Kohala Obituary 3/25/2026
Loretta Lin Sin Lee, 96, of Kapaau died March 25 at home. Born in Kapaau, she was a retired postal...
‘We’re trying to build a resilient, sustainable food system’: The Food Basket makes progress on new Hilo campus
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/20/hawaii-news/were-trying-to-build-a-resilient-sustainable-food-system-the-food-basket-makes-progress-on-new-hilo-campus/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
In The Middle Of NYC, A Tiny Bird Is Creating Big Moments Of Joy
In The Middle Of NYC, A Tiny Bird Is Creating Big Moments Of Joy In the middle of one of...
The Hawaiʻi Legislature’s Biggest Travelers Island lawmakers travel near and far, often on the taxpayer’s dime. Data shows who went where.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/the-hawaii-legislature-politicians-biggest-travelers/
Now Is The Time To Scuttle The Jones Act The reality for everyone in Hawaiʻi is this shipping law stifles competition and inflates prices.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/now-is-the-time-to-scuttle-the-jones-act/
UH begins building roster in offseason
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/19/sports/uh-begins-building-roster-in-offseason/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
‘We’re ready to go’: After 8 long years, lower Puna residents are eager to drive home
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/19/hawaii-news/were-ready-to-go-after-8-long-years-lower-puna-residents-are-eager-to-drive-home/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Hawaii County STVRs measure advances
The proposed legislation places all short-term rentals into two groups: bed and breakfasts and short-term vacation rentals. https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/19/hawaii-news/hawaii-county-stvrs-measure-advances/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
This Small Island Diner Keeps Making Millionaires And No One Can Explain Why
This Small Island Diner Keeps Making Millionaires And No One Can Explain Why There’s something special cooking at one...
BIIF baseball and softball: Regular season wrapping up across isle
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/18/sports/biif-baseball-and-softball-regular-season-wrapping-up-across-isle/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Work to replace lava tube bridge begins Thursday
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/18/hawaii-news/work-to-replace-lava-tube-bridge-begins-thursday/
BOIL WATER NOTICE ISSUED FOR WAIALUA SUGAR PUMP 2 SYSTEM ColiBacteria Detected in Water System
BOIL WATER NOTICE ISSUED FOR WAIALUA SUGAR PUMP 2 SYSTEM ColiBacteria Detected in Water System HONOLULU — On...
PEAK MONK SEAL PUPPING SEASON IS UNDERWAY – GIVE SEALS SPACE
HONOLULU – Hawaiian monk seal peak pupping season is underway across the islands, a critical time for one of the...
Police Investigating Possible Drowning in Kailua-Kona
Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a possible drowning involving a 26-year-old Oahu man that occurred on Wednesday afternoon, April 15,...
Police Charge Visitor with Attempted Murder Following Stabbing Incident at Sea
Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 21-year-old Avery Nissen of Overland Park, Kansas with attempted murder and other related...
Chief Mahuna Talk Story Session April 21 in Kapa‘au
The Hawaiʻi Police Department invites the public to attend Police Chief Reed Mahuna’s next informal “Talk Story with the Chief”...
He Ran Into A Burning Building, Saved 7 Lives, Then Told His Mom He ‘Just Fell’
He Ran Into A Burning Building, Saved 7 Lives, Then Told His Mom He 'Just Fell' On March 24, 2026,...
Harassment At Center Of Lawsuit Against Top Hawaiʻi Land Official Former state Land Administrator Russell Tsuji claims he was accused of being a political mole and was assigned an impossible task in an effort to get rid of him.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/ex-hawaii-land-official-accuses-chair-of-harassment/
Family Suing Kamehameha Schools Can Stay Anonymous For Now Their identities will be revealed to the school’s attorneys and the judge presiding over the case.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/family-suing-kamehameha-schools-can-stay-anonymous-for-now/
BIIF girls basketball: Salazar-Harrell, Soriano lead All-BIIF teams; Awa, Cazimero win Coach of the Year
Kohala guard Adriana Soriano was named BIIF DII Player of the Year after leading the Cowgirls in scoring at 15...
