Kailua-Kona Confronts A Paid Parking ‘Epidemic’ Hawai‘i County Council members are struggling to tackle an issue that residents say is ruining the community.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/kailua-kona-confronts-a-paid-parking-epidemic/
Hawaiʻi Senate Confirms Vladimir Devens As Chief Justice The vote was 20-5, with dissenting senators stating concerns over the nominee’s past political affiliation.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/hawai%ca%bbi-senate-confirms-vladimir-devens-as-chief-justice/
BIIF baseball: Warriors, Dragons finish perfect, win island titles
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/01/sports/biif-baseball-warriors-dragons-finish-perfect-win-island-titles/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Big plans for Kawaihae Harbor
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/01/hawaii-news/big-plans-for-kawaihae-harbor/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Proposed ‘Green Fee’ projects list overhauled again
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/01/hawaii-news/proposed-green-fee-projects-list-overhauled-again/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
DKI Highway extension plan revived
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/05/01/hawaii-news/dki-highway-extension-plan-revived/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND HAWAIʻI TOURISM AUTHORITY TEAM UP TO RESTORE CORAL ON O‘AHU
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND HAWAIʻI TOURISM AUTHORITY TEAM UP TO RESTORE CORAL ON O‘AHU HONOLULU –...
THE KOHALA CENTER: Opportunities & Upcoming Events
Opportunities We’re Hiring: Join The Kohala Center Team The Kohala Center is hiring two full-time positions: a donor and volunteer engagement...
Volcano Watch — Kīlauea summit eruptions outside of Halemaʻumaʻu
By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory April 30, 2026 We are used to seeing eruptions from the summit region of Kīlauea contained to the...
Brown Water Advisory at Hilo bay and along the Hamakua Coast
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued at Hilo bay and along the Hamakua Coast on Hawai‘i. The Hawaii Department...
DOH RECOGNIZES MENTAL HEALTH MONTH: SUPPORTING MENTAL WELLNESS FROM KEIKI TO KŪPUNA
HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) and its partners are joining in May to observe Mental Health...
KōCreate: ʻOAKA Now Accepting Applications
KōCreate: ʻOAKA Now Accepting Applications HAWAIʻI ISLAND — Applications are now open for KōCreate: ʻOAKA, a two-year civic leadership and...
Scientists Discover A New Way To Keep Fruit Fresh Longer — And It Removes Pesticides Too
Scientists Discover A New Way To Keep Fruit Fresh Longer — And It Removes Pesticides Too A simple rinse could...
Aging Hawaiʻi: 60,000 More Housing Units Needed By 2050 New report projects population trends will lead to increased demand for affordable housing for kūpuna and says that departures of younger residents are creating a hole in the workforce.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/hawaiis-future-housing-needs-driven-by-rising-numbers-of-elderly/
Billionaire’s Private Airline Prepares New Moloka‘i Route Lānaʻi Air was formed to fly guests in style to Larry Ellison’s luxury resorts. Now the company wants to help close the gulf in access to off-island doctors for Moloka‘i residents amid a shortage of air travel options.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/billionaires-private-airline-prepares-new-molokai-route/
It’s Illegal To Ride A Moped Without A Helmet. Does Anyone Care? Hawaiʻi made moped helmets mandatory last year, but police aren’t issuing tickets and few riders appear to be voluntarily donning the protective gear.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/its-illegal-to-ride-a-moped-without-a-helmet-does-anyone-care/
Hawaii Commissions launch civil rights awareness campaign: ‘No Hate in the 808’
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/30/hawaii-news/hawaii-commissions-launch-civil-rights-awareness-campaign-no-hate-in-the-808/ https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/30/hawaii-news/hawaii-commissions-launch-civil-rights-awareness-campaign-no-hate-in-the-808/
Hawaii lawmakers reach compromise on tax relief
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/30/hawaii-news/hawaii-lawmakers-reach-compromise-on-tax-relief/
BIIF golf: Saito, Nakagawa win individual titles
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/04/30/sports/biif-golf-saito-nakagawa-win-individual-titles/
PUBLIC INVITED TO REVIEW DRAFT STATEWIDE PRESERVATION PLAN Papahana Kāʻeuʻeu: Hawaiʻi’s Plan for Living Heritage Stewardship (2026–2034)
HONOLULU – The State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) of the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) today opened a 30-day...
