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    • Community input sought on additional protection of Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve on Kauaʻi

    Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve is the only wilderness preserve in the islands and home to the headwaters of the Kawaikōī, Waikoali and Mōhihi streams; it is instrumental in safeguarding the Garden Isle’s...

    Community Students seeking degree in business, related fields can apply for 2026 Fukunaga…

    Hawaii News State seeks applicants for vacancy on Campaign Spending Commission

    The 24 acres marked by the blue outline now is available to purchase through a bankruptcy auction after a planned luxury resort development never got off the ground. (Photo Courtesy: Hilco Global)

    Failed development on Kauaʻi’s south shore leads to bankruptcy auction of 25-acre property

    The planned $227 million resort called The Ohia, with an 84-room boutique hotel, a spa and 115 residential units, never broke ground. February 18, 2026 · 05:00am

    UPDATE: High surf advisory remains in place for east-facing shores of Kauaʻi

    Strong trade winds continue to cause rough ocean conditions and advisory level surf of 8 to 12 feet, with strong breaking waves and strong currents making swimming and other ocean activities along...

    Hawaii News University of Hawaiʻi eclipse research finds turbulent times in sun’s corona

    Hawaii News Application period to fill two Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission seats extended

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    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.

    State seeks applicants for vacancy on Campaign Spending Commission

    Those interested in serving in the vacant commission seat should submit an application along with a résumé and three letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant’s character and integrity no later than March 13.

    University of Hawaiʻi eclipse research finds turbulent times in sun’s corona

    The study reveals the origin and evolution of turbulence in the corona, a process long linked to coronal heating and the acceleration of the solar wind.

    UPDATE: High surf advisory remains in place for east-facing shores of Kauaʻi

    Strong trade winds continue to cause rough ocean conditions and advisory level surf of 8 to 12 feet, with strong breaking waves and strong currents making swimming and other ocean activities along eastern shorelines dangerous.

    Failed development on Kauaʻi’s south shore leads to bankruptcy auction of 25-acre property

    The planned $227 million resort called The Ohia, with an 84-room boutique hotel, a spa and 115 residential units, never broke ground.

    Application period to fill two Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission seats extended

    The new deadline is March 13. Applications were originally due Feb. 13 for the two seats, which each is for 4-year terms from July 1 through June 30, 2030.
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    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.

    State seeks applicants for vacancy on Campaign Spending Commission

    Those interested in serving in the vacant commission seat should submit an application along with a résumé and three letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant’s character and integrity no later than March 13.

    University of Hawaiʻi eclipse research finds turbulent times in sun’s corona

    The study reveals the origin and evolution of turbulence in the corona, a process long linked to coronal heating and the acceleration of the solar wind.

    Application period to fill two Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission seats extended

    The new deadline is March 13. Applications were originally due Feb. 13 for the two seats, which each is for 4-year terms from July 1 through June 30, 2030.

    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.

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    Deadline extended for applications to fill two Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission seats

    The new deadline is March 13. Applications were originally due Feb. 13 for the two seats, which each is for 4-year terms from July 1 through June 30, 2030.

    Hilo man facing charges after police connect him to 3 separate car break-in cases

    A search warrant was executed on the suspect's vehicle, where nearly $800 worth of stolen property and meth were recovered.

    Hawaiʻi County to conduct evacuation drill for the Hulu Street emergency route on Saturday

    Waikōloa Village residents are encouraged to contribute to a safety-enhancing traffic study and participate in the Hulu Street evacuation drill from 9 to 11 a.m this Saturday.

    REMINDER: Final two Mauna Kea community workshops slated this week

    Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority encourages broad community participation in these final sessions in Kaʻū and Kona to ensure the future stewardship of Mauna Kea reflects shared values, knowledge and responsibilities.

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    New leadership sworn in for Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce

    New and returning officers and board members of the Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce convened for a strategic planning workshop on Saturday to reaffirm the organization’s mission, reassess priorities, and set renewed goals focused on streamlined programming, stronger member engagement, and long-term capacity building.

    Deadline nears to apply for Fukunaga Scholarship — for Hawaiʻi students pursuing degrees in business or related fields

    The Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 Fukunaga Scholarship through Feb. 23, 2026. In its 76th year, the Foundation continues its commitment to supporting Hawaiʻi students who plan to pursue degrees in business or related fields.

    County updating Tow and Scrap vehicle disposal program

    Effective immediately, the County of Maui’s free Tow and Scrap vehicle recycling program will no longer accept hybrid or electric vehicles, according to the County Department of Environmental Management Environmental Protection & Sustainability Divison.

    Inaugural Pa‘ūpili – Lahaina 3rd Saturdays launches Feb. 21, 2026

    The Maui Economic Recovery Committee (Maui ERC) – Healing Journey Team is honored to announce the launch of Pa‘ūpili 3rd Saturdays, a monthly community healing gathering taking place in Lahaina Town. The first event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at the Lahaina United Methodist Church, marking the beginning of an ongoing series dedicated to healing, connection, and resilience for Lahaina residents impacted by the 2023 Maui wildfires.