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
COVID outbreak ends at Hilo nursing home
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/09/17/hawaii-news/covid-outbreak-ends-at-hilo-nursing-home/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
PUBLIC INVITED TO COMMUNITY INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR ELLISON ONIZUKA KONA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MASTER PLAN UPDATE
PUBLIC INVITED TO COMMUNITY INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR ELLISON ONIZUKA KONA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MASTER PLAN UPDATE KONA, Hawai‘i – The...
Army Football Player And His Dad Save Driver Moments Before Car Explodes
Army Football Player And His Dad Save Driver Moments Before Car Explodes What began as a simple family dinner in...
DHHL Delays ʻEwa Real Estate Swap To Make Sure Donation Isn’t ‘Dirty Land’ The deal would allow a developer to circumvent county zoning rules by tapping into the Hawaiian housing agency’s special powers. In return, the agency could get a revenue boost for building homes.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/09/dhhl-delays-%ca%bbewa-real-estate-swap-to-make-sure-donation-isnt-dirty-land/
Former Secretary Pleads Not Guilty To Making Illegal Political Donations Terri Ann Otani was ordered to have no contact with the family members whose names she allegedly used.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/09/former-secretary-pleads-not-guilty-to-making-illegal-political-donations/
Maui Doctor Who Promoted Dubious Covid Treatments Joins RFK’s Vaccine Panel The advisory committee makes recommendations to the CDC on what vaccines the American public should take each year.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/09/maui-doctor-who-promoted-dubious-covid-treatments-named-to-rfks-vaccine-panel/
State Development Agency Pitches Final Plan For Westside’s Walkable City The Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority is closing in on a final plan for Kalaeloa but major infrastructure needs mean it will be years before new development can begin.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/09/state-development-agency-pitches-final-plan-for-westsides-20-minute-city/
