NEW ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FINDS HAWAIʻI’S MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRAM STRONG AND WELL-UTILIZED
NEW ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FINDS HAWAIʻI’S MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRAM STRONG AND WELL-UTILIZED HONOLULU — A new independent economic analysis...
This Animal Shelter Has No… Animals — They’re Being Adopted Too Fast
This Animal Shelter Has No... Animals — They’re Being Adopted Too Fast The Bide Awhile Animal Shelter in Dartmouth,...
Hawaiʻi’s Cost Of Living Is High. But There’s Another Huge Problem A recent UH report likens Hawaiʻi’s economy to that of West Virginia — another place being “left behind.”
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/hawaiis-cost-of-living-is-high-but-theres-another-huge-problem/
Hawaiʻi Homeowners Need More Options To Get Rid Of All Cesspools By 2050 State lawmakers are taking up a bill this week that would create a low-interest loan program.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/hawaii-homeowners-need-more-options-get-rid-cesspools-2050/
Smile, You’re On Camera: Sheriff Drones May Be Watching You In Waikīkī Drones are already used by law enforcement for special operations, but the program coming to Waikīkī marks a major increase in police surveillance and will be the first time Hawaiʻi uses drones as first responders.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/waikiki-new-era-police-surveillance-drones/
BIIF hoops: Lady Warriors fall in first round at states; tonight’s BIIF boys championships set
GO COWBOYS...... First-seeded Kohala boys basketball advanced to tonight’s BIIF Division II Boys Basketball Championship after handling No. 4 Hawaii...
Tephra cleaup continues: Kilauea volcano’s recent episode made a mess of things
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/04/hawaii-news/tephra-cleaup-continues-kilauea-volcanos-recent-episode-made-a-mess-of-things/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Two Victims of Pueo Poi Factory Fire Identified
Two Victims of Pueo Poi Factory Fire Identified Hawai‘i Island police have identified the two women who died in the...
Group outlines spending plan for new climate change tax
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/04/hawaii-news/group-outlines-spending-plan-for-new-climate-change-tax/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Kealakehe High team wins $25K in contest
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/04/hawaii-news/kealakehe-high-team-wins-25k-in-contest/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Tourism...
Dramatic Dashcam Video Shows Rescue On Busy Tennessee Interstate
Dramatic Dashcam Video Shows Rescue On Busy Tennessee Interstate A potentially devastating situation on a busy Tennessee interstate was turned...
State Agrees To Settle Case Over Prison Drug Withdrawal Death The settlement calls for a $600,000 payment to the estate of Brian Kimo O’Gorman after he suffered heart failure while withdrawing from methadone.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/state-agrees-to-settle-case-over-prison-drug-withdrawal-death/
Oceanfront Lahaina Property Owners May Get Buyout In Updated Disaster Plan The county is seeking an amendment to create a voluntary buyout program with some of its $1.6 billion fire recovery grant from the feds.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/oceanfront-lahaina-property-owners-may-get-buyout-in-updated-disaster-plan/
The State Capitol Is Buzzing About This Prominent Hawaiʻi Lawmaker Longtime Sen. Michelle Kidani may be leaving office early amid concerns about whether she is mentally fit.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/state-capitol-buzzing-about-prominent-hawaii-lawmaker/
Big Island man sentenced to nearly six years in prison for housing credits scam
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/03/hawaii-news/big-island-man-sentenced-to-nearly-six-years-in-prison-for-housing-credits-scam/
Hilo man accused of hitting his father with a hammer, charged with second-degree attempted murder
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/03/hawaii-news/hilo-man-accused-of-hitting-his-father-with-a-hammer-charged-with-second-degree-attempted-murder/
Kealakehe Elementary breaks ground on $16M classroom building
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/03/hawaii-news/kealakehe-elementary-breaks-ground-on-16m-classroom-building/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Student Artists Invited to Enter Water Supply’s 8th Annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest
Student Artists Invited to Enter Water Supply’s 8th Annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest HILO, HAWAI‘I – The Department of Water...
NOTICE OF TRAFFIC IMPACT AFFECTED AREA: KEA‘AU-PĀHOA ROAD (HWY 130) BETWEEN ‘AULI‘I STREET AND MAKU‘U DRIVE (6-7 MILE MARKERS); PĀHOA, PUNA
NOTICE OF TRAFFIC IMPACT AFFECTED AREA: KEA‘AU-PĀHOA ROAD (HWY 130) BETWEEN ‘AULI‘I STREET AND MAKU‘U DRIVE (6-7 MILE MARKERS); PĀHOA,...
