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Hawaiʻi’s new poet laureate uplifts the Pidgin language to inspire diverse, local voices

Lee Tonouchi, known as “Da Pidgin Guerrilla,” has advocated for Pidgin as a legitimate language for creative and academic expression through three decades as an educator, writer and speaker.

Lydgate Beach Park campground to close for scheduled maintenance

The Lydgate Campground area includes the Bynum Bridge (formerly known as the Kamalani Kai Bridge), Group Camping Pavilion, and the fishing access area.

Loyola Marymount shines in windy finale at Kauaiʻs Ocean Course

Loyola Marymount University clinched both team and individual honors at the 49th John A. Burns Intercollegiate.

County postpones remaining rubbish pick up in Anahola, Moloaʻa to Tuesday

Rubbish pickup in Anahola and Moloaʻa has been postponed due to staffing shortages; service will resume on Tuesday.

UPDATE: East, southeast shores to remain under high surf advisory through Wednesday

Large breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet are forecast to continue as strong trade winds persist through Wednesday.

New study shows sea level rise worries most Hawai‘i residents

A new statewide survey released by the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization reported the first representative study to measure public beliefs, risk perceptions and policy preferences related to sea level rise across all four counties.
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Hawaiʻi’s new poet laureate uplifts the Pidgin language to inspire diverse, local voices

Lee Tonouchi, known as “Da Pidgin Guerrilla,” has advocated for Pidgin as a legitimate language for creative and academic expression through three decades as an educator, writer and speaker.

Loyola Marymount shines in windy finale at Kauaiʻs Ocean Course

Loyola Marymount University clinched both team and individual honors at the 49th John A. Burns Intercollegiate.

New study shows sea level rise worries most Hawai‘i residents

A new statewide survey released by the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization reported the first representative study to measure public beliefs, risk perceptions and policy preferences related to sea level rise across all four counties.

UPDATE: Episode 42 of ongoing summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano on Big Island ends after nearly 10 hours

An estimated 15 million cubic yards of lava erupted and covered about 50% of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater floor.

Measure strengthening Hawaiʻi electric grid reliability, safety, affordability moves forward

Hawaiʻi Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs passes second reading of Senate Bill 3326, referring it to Senate Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration; would establish policy to restructure electric industry by separating generation from transmission and distribution.

Aloha United Way’s 211 Annual Report reveals rising housing, food needs throughout Hawaiʻi

The 2025 report draws on more than 51,000 calls, texts and chats to the statewide 211 helpline.

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‘Da Pidgin Guerilla’ is Hawaiʻi’s new poet laureate

Lee Tonouchi hopes to inspire diverse, local voices and uplift Pidgin as a legitimate language for creative and academic expression as poet laureate for the next three years.

Year of the Horse: Saam Fu brings cultural celebrations to Hilo

The cultural performance group will host a series of public shows, including lion dances, throughout the community as part of Chinese New Year festivities.

Hawaiʻi Senate committee advances bill to allow state to sue Big Oil for climate damage

The bill's purpose is to attempt to stabilize Hawaiʻi’s volatile insurance market.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for February 17, 2026

Breezy to locally windy trade wind pattern persists through the week. Moisture embedded in the trades will periodically deliver clouds and showers to windward...

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Hawaiian Electric continues to monitor Public Safety Power Shutoff areas in parts of Maui and Hawaiʻi Island

Hawaiian Electric teams continue to monitor weather conditions that may call for a Public Safety Power Shutoff in parts of Maui and Hawai‘i Island this week. 

UHERO survey: Sea level rise worries most Hawaiʻi residents

Most Hawaiʻi residents believe sea level rise is already affecting the state, expect major impacts within their lifetimes, and support significant changes to how and where development occurs. At the same time, many remain uncertain about how large-scale adaptation should be financed.

Maui Surf Forecast for February 17, 2026

Surf heights along east facing shorelines will remain solidly within High Surf Advisory (HSA) criteria through Wednesday, driven primarily by a large and...

Maui Mall Village to host Chinese New Year Festival Feb. 27

The Maui Chinese New Year Festival returns to Maui Mall Village on Feb. 27 to celebrate the Year of the Horse with lion dances, cultural demonstrations and local food.