Police Investigating Possible Drowning in Kona
Hawai’i Island police are investigating a possible drowning involving a 76-year-old man that occurred Wednesday morning, April 22, 2026, in...
Police Investigating Fatal Collision Involving Dirt Bike in Hilo
Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a fatal traffic collision involving a motor vehicle and a dirt bike that occurred Wednesday...
GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS LEGISLATION RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF BROTHER JOSEPH DUTTON OF MOLOKAʻI
GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS LEGISLATION RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF BROTHER JOSEPH DUTTON OF MOLOKAʻI HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green today signed...
Civil Defense Launches Outreach Campaign to Help Residents Apply For Federal Storm Assistance
Civil Defense Launches Outreach Campaign to Help Residents Apply For Federal Storm Assistance Staff from Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense...
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY STATUS REPORT U.S. Geological Survey Thursday, April 23, 2026 KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit...
Frightened Kids Ride To Pastor’s Home For Comfort — And Find Exactly What They Needed
Frightened Kids Ride To Pastor’s Home For Comfort — And Find Exactly What They Needed A group of frightened...
The move comes three years after big pay raises for city officials, including a 64% pay raise for council members. Salary Increases Approved For Honolulu Politicians Salary commissioners say the pay bumps are necessary to keep pace with public sector union raises and to ensure salaries are on par with officials’ job duties.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/salary-increases-approved-for-honolulu-politicians/
Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Shelve Petition To Further Probe $35K Paper Bag Case House Speaker Nadine Nakamura tabled the citizen petition with little advance notice or discussion.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/hawaii-lawmakers-shelve-petition-to-probe-35000-paper-bag-case/
Honolulu Traffic Cams Catch Speeders. But Most Don’t Get Tickets Cameras at 10 major accident hot spots are catching red light runners and speeders. But ticketing more of them would overwhelm the state’s courts.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/honolulu-traffic-cams-catch-speeders-but-most-dont-get-tickets/
U.S. Pacific Fleet announces 30th RIMPAC Exercise From Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet Public Affairs
U.S. Pacific Fleet announces 30th RIMPAC Exercise From Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet Public Affairs SAN DIEGO — The biennial Rim...
Hilo man sentenced to 10 years for financial crimes
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/23/hawaii-news/hilo-man-sentenced-to-10-years-for-financial-crimes/
Hilo caregiver accused of stealing from 92-year-old man
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/23/hawaii-news/hilo-caregiver-accused-of-stealing-from-92-year-old-man/
Lions’ district convention returns to Hilo after eight years
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/23/hawaii-news/lions-district-convention-returns-to-hilo-after-eight-years-2/
BIIF golf: Saito, Palakiko win at Waikoloa Village; Waiakea girls win team title
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/23/sports/biif-golf-saito-palakiko-win-at-waikoloa-village-waiakea-girls-win-team-title/
Council’s attempt to override Alameda’s veto falls short
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/23/hawaii-news/councils-attempt-to-override-alamedas-veto-falls-short/?WHT=60e737cd8ca8eb44938e054f4eeede8a8df22279
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HVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice Volcano: Kilauea (VNUM #332010) Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE Issued: Thursday,...
Tiny Bear Cub Rescued From Highway Ditch By New Jersey Troopers
Tiny Bear Cub Rescued From Highway Ditch By New Jersey Troopers A tiny bear cub found alone on the side...
Political ‘Hot Potato’: Where Should Hawaiʻi Ban Aquarium Fishing? The House and Senate have to work out major differences if the bill is to pass in the next two weeks.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/political-hot-potato-where-might-hawaii-ban-aquarium-fishing/
‘Not A Priority’: Frustrations Mount Over Missing Fire Evacuation Route Hawai‘i County Council is weighing the mayor’s budget request to build more housing before finishing an evacuation route in Waikōloa.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/not-a-priority-frustrations-mount-over-missing-fire-evacuation-route-hawaii-island/
Charter Commission Panel Recommends Big Changes To HPD Oversight A commission subcommittee is pushing forward a major overhaul of the Honolulu Police Commission including how the chief is selected and misconduct investigated.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/honolulu-voters-may-grant-mayor-power-to-hire-police-chief/
