Business Insights: Is Hawaiʻi being left behind
Hawaii News Measure aimed at hiking DUI penalties for highly intoxicated drivers advances
$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.Community Volcano Watch: A sight to see; maintaining Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s webcams…
Community ‘Exceptional performance and commitment’: Kaua‘i County Department of…
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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
Students seeking degree in business, related fields can apply for 2026 Fukunaga…
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
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.
‘Exceptional performance and commitment’: Kaua‘i County Department of Water names 2025 employees of the year
Honorees are Albert Cadavona, Chrysanthemum “Christine” Erorita and Joseph “Jay” Perreira Jr.; they were recognized Thursday (Feb. 19) during the monthly meeting of Kaua‘i County Board of Water Supply.
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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
Water restriction downgraded in South Kohala following recent rainfall
Customers from Āhualoa to Waiemi subdivision, including Waimea town, are being asked to reduce water use by at least 10%.
Waipi‘o Valley Road to be closed to all traffic as county conducts geophsysical survey
The closure will occur between the Waipi‘o Valley lookout and the beach access road.
Trump tariffs struck down by US Supreme Court, ruling them as 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."
Maui News
Intermittent road closures on Hāna Highway for rock scaling work
There will be intermittent road closures at mile marker 14.9 on Hāna Highway for rock scaling work next week, according to the state Department of Transportation.
500 guests celebrate Lunar New Year at The Shops at Wailea
More than 500 guests gathered on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 19, to celebrate the Lunar New Year at The Shops at Wailea.
Upcoming Mālama Maui Nui hosts ʻŌpala Speaker Series event, Feb. 24
Mālama Maui Nui hosts the Talking ʻŌpala Speaker Series event on Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Four Seasons Resort, Maui Ballroom.
Matson expands support for Hawaiʻi Foodbank and local families
To help Hawaiʻi Foodbank meet rising demand across the islands, Matson has increased its support for Hawaiʻi families in need by adding 100 containers to its existing pledge of in-kind shipping services for 400 containers annually through 2027 to serve Hawaiʻi Foodbank’s program for purchasing and transporting large quantities of food from the continental US.
