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Business Insights: Is Hawaiʻi being left behind
$7.5M in federal funding secured for housing, transportation projects on Kaua‘i
Projects include a housing subdivision in ‘Ele‘ele, a housing expansion project in Kīlauea Town, and a shared-use path from Waimea to Kekaha. February 20, 2026 · 10:54am
Flood watch issued for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau through Saturday morning
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, effective at 3:30 p.m., citing heavy rainfall that could trigger flash flooding.Hawaii News Measure aimed at hiking DUI penalties for highly intoxicated drivers advances
Community Volcano Watch: A sight to see; maintaining Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s webcams…
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Nightly full closure of Kūhiō Highway now set to begin Feb. 23
Temporary changes at Līhue Airport for passenger pickup and walkway use
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State seeks applicants for vacancy on Campaign Spending Commission
University of Hawaiʻi eclipse research finds turbulent times in sun’s corona
Failed development on Kauaʻi’s south shore leads to bankruptcy auction of 25-acre…
Application period to fill two Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission seats extended
Community input sought on additional protection of Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve on Kauaʻi
Loyola Marymount shines in windy finale at Kauaiʻs Ocean Course
County postpones remaining rubbish pick up in Anahola, Moloaʻa to Tuesday
Plan ahead now: Road closure scheduled for Pe‘e Road at intersection of Po‘ipū Road
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Kaua‘i News
UPDATE: A high surf advisory for east-facing shores of Kauaʻi extends to Saturday morning
Surf along exposed east-facing shores will remain rough, with heights hovering from 7 to 10 feet before downward trend begins this weekend.
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs for being unconstitutional
Hawai‘i’s U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono praised the high court’s decision, saying: “They were conceived as another lever for Trump to consolidate power and intimidate our global partners — including some of our closest allies.”
Insights: Is Hawaiʻi being left behind?
Data suggest it is, though not in the same way as traditional left-behind regions.
$7.5M in federal funding secured for housing, transportation projects on Kaua‘i
Projects include a housing subdivision in ‘Ele‘ele, a housing expansion project in Kīlauea Town, and a shared-use path from Waimea to Kekaha.
Measure aimed at hiking DUI penalties for highly intoxicated drivers advances
Hawai’i House Committee on Transportation moved House Bill 1708 ahead with 7 yes votes; the bill would make a second DUI offense with a blood-alcohol content more than 0.15% — and within 10 years of a driver’s first DUI conviction — a Class C felony.
Volcano Watch: A sight to see; maintaining Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s webcams during a historic eruption
Visual observations have been a backbone of volcano research more than 2,000 years and remain fundamental to understanding how volcanoes work; advancements in technology even allow eruptions to be viewed from anywhere around the world.
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Hawaii News
Insights: Is Hawaiʻi being left behind?
Data suggest it is, though not in the same way as traditional left-behind regions.
Measure aimed at hiking DUI penalties for highly intoxicated drivers advances
Hawai’i House Committee on Transportation moved House Bill 1708 ahead with 7 yes votes; the bill would make a second DUI offense with a blood-alcohol content more than 0.15% — and within 10 years of a driver’s first DUI conviction — a Class C felony.
Volcano Watch: A sight to see; maintaining Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s webcams during a historic eruption
Visual observations have been a backbone of volcano research more than 2,000 years and remain fundamental to understanding how volcanoes work; advancements in technology even allow eruptions to be viewed from anywhere around the world.
Flood watch issued for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau through Saturday morning
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, effective at 3:30 p.m., citing heavy rainfall that could trigger flash flooding.
Social Security services in Hawaiʻi at risk with staffing down to 66 workers in field offices
Hawaiʻi now has a 1 to 4,772 ratio of Social Security Administration field office employees to beneficiaries, one of the most challenging workloads in the nation.
Students seeking degree in business, related fields can apply for 2026 Fukunaga Scholarship
Students who are selected each receive $20,000 throughout 4 years — or a pro-rated amount for fewer years — that can be applied to tuition, books, housing and other educational expenses; deadline to apply online is Feb. 23.
Big Island News
Department of Health closes Kailua-Kona restaurant with multiple food safety violations
Jade Palace 2 will remain closed until all critical violations are resolved and it passes a follow-up inspection.
Nā Hōkū Hoe: The Paddling Stars Talent Show
Big Island community invited and encouraged to attend a special one-of-a-kind evening showcasing incredible talents of ʻOhana Waʻa Laulima canoe club members and supporters to benefit the nonprofit that provides opportunities for people with special needs and the programs that uplift them.
Maui News
Paving and striping work to close Puʻunēnē Avenue at night next week
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is notifying the public that night lane and road closures are planned next week on Puʻunēnē Avenue between Wākea Avenue and Kūihelani Highway.
Free career guidance at Maui Health Career Fair, Feb. 27
Maui Health will provide free career guidance at the upcoming Maui Health Career Fair, happening Friday, Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Maui Memorial Medical Center Main Lobby in Wailuku.
