Construction Worker Jumps Into Bay To Save Driver After Crash
Construction Worker Jumps Into Bay To Save Driver After Crash What began as a frightening scene on the US-90...
Former Maui Cop Pleads Guilty To Using Unreasonable Force In Taser Incident Carlos Frate faces up to 10 years in prison for repeatedly using a Taser on a man who did not pose a threat.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/08/former-maui-cop-pleads-guilty-to-using-unreasonable-force-in-taser-incident/
Two Members Quit Just Before Elections Panel To Meet On Disputed Vote Count One of the departed commissioners was the lead author of an investigation that determined complaints about the Kauaʻi election were valid.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/08/two-members-quit-just-before-elections-panel-to-meet-on-disputed-vote-count/
Researchers: Lahaina Burn Zone May Not Be As Safe As People Think Maui wildfire survivors living or working in fire-damaged parts of Lahaina are more likely to show evidence of long-term exposure to harmful toxins, according to recent research.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/08/researchers-lahaina-burn-zone-may-not-be-as-safe-as-people-think/
Retired 4-star Navy Admiral John Aquilino named to Hawaiian Electric board of directors
Retired 4-star Navy Admiral John Aquilino named to Hawaiian Electric board of directors HONOLULU, Aug. 25, 2025 – Admiral John...
DOH ADOPTS UPDATES TO FOOD SAFETY CODE
DOH ADOPTS UPDATES TO FOOD SAFETY CODE HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) adopted amendments to...
LIVE FIRE TRAINING EXERCISE TO BE CONDUCTED AT KONA AIRPORT, AUG. 26-28
LIVE FIRE TRAINING EXERCISE TO BE CONDUCTED AT KONA AIRPORT, AUG. 26-28 KONA, Hawai‘i — The Hawai‘i Department of...
MULTIPLE AGENCIES STATEWIDE PARTNER TO BRING AWARENESS FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS MONTH
MULTIPLE AGENCIES STATEWIDE PARTNER TO BRING AWARENESS FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS MONTH HONOLULU — The state of Hawai‘i recognizes September...
Truck Driver Honored After Helping Rescue Abducted Woman
Truck Driver Honored After Helping Rescue Abducted Woman A truck driver from Newport, Tennessee is being celebrated as a hero...
Fixed It! This Popular Waikīkī Promenade Is Finally Open Again Civil Beat followed up on three previously broken pieces of infrastructure we’ve written about. Here’s what we found.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/08/fixed-it-this-popular-waikiki-promenade-is-finally-open-again/
For Environmental Scientists, Climate Change Means Coping With Death The burden of grief related to extinction and invasive species in Hawaiʻi is a heavy one for conservation professionals. Some are learning how to handle it.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/08/for-environmental-scientists-climate-change-means-coping-with-death/
Hawaiʻi Is Increasingly Relying On Unlicensed Teachers To Fill Vacancies The number of unlicensed teachers has steadily grown in Hawaiʻi schools since the pandemic, and the state may see a wave of retirements in the coming years.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/08/hawaii-is-increasingly-relying-on-unlicensed-teachers-to-fill-vacancies/
BIIF volleyball: ‘Riders roll to victory in opener
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/08/25/sports/biif-volleyball-riders-roll-to-victory-in-opener/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Kohala Obituary 8/7/2025
Gregory Wayne Chilton, 77, of North Kohala died Aug. 7. Born in American Fork, Utah, he was a business owner...
Kohala Obituary 8/10/2025
Richard Keonaona Case Sr., 94, of Waimea, died Aug. 10 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Kohala, he and...
Master of the Mai Tai: Austin Philips from Hilo to compete today in cocktail contest
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/08/25/hawaii-news/master-of-the-mai-tai-austin-philips-from-hilo-to-compete-today-in-cocktail-contest/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
UH launches advanced degrees in fisheries management
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/08/25/hawaii-news/uh-launches-advanced-degrees-in-fisheries-management/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Advisory: Missing and Endangered Person | Puna
Advisory: Missing and Endangered Person | Puna Hawaii Police Department seeks your help in locating a missing and endangered person:...
Mississippi Man Surprised With A Brand-New Truck After Community Rallies Behind Him
Mississippi Man Surprised With A Brand-New Truck After Community Rallies Behind Him When Willie Berry’s old truck gave out,...
How Did State Count More Kauaʻi Ballots Than County Said It Delivered? We analyze discrepancies in Kauaʻi’s 2024 general election vote count, which the Elections Commission says were a big deal and the Elections Office says were not.
How Did State Count More Kauaʻi Ballots Than County Said It Delivered? We analyze discrepancies in Kauaʻi’s 2024 general election...
