is selected and misconduct investigated.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/honolulu-voters-may-grant-mayor-power-to-hire-police-chief/
Honolulu’s Airport Has AI Theme Songs. The Internet Is Divided The AI-generated tunes celebrating the islands are played hourly over the airport sound system. Some travelers think they misrepresent local culture.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/honolulu-airport-has-ai-theme-songs-the-internet-is-divided/
OHA Chair Leads Delegation to Washington, D.C. to Address Military-Leased Lands and Federal Funding for Native Hawaiian Programs
OHA Chair Leads Delegation to Washington, D.C. to Address Military-Leased Lands and Federal Funding for Native Hawaiian Programs HONOLULU, HI...
Kailua Village parking bill stalls again
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/22/hawaii-news/kailua-village-parking-bill-stalls-again/
Big Island Sports HOF welcomes UH’s Chang to Hilo
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/22/sports/big-island-sports-hof-welcomes-uhs-chang-to-hilo/
County plan to acquire Kumukahi advances
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/22/hawaii-news/county-plan-to-acquire-kumukahi-advances/?WHT=419558396d39db0059ba0e400c73bc5d5403878b
BIIF baseball: Playoffs begin across isle; Wildcats, Dragons, Warriors, Ka Makani collect Game 1 wins
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/22/sports/biif-baseball-playoffs-begin-across-isle-wildcats-dragons-warriors-ka-makani-collect-game-1-wins/
Taking shape: Hilo Benioff Medical Center expansion makes progress
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/22/hawaii-news/taking-shape-hilo-benioff-medical-center-expansion-makes-progress/
Civil Defense message for Wednesday 04-22-2026 at 05:49 AM
This is a Civil Defense message for Wednesday 04-22-2026 at 05:49 AM. The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory...
Water Restriction for Downtown Hilo – CANCELLED
Water Restriction for Downtown Hilo - CANCELLED AFFECTED AREA: DOWNTOWN HILO; SOUTH HILO, HAWAI‘I Effective immediately the Water Restriction Notice...
Road Paving on Haihai Street Begins
Road paving began on Haihai Street this week and is scheduled to continue through May 8, the County of Hawaiʻi...
Police Arrest and Charge Hilo Woman with Property Offenses
Hawai‘i Island police arrested and charged 33-year-old Natrea Santiago of Hilo with multiple financial crimes after an investigation revealed more...
