Mahuna formally sworn in as police chief
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/24/hawaii-news/mahuna-formally-sworn-in-as-police-chief/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Second Annual HI-PAL Keiki Fun Run/Walk in Kona This Saturday
The Hawaiʻi Police Department Kona Community Policing Section, in partnership with PATH, will host its second annual HI-PAL Keiki Fun...
Police Renew Appeal for Information on Armed Fugitive; Two Previously Wanted Individuals Arrested
Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating a man and woman wanted on active...
Kona Community Policing Holding Kupuna Watch Meeting Friday in Hōlualoa
Hawaiʻi Police Department’s Kona Community Policing Section will hold its next monthly Kupuna Watch meeting on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026,...
Officer Leonard Warren Honored with Haweo Award for Leadership in Youth Engagement Projects
For his continued leadership in youth engagement and community partnership initiatives throughout West Hawaiʻi, Kona Community Policing Officer Leonard Warren...
HAWAIʻI ISLAND 2026 SPRING BEARDED TURKEY SEASON
HAWAIʻI ISLAND 2026 SPRING BEARDED TURKEY SEASON HILO, Hawaiʻi – The 2026 Spring Bearded Turkey Hunting Season is fast...
Civil Defense message for Monday 02-23-2026 at 07:52 AM
Civil Defense message for Monday 02-23-2026 at 07:52 AM. The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for...
Teacher Turns First Graders’ Drawings Into Real Hats — Their Reaction Says It All
Teacher Turns First Graders' Drawings Into Real Hats — Their Reaction Says It All In Kelso, Washington, a group of...
Kaua‘i Residents Worry 148-unit Housing Project Will ‘Kill’ Kōloa Town The Garden Isle needs more housing but Kōloa residents worry the proposed project is too big, will harm the environment and won’t be within reach of community members.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/kauai-residents-worry-148-unit-housing-project-will-kill-koloa-town/
Controversial Developer Ousted As Manager of Downtown ‘Hell Hole’ Building The curtain is closing on Chad Waters’ leading role at 1136 Union Mall.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/controversial-developer-ousted-as-manager-of-downtown-hell-hole-building/
Free Buses For Keiki? Supporters Hopeful After Statewide Bill Axed A proposal for statewide free transit died last week at the Legislature, but supporters still have hope for a proposal to make transit free for youth.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/free-buses-keiki-supporters-hopeful-statewide-bill-axed/
The People Suing Kamehameha Schools Are Getting Death Threats One family in the lawsuit wants the courts to keep its members anonymous. KS wants their identities revealed.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/the-people-suing-kamehameha-schools-are-getting-death-threats/
Bill offering relief to primary care doctors fails to advance
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/23/hawaii-news/bill-offering-relief-to-primary-care-doctors-fails-to-advance/
Kohala Obituary 1/26/2026
Francisco Ceriaco “Camilo” Tagalicod, 63, of Kapaau died Jan. 26 at Kohala Hospital. Born in Hilo, he was a delivery...
Hawaii lawmakers look to space for economic diversification
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/23/hawaii-news/hawaii-lawmakers-look-to-space-for-economic-diversification/
Travel Advisory – Global Entry and TSA PreCheck
2/22/26 - TSA PreCheck remains available at Hawai‘i airports. TheHawai‘i Department of Transportation has been advised by U.S. Customs and...
Teacher Turns First Graders’ Drawings Into Real Hats — Their Reaction Says It All
Teacher Turns First Graders' Drawings Into Real Hats — Their Reaction Says It All In Kelso, Washington, a group of...
Family, community honor late kumu hula Nalani Kanaka‘ole-Zane
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/22/hawaii-news/family-community-honor-late-kumu-hula-nalani-kanakaole-zane/
Bills to protect reef fish from poaching advance at Hawaii Legislature
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/22/hawaii-news/bills-to-protect-reef-fish-from-poaching-advance-at-hawaii-legislature/
