BIIF boys basketball: Kauka, Huihui lead All-League selections; Kapeliela, Awa named Coaches of the Year
Division-II state champion Kohala led the boys selections, as guard Layden Kauka was named BIIF Division II Player of the...
Tree maintenance project begins in Lili‘uokalani Gardens
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/16/hawaii-news/tree-maintenance-project-begins-in-liliuokalani-gardens/
Hearing set for two East Hawaii men accused of smuggling fireworks
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/16/hawaii-news/hearing-set-for-two-east-hawaii-men-accused-of-smuggling-fireworks/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Making history: Sherry Bird is Hawaii Police Department’s first female deputy chief
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/16/hawaii-news/making-history-sherry-bird-is-hawaii-police-departments-first-female-deputy-chief/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
FEMA Confirms Disaster Assistance
HONOLULU – Following the statement released by Governor Josh Green April 8, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that...
Researchers construct first complete spectrum of μ and ν rings, revealing composition and formation history
Researchers construct first complete spectrum of μ and ν rings, revealing composition and formation history Maunakea, Hawaiʻi – Astronomers using the...
New Podcast Spotlights Hawaiʻi Island ʻŌpio Choosing to Build Their Future at Home
New Podcast Spotlights Hawaiʻi Island ʻŌpio Choosing to Build Their Future at Home HAWAIʻI ISLAND — What if the most...
Police Captain Stevens Graduates from FBI National Academy
The Hawai‘i Police Department is pleased to announce that Captain Levon Stevens graduated as a member of the 297th session of the Federal...
2026-2027 HUNTING STAMP CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED
2026-2027 HUNTING STAMP CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED New Stamps Highlight the Wild Pig and Valley Quail HONOLULU – Winners of the 2026-2027 Hawai‘i Wildlife Conservation...
A Sweet Comeback: How One TikTok Video Helped Save A Family Bakery
A Sweet Comeback: How One TikTok Video Helped Save A Family Bakery One viral video. Thousands of cupcakes. And a...
Makana Eyre: What Do We Want Hawaiʻi To Be Like In 20 Years? We need a frank discussion about ideas that could make material improvements to the islands, even if it means more development and easing certain regulatory restrictions.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/makana-eyre-what-do-we-want-hawaii-to-be-like-in-20-years/
Big Island Residents Say Dangerous Dog Law Has No Bite After several attacks, police are trying to get the owner of a dog that’s been terrorizing a Puna neighborhood to surrender the animal.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/big-island-residents-say-dangerous-dog-law-has-no-bite/
Hawaiʻi Police Union Officials Got Pay Raises Without Approval The state police union’s executive director announced raises for employees without the board’s permission, the union said. The move was quickly undone.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/hawaii-police-union-shopo-officials-boosted-pay-without-approval/
‘We want to remain focused on the main prize’: Waiakea boys golf reclaims BIIF team title
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/15/sports/we-want-to-remain-focused-on-the-main-prize-waiakea-boys-golf-reclaims-biif-team-title/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Contract awarded for new bridge, roundabout in Waimea
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/15/hawaii-news/contract-awarded-for-new-bridge-roundabout-in-waimea/
Traveling tropical disturbance increases Hawaiʻi rainfall in cycles
Traveling tropical disturbance increases Hawaiʻi rainfall in cycles University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Contact: Audrey A. Nash, (828) 772-5193 Ph.D....
Kohala Obituary 3/20/2026
Shojiro “Sonny” Uehana, 98, of Kapaau died March 20 at home. Born in Halawa, Hawaii, he was a retired leadman...
Police Charge Hawi Man With Attempted Murder
Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 66-year-old William Tai Seu Wong of Hawi for attempted murder and other related...
‘They Risked Their Life to Save My Life’: Two Strangers Pull Man From Burning Truck
'They Risked Their Life to Save My Life': Two Strangers Pull Man From Burning Truck A routine trip home turned...
Free School Meals Are Popular. Hawaiʻi Isn’t Sold. Three years after lawmakers first considered making school meals free for all kids, students and teachers are still pushing for change.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/free-school-meals-are-popular-hawaii-isnt-sold/
