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Looks Like OHA Has A New CEO: A vote finalizing Todd Apo's appointment to head the Office of Hawaiian Affairs is expected Thursday. www.civilbeat.org/2026/10/looks-like-oha-has-a-new-ceo/ #HInews
Word Search: Scary Movies: Movie titles to find – and perhaps add to your watch list. www.civilbeat.org/2026/10/word-search-scary-movies/ #HInews
Lines Drawn In Princeville Battle: Golf Course Views Vs. Luxury Development: Cops have been called, lawsuits have been filed and a global investment company is trying… www.civilbeat.org/2026/10/lines-drawn-in-princeville-battle-golf-course-views-vs-luxury-development/ #HInews
So What’s With All These Charter And Constitutional Amendments?: Here's what you need to know about charter amendments for Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, Maui and Kauaʻi counties, plus state… www.civilbeat.org/2026/10/list-hawaiis-2026-charter-and-constitutional-amendments/ #HInews
Trump Is Gutting The Endangered Species Act. These 10 Species Show What’s At Stake: Hundreds of imperiled species, including endangered forest birds in Hawai‘i,… www.civilbeat.org/2026/10/trump-is-gutting-the-endangered-species-act-these-10-species-show-whats-at-stake/ #HInews
Honolulu’s New Police Chief Unveils 5-Year Plan — And Wants Your Input: Members of the public can submit feedback on the department’s strategic plan through Oct. 29. www.civilbeat.org/2026/10/honolulus-new-police-chief-unveils-5-year-plan-and-wants-your-input/ #HInews
Maui Coral Reef Holds Secrets Of The Past — And The Future: A coral core dating back to the 1700s is helping scientists and reef advocates plan how to protect a Maui “super reef” as it… www.civilbeat.org/2026/10/maui-coral-reef-holds-secrets-of-the-past-and-the-future/ #HInews
Word Row: Oct. 20: Today's puzzle is kind of wild. www.civilbeat.org/2026/10/word-row-oct-20-2/ #HInews
Trump’s FBI Purge Upended Bribery Probe Involving Hawaiʻi Contractor: An FBI anti-corruption team launched an investigation into whether South Carolina’s most powerful… www.civilbeat.org/2026/10/trumps-fbi-purge-upended-bribery-probe-involving-hawaii-contractor/ #HInews
Too Hot, No Swings: Why Hawaiʻi’s Playgrounds Don’t Hit The Fun Spot: Parents complain too many of Hawaiʻi's public playgrounds are lacking in shade, whimsy and equipment for kids of all ages. www.civilbeat.org/2026/10/can-hawaii-improve-its-playgrounds-2/ #HInews
Can OHA’s Next CEO Move The Needle On Rebuilding A Hawaiian Nation?: The selection of a new leader for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs lands in the middle of key elections for… www.civilbeat.org/2026/10/can-ohas-next-ceo-move-the-needle-on-rebuilding-a-hawaiian-nation/ #HInews
$22M In Overtime: Some Honolulu Firefighters Double Their Hours: Some firefighters are working more than 100 extra days per year. The coverage is costing taxpayers millions. www.civilbeat.org/2026/10/22m-in-overtime-some-honolulu-firefighters-double-their-hours/ #HInews
Word Flower: Oct. 19: Start your week with a fun word puzzle. www.civilbeat.org/2026/10/word-flower-oct-19/ #HInews
Employers Face Double-Digit Increases In Health Insurance Rates: Increases could force many employers to reduce worker benefits. www.civilbeat.org/2026/10/employers-face-double-digit-increases-in-health-insurance-rates/ #HInews
Central Maui Election Will Bring A New Face To The Council: Marvin Moniz is running against Ashley Awakea Lindsey to fill the seat long held by Council Chair Alice Lee. www.civilbeat.org/2026/10/central-maui-election-will-bring-a-new-face-to-the-council/ #HInews
Pro-Choice, Anti-Abortion Mainlander Seeks Oʻahu Congress Seat: Nathan Berning doesn't live in Hawaiʻi, but he's running for Congress here so he can push an anti-abortion agenda. www.civilbeat.org/2026/10/graphic-anti-abortion-ads-airing-hawaii/ #HInews
It’s The Wild, Wild West For Groundwater Management In Waikōloa: A housing development slated for West Hawaiʻi could provide much needed workforce housing. It could also put more… www.civilbeat.org/2026/10/its-the-wild-wild-west-for-groundwater-management-in-waikoloa/ #HInews
Tech Troubles Trip Up Hawaiʻi’s Child Welfare System: Contractor flaws and delays in a complicated $18M tech upgrade pose 'substantial risks' to the state, according to consultants. www.civilbeat.org/2026/10/child-welfare-hawaii-tech-problem-2/ #HInews
