Frequently Asked Questions
I tried to comment on a story, but your website requires I sign in for comments using access to another account I use like my Facebook account. Why did you make that change?
A trend in the industry is to require users who want to comment to verify their identity through sites such as Facebook to remove anonymous individuals or fictitious names. We believe this will make our comments section more valuable to our readers and help improve the conversation around news.
Why can’t I find a specific news story online?
There may be rare occasions where a news story is not published online. If you are having difficulties finding a specific story, please call our Editorial department to inquire about the missing story. (808) 329-9311. You may also contact the webmaster using our online Feedback Form. Sometimes technical issues may prevent a story from posting, and while we do or best to make sure nothing goes missing, your inquiries about missing stories are welcomed and alert us of possible problems.
When searching the West Hawaii Today online archives, please note that our online archives only go back as far as August 2004. Should you be searching for a specific story older than that date, please contact the Public Library.
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How do I find a story that was published in an earlier edition of your paper?
West Hawaii Today news articles online go back as far as August 2004. To search for past articles, click the “Archive” link the top navigation bar.
When searching the West Hawaii Today online archives, please note that our online archives only go back as far as August 2004. Should you be searching for a specific story older than that date, please contact the Public Library.
West Hawaii Today circulation department only houses print archives up to one year out. If you are searching for a print copy older than one year, please contact the Public Library.
I posted a new event to your calendar. Why hasn’t it shown up yet?
The calendar section of the web site goes through a submission moderation period. Pending submissions are approved during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. If your event submission was made after business hours or over the weekend, it would not appear until the next business day once all pending calendar submissions have been monitored. We do not guarantee approval of your calendar entries.
Where do I send my press releases?
You may submit a press release through our Submit a news story link. West Hawaii Today does not guarantee publication of your press release. Please be sure to include the required contact information so we can reach you if we have any questions.
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