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
Volcano Watch — The 1969 Maunaulu eruption: 12 lava fountaining episodes
By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory January 15, 2026 Last week’s “Volcano Watch” article reviewed the lava fountaining eruption of Kīlauea Iki in 1959. This...
THE KOHALA CENTER: Employment/Opportunities/Events
Employment North Shore EVP is hiring a food safety specialist on Hawaiʻi Island North Shore EVP is seeking a food...
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE U.S. Geological Survey Thursday, January 15, 2026, 9:32 AM KILAUEA (VNUM #332010) 19°25'16" N 155°17'13"...
You Won’t Believe How Many Amazon Packages This Maryland Family Got
You Won’t Believe How Many Amazon Packages This Maryland Family Got When Amy Creel got a call from her...
Public Defenders Got 20% Raises, But Hawaiʻi Isn’t Paying Them The public defense attorneys typically earn far less than lawyers at other state agencies. Six months after a move to address the disparity, the money still hasn’t materialized.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/public-defenders-got-20-raises-but-hawaii-isnt-paying-them/
A Fight During Work Hours Wasn’t Enough To Get This City Inspector Fired Honolulu hired Bryan Porcello despite at least eight convictions, and only fired him after his arrest for allegedly bailing a woman out of jail for sex. Heavily blacked-out documents make it difficult to see what was the last straw for the city.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/fight-during-work-hours-not-enough-to-get-city-inspector-fired/
Survey finds broad support for Hawaii military presence
Hawaii residents generally support the military’s presence in the islands, which employs 73,072 Department of Defense employees and pumps billions...
