Judge: BJ Penn cannot contact his mother for a year
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/08/20/hawaii-news/judge-bj-penn-cannot-contact-his-mother-for-a-year/
County to expand Kailua-Kona parking lot
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/08/20/hawaii-news/county-to-expand-kailua-kona-parking-lot/
Council moves forward with resolution urging end to military activities at PTA
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/08/20/hawaii-news/council-moves-forward-with-resolution-urging-end-to-military-activities-at-pta/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Council moves to strengthen fight against financial crimes
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/08/20/hawaii-news/council-moves-to-strengthen-fight-against-finacial-crimes/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Playground Project at Arthur L. Greenwell Park to Begin Aug. 25
Playground Project at Arthur L. Greenwell Park to Begin Aug. 25 The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation...
‘How Lucky Can I Be?’: One Small Act Leads To Big Love For 96-Year-Old Veteran
‘How Lucky Can I Be?’: One Small Act Leads To Big Love For 96-Year-Old Veteran On Thursday afternoons at the...
Coastal Flood Statement
Coastal Flood Statement 8/19/2025 03:02 HST through 8/21/2025 18:00 HST Coastal Flood Statement issued August 19 at 3:02AM HST until August 21...
Backlash May Prompt New Rules For Affordable Rentals In Honolulu Supporters say new requirements in Bill 53 would protect neighborhoods from the side effects of increased housing density. Opponents fear the changes would hamstring an already struggling program.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/08/backlash-may-prompt-new-rules-for-affordable-rentals-in-honolulu/
Hawaiʻi Inmate Charged For Killing His Cellmate At Hālawa Prison Raita Fukusaku’s lawyer alleges his client was “targeted for assassination” by the prison gang Murder Inc.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/08/hawaii-inmate-charged-killing-cellmate-halawa-prison/
Uniqlo Founder Sues Maui Land & Pineapple Over West Maui Water Shortage The lawsuit argues that Kapalua’s water shortages are not simply the result of less rainfall in the area, but rather Maui Land & Pineapple’s failure to maintain its water system.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/08/uniqlo-founder-sues-maui-land-pineapple-over-west-maui-water-shortage/
Nearly 1 In 5 Warning Sirens On Oʻahu Were Broken During Tsunami Scare The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency says two dozen new sirens will be installed by the end of the year.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/08/nearly-1-in-5-warning-sirens-broken-tsunami-scare/
DBEDT Releases 2024 State of Hawaii Data Book
DBEDT Releases 2024 State of Hawaii Data Book HONOLULU—The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) today released the...
Hawaii researchers look for fresh water beneath seafloor off Big Island
A scientific expedition off the west coast of Hawaii island recently concluded a two-week offshore imaging survey aimed at confirming...
Distracted driving ‘a serious issue’ in Hawaii
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/08/19/hawaii-news/distracted-driving-a-serious-issue-in-hawaii/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
County, ex-R&D director sued for age-discrimination
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/08/19/hawaii-news/county-ex-rd-director-sued-for-age-discrimination/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Official Report: 16-1194 PULELEHUA STREET Structure Fire
1:57am, Monday, 8/18/2025 8 HFD apparatus; 8 HFD personnel SINGLE FAMILY, SINGLE STORY HOME, UNINSURED/UNPERMITTED 20FTX24FT Cause: UNDETERMINED 2 STRUCTURES...
Mauna Kea Stewardship Oversight Authority to Host Community Talk Story in Laupāhoehoe
Mauna Kea Stewardship Oversight Authority to Host Community Talk Story in Laupāhoehoe LAUPĀHOEHOE, HAWAIʻI ISLAND — The Mauna Kea Stewardship and...
Kaiwilahilahi and Honoliʻi Stream Bridge Repair Project Extended
Kaiwilahilahi and Honoliʻi Stream Bridge Repair Project Extended The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works announces that a project...
DLNR URGES CAUTION NEAR LAVA LANDS IN COASTAL AREAS ON HAWAIʻI ISLAND
DLNR URGES CAUTION NEAR LAVA LANDS IN COASTAL AREAS ON HAWAIʻI ISLAND HILO, Hawaiʻi – Newly formed lands from the...
Vibrant Hawai‘i Launches #VibeHI Day
Vibrant Hawai‘i Launches #VibeHI Day Hawai‘i Island, HI — Inspired by National Good Neighbor Day, Vibrant Hawai‘i is inviting individuals...
