Kohala Obituary 11/26/2025
Patricia Ann Haleamau, 80, of Kalaoa died Nov. 26 at home. Born in Kohala, she was a retired Kealakehe School...
Hawaii lawmakers face ‘tighter’ economy as 2026 session begins
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/19/hawaii-news/hawaii-lawmakers-face-tighter-economy-as-2026-session-begins/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
After 974 Days In Foster Care, A Little Boy Finally Finds His Forever Family
After 974 Days In Foster Care, A Little Boy Finally Finds His Forever Family After nearly three years in foster...
Governor Needs To Step Into Proposed Hawaiʻi Health Care Consolidation The proposed deeper integration between Hawaiʻi Pacific Health and HMSA would only intensify the problem with lack of access to providers and care. Gov. Josh Green must act now.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/governor-needs-to-step-into-proposed-hawaii-health-care-consolidation/
Carcass removal a whale of a task
A team from the University of Hawaii worked hours Saturday attempting to remove a smelly, blubbery mass of a whale...
Hawaii congressional delegation seeks construction of new national cemetery
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/18/hawaii-news/hawaii-congressional-delegation-seeks-construction-of-new-national-cemetery/
Pahoa man accused of triple homicide might finally be tried after nearly 10 years
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/18/hawaii-news/pahoa-man-accused-of-triple-homicide-might-finally-be-tried-after-nearly-10-years/?WHT=5e99b1b0849d19ab7ba429d3d11d1bb74e2c2491
County: Bridge to Moku‘ola will be reconstructed
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/18/hawaii-news/county-bridge-to-mokuola-will-be-reconstructed/
Homeless Man Rescues Mom And Baby After Car Crashes Into Bayou
Homeless Man Rescues Mom And Baby After Car Crashes Into Bayou A hero chose to remain anonymous after saving a...
Preparing for the Potential Conclusion of FEMA Assistance on February 28, 2026…MAUI
https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/faq-preparing-potential-conclusion-fema-assistance-february-28-2026 FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program provides temporary housing and financial assistance to Maui wildfire survivors. Currently, the program is...
Oahu man receives 78 months in prison for drug, gun crimes
A felon who tried to run down a Honolulu police officer with his car was sentenced Monday to 6-1/2 years...
BIIF basketball: Wildcats wash Waveriders in crosstown clash; Dragons get back on track
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/17/sports/biif-basketball-wildcats-wash-waveriders-in-crosstown-clash-dragons-get-back-on-track/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Feds investigate Hawaii DOE’s policies on gender identity, sports
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/17/hawaii-news/feds-investigate-hawaii-does-policies-on-gender-identity-sports/
Police: Vehicle break-ins rise in Kona
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/17/hawaii-news/police-vehicle-break-ins-rise-in-kona/
Right-of-Way Permits Now Available Through EPIC
Right-of-Way Permits Now Available Through EPIC The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works (DPW) announces that permit applications to...
Foreign Oil Floods Into the Islands — But Venezuelan Crude Is Too Tainted Over the past decade, crude from countries, such as Libya, Russia and Argentina have helped keep the lights on in the Aloha State.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/foreign-oil-fuels-hawaiis-electric-grid-not-venezuela/
Teacher Sets World Record After 61 Years At The Same School
Teacher Sets World Record After 61 Years At The Same School A beloved educator’s lifelong dedication has officially made history....
BIIF basketball: First-year Cowboys making impact for black and gold
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/15/sports/biif-basketball-first-year-cowboys-making-impact-for-black-and-gold/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
BIIF basketball: Lady Warriors overwhelm Daggers; Kauka scores 33 for Cowboys
Kohala boys handed Honoka‘a its first BIIF loss after an 85-55 rout inside King Kamehameha Park Gymnasium https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/16/sports/biif-basketball-lady-warriors-overwhelm-daggers-kauka-scores-33-for-cowboys/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Search for new Hawaii County fire chief begins
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/16/hawaii-news/search-for-new-hawaii-county-fire-chief-begins/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
