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High surf to persist on north, east-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau through Tuesday
The National Weather Service has issued a high surf warning for north and east shores of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, effective through Tuesday evening. February 22, 2026 · 03:42pm
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Kaua‘i News
UPDATE: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall still possible for Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
A flood watch is in effect through 6 p.m. Monday (Feb. 23) as slow-moving, heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms develop over island interiors before shifting to windward and mauka areas of the islands tonight.
Award-winning Hawaiian musician, grad student uses mele Hawaiʻi to connect ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and Japan
Recently released new mele Hawaiʻi featuring duet between award-winning Hawaiʻi musician and University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Hawaiian language PhD student Nicholas Kealiʻi Lum and Japan-born musician and trained ʻōlapa hula Tom Noʻeau offers compelling example of how Hawaiian language is taking root far beyond the islands.
Hanapēpē bus stop closed due to damage
The bus stop in front of Hanapēpē First United Church is closed, Route 100 and Route 950 riders encouraged to use Hanapēpē Armory bus stop.
High surf to persist on north, east-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau through Tuesday
The National Weather Service has issued a high surf warning for north and east shores of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, effective through Tuesday evening.
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Hawaii News
Award-winning Hawaiian musician, grad student uses mele Hawaiʻi to connect ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and Japan
Recently released new mele Hawaiʻi featuring duet between award-winning Hawaiʻi musician and University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Hawaiian language PhD student Nicholas Kealiʻi Lum and Japan-born musician and trained ʻōlapa hula Tom Noʻeau offers compelling example of how Hawaiian language is taking root far beyond the islands.
Complex shape of reefs offer a proven guide for reviving damaged marine habitats
The geometric principles utilized by reefs are now a driving force behind cutting-edge restoration work currently underway in Hawaiʻi.
New research reshapes timeline for one of earliest chapters in human history
A study confirms that Homo erectus, the direct ancestor of modern humans, appeared in Yunxian, China 1.7 million years ago, about 600,000 years earlier than previous studies indicated.
Life and legacy of beloved kumu hula Nālani Kanakaʻole honored during funeral in Hilo
Esteemed kumu hula Nālani Kanakaʻole, whose life’s work transformed Native Hawaiian cultural traditions globally, was honored in a traditional Hawaiian ceremony, underscoring her far-reaching influence in hula and Hawaiian values.
UPDATE: National Weather Service lifts flood watch early for Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
Forecasters on Saturday (Feb. 21) extended the watch overnight, until 6 a.m. today (Feb. 23), because of persistent unstable weather that had already produced heavy rainfall resulting in flooding of Hanalei River and flash flooding causing rapid runoff and more around Kaua‘i.
State encourages parents, guardians to complete 2025-26 School Quality Survey
The feedback garnered from the survey is invaluable, plus it helps state education officials and school leadership assess as well as enhance the quality of education in Hawai‘i schools; all responses also are strictly confidential.
Big Island News
UPDATE: High wind advisory in effect for Big Island summits until noon
West winds of 40 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph, continue to be expected to whip across the mountaintops through 12 p.m. Feb. 23.
New research challenges understanding of early human migration
A study confirms that Homo erectus, the direct ancestor of modern humans, appeared in Yunxian, China about 600,000 years earlier than previous studies indicated.
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo grad student bridges divide between ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and Japan
Recently released new mele Hawaiʻi featuring duet between award-winning Hawaiʻi musician and University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Hawaiian language graduate student Nicholas Kealiʻi Lum and Japan-born musician and trained ʻōlapa hula Tom Noʻeau offers compelling example of how Hawaiian language is taking root far beyond the islands.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for February 23, 2026
Small surf will persist across most shores through tonight, followed by a building north-northeast (010-030 deg) swell on Monday. This long period swell...
Flood Watch extended through Monday afternoon
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch through Monday afternoon for Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, Oʻahu, Kauaʻi and Niʻihau.
