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

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. February 17, 2026 · 05:00am
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.Kauai News UPDATE: High surf advisory extended until 6 a.m. Thursday for east-facing shores on…
Hawaii News New study shows sea level rise worries most Hawai‘i residents
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Plan ahead now: Road closure scheduled for Pe‘e Road at intersection of Po‘ipū Road

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

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

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UPDATE: Breezy conditions to continue for next couple of days, but wind advisory is…

One of oldest Hawaiian honeycreepers discovered and then re-leased on Big Island

New factbook details military’s economic impact in Hawai‘i

Public urged to practice fireworks safety while celebrating Lunar New Year

Ongoing probe into possible public corruption addressed by Hawaiʻi attorney general

Q&A with ‘Chief of War’ star, Waimea High School grad Kaina Makua

Adjusted hours at Kapa‘a Swimming Pool begin this week until further notice

Hawai‘i Board of Education adopts new statewide policy on student cellphone use

19 lane closures scheduled during week of Feb. 15-20 on Kaua‘i state roadways

Deadline nears to apply for Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association Kaimana Scholarship

All state parks, forest areas reopen after severe weather earlier this week
Kaua‘i News
Water service shutdown scheduled on Kaua‘i for system improvements
The county will provide a water buffalo for essential water needs during the water service shutdown.
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.
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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.
Big Island News
Public invited to several Coffee With a Cop events in West Hawai‘i
These popular events are intentionally informal — with no agenda — and conversation topics can range from sharing personal stories to discussing neighborhood issues.
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for February 18, 2026
A breezy to windy trade wind pattern will persist through at least Wednesday, then gradually wane through the rest of the week. Moisture embedded in the...
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for February 18, 2026
Surf heights along east facing shorelines will remain solidly within High Surf Advisory (HSA) criteria through at least midweek. The HSA is in effect through...
2026 Hawaiian Music Series continues at Waiola Church with Kepa Revelle-Aikala
Following its return to Lahaina for the 2026 season, the Hawaiian Music Series continues with its next show on Thursday, Feb. 26, at its new location on the lawn of Waiola Church, located at 535 Waineʻe Street. The free, family-friendly concert will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. and will feature acclaimed Maui musician Kepa Revelle-Aikala.
Easterseals Hawaii announces new CEO
Patrick Klein, a lifelong Hawaii resident with deep ties to the local business and not-for-profit community, officially took over as CEO of Easterseals Hawaii at the start of the new year.
Deadline extended to submit applications for State Ethics Commission
The Judicial Council announced that the deadline to submit applications to fill two upcoming vacancies on the Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission has been extended from Feb. 13 to March 13, 2026. The terms will run for four years from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030.


