Volcano Watch — Fountains and festivities: Kīlauea erupts episode 44 as Merrie Monarch begins
By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory April 16, 2026 As Hilo was bustling with activity for the Merrie Monarch Festival, Kīlauea was brewing for...
THE KOHALA CENTER: Employment/Opportunities/Events
Employment Kohala Food Hub is hiring a market associate Kohala Food Hub is looking for a market associate to help...
This New Technology Uses Sound Waves To Put Out Fires In Seconds
This New Technology Uses Sound Waves To Put Out Fires In Seconds Fighting fire with sound might sound futuristic, but...
How The Legislature Is Violating A 187-Year-Old Constitutional Right The Legislature has always acted quickly on petitions. Why is it delaying this one? Especially in the face of strong citizen support.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/how-the-legislature-is-violating-a-187-year-old-constitutional-right/
Wahiawā Dam Takeover: State Signs Off On Acquisition The state is one step closer to acquiring the dam, which has a price tag for repairs in excess of $60 million.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/wahiawa-dam-takeover-state-signs-off-on-acquisition-from-dole/
Kaua‘i Community Beetle-Mapping Project May Be A Model For Hawai‘i Funded by a county grant, the project tracks coconut rhinoceros beetle feeding, breeding, treatment and trap sites.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/kauai-community-beetle-mapping-project-may-be-a-model-for-hawaii/
How To Stop Your North Shore Farm From Flooding? Move, Developer Says Waialua farmers were flooded again last weekend, the fifth time since February. A local developer says it’s time to look for new land, but for many that’s unfathomable.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/how-to-stop-your-farm-from-north-shore-flooding-move-developer-says/
HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION ANNOUNCES CHARGES IN TAX CASE; DEFENDANT ARRESTED
HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION ANNOUNCES CHARGES IN TAX CASE; DEFENDANT ARRESTED HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Taxation announced...
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/
