Hawaiʻi County Launches Impact Grants Program for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Hawaiʻi County Launches Impact Grants Program for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 The County of Hawaiʻi announces the launch of its...
HDOT ENCOURAGES VEHICLE OWNERS TO CHECK FOR SAFETY RECALLS
HDOT ENCOURAGES VEHICLE OWNERS TO CHECK FOR SAFETY RECALLS HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) encourages drivers...
MAUNALUA BAY DREDGING AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN JULY 28
MAUNALUA BAY DREDGING AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN JULY 28 HONOLULU – Maintenance dredging and facility improvements are set to...
‘He’s A Hero’: Dad Saves Child From Mountain Lion Attack At Olympic National Park
'He's A Hero': Dad Saves Child From Mountain Lion Attack At Olympic National Park A father's quick and courageous actions...
Will Bailey: The Price A Community Pays With Short-Term Rentals In Puna, the houses still stand. But something gets hollowed out when no one’s home.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/07/will-bailey-the-price-a-community-pays-with-short-term-rentals/
Police Killing At Waikīkī Hotel Was Justified, Honolulu Prosecutor Says Benjamin Moralez, 48, fired multiple rounds from his hotel room and refused to drop his weapon as he approached officers in a hallway, prosecutors said.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/07/police-killing-at-waikiki-hotel-was-justified-honolulu-prosecutor-says/
Public Broadcasting In Hawaiʻi Is OK – For Now Local broadcast executives are sorting out major questions following federal funding cuts.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/07/public-broadcasting-hawaii-ok-now/
Hawaiʻi’s Wetlands Are Vanishing. This Failed Plan Offers A Warning Maui County’s expansive wetland law was expected to pave the way for stronger protections statewide. More than two years and a $250,000 map later, it’s never been enforced.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/07/hawaiis-wetlands-vanishing-failed-plan-warning/
HIDOE anticipates improved start to school bus service when school year begins
HIDOE anticipates improved start to school bus service when school year begins HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i State Department of Education...
Army secretary wants to move more quickly on an agreement for Hawaii live-fire training lands
https://apnews.com/article/army-hawaii-livefire-training-land-pohakuloa-3add2744b2677456f3daec8bb2a299e6
GOVERNOR GREEN, FIRST LADY, DHS DIRECTOR URGE FAMILIES TO APPLY FOR SUN BUCKS BEFORE AUGUST 3 DEADLINE
GOVERNOR GREEN, FIRST LADY, DHS DIRECTOR URGE FAMILIES TO APPLY FOR SUN BUCKS BEFORE AUGUST 3 DEADLINE HONOLULU – Governor...
Upcoming utility work in Kona July 29 and July 31
Upcoming utility work in Kona July 29 and July 31 HILO, July 22, 2025 – Hawaiian Electric crews will replace utility...
New solar + battery storage project completes first stage of renewable energy projects on 3 island grids Seven projects add 260 megawatts of clean power
New solar + battery storage project completes first stage of renewable energy projects on 3 island grids Seven projects...
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE U.S. Geological Survey Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 9:00 AM
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE U.S. Geological Survey Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 9:00 AM KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25'16" N 155°17'13"...
ENFORCEMENT MEASURES INCREASING AS SACRED FALLS REMAINS CLOSED
ENFORCEMENT MEASURES INCREASING AS SACRED FALLS REMAINS CLOSED HONOLULU –Despite clearly posted park closure and hazardous conditions signs, people...
A Simple Box, A Big Impact: This City’s Blessing Box Quietly Helps Those In Need
A Simple Box, A Big Impact: This City’s Blessing Box Quietly Helps Those In Need Since 2017, a handmade...
Search Begins For New Kamehameha Schools Trustee Trustees earn up to $186,000. Applications are due Sept. 1.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/07/search-begins-for-new-kamehameha-schools-trustee/
Investigation Finds Vote Discrepancies In 2024 Kauaʻi Election A state Elections Commission subcommittee found evidence that the state counted hundreds more ballots than were cast on Kauaʻi.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/07/investigation-finds-vote-discrepancies-in-2024-kaua%ca%bbi-election/
Farming Dispute On North Shore Highlights Zoning Challenges Hawaiʻi needs more locally grown food, but plans for a vertical farm and aquaculture operation near Sunset Beach Park violate zoning rules and threaten the community character, critics say.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/07/farming-dispute-on-north-shore-highlights-zoning-challenges/
Hawaii’s visitor industry looks to isle residents to bolster business
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/07/22/hawaii-news/hawaiis-visitor-industry-looks-to-isle-residents-to-bolster-business/
