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Hawaii News First statewide kōnane tournament in modern history to be held at Bishop Museum on…

Special Olympics Hawai‘i announces team headed to 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Athletes from throughout Hawai‘i will compete in basketball, bowling and track and field in June in Minneapolis. February 11, 2026 · 05:00am
With Kauaʻi cases of chickenpox climbing, state health officials providing free vaccinations
Chickenpox cases on the Garden Island have increased from 5 to 10 since Jan. 31 and have occurred at four schools involving children younger than 18.Community Uncle Ben Kaili of Hilo celebrated for life of bringing Hawaiian music, joy to Big…
Community The Food Basket, Hawai‘i Island’s food bank, to receive $2M in federal funds
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New study: Avian malaria widespread throughout Hawaiʻi bird communities

Department of Water closing early later this week for parking lot construction

$1.6M from federal government set aside for digitization of Bishop Museum collections

It’s Girl Scout cookie time in Hawaiʻi

Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i invites couples to indulge in a Valentine’s Day escape

US Rep. Jill Tokuda meets with Kauaʻi residents to address local, national concerns

Agency on Elderly Affairs invites public to nominate kūpuna for Older Americans Month

Keiki statewide challenged to ‘Read for the Gold’ during month of February

Application period now open for 2026 Rainbow Legacy Scholarships

Single lane closures scheduled next week for Ala Kinoiki Road in Kōloa
Kaua‘i News
Service beyond uniform: Pacific Missile Range Facility conducts quarterly Adopt a Highway cleanup
“Through teamwork and shared purpose, we strengthen our [Pacific Missile Range Facility] ‘ohana, reinforce Navy core values and leave our environment better for those who come after us,” wrote the facility in a Feb. 9 Facebook post.
First statewide kōnane tournament in modern history to be held at Bishop Museum on O‘ahu
Two Kaua‘i competitors will participate in the inaugural Ka Makou Kōnane Invitational Tournament Finals on Friday.
With Kauaʻi cases of chickenpox climbing, state health officials providing free vaccinations
Chickenpox cases on the Garden Island have increased from 5 to 10 since Jan. 31 and have occurred at four schools involving children younger than 18.
Two Kaua‘i County Council members officially file candidacy for mayor
A retired Kaua‘i Police captain also filed candidacy for a county council seat.
Uncle Ben Kaili of Hilo celebrated for life of bringing Hawaiian music, joy to Big Island and beyond
Big Island musicians and Hawaiian music lovers mourn the loss of Ben Kaili, a legenday slack key guitarist from Hilo.
The Food Basket, Hawai‘i Island’s food bank, to receive $2M in federal funds
The earmarked funds will be used by the nonprofit — which also administers the statewide DA BUX Double Up Food Bucks program — to build a new steel farmers market pavilion for local farmers, food vendors and small businesses on the Big Island to sell produce.
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Hawaii News
First statewide kōnane tournament in modern history to be held at Bishop Museum on O‘ahu
Two Kaua‘i competitors will participate in the inaugural Ka Makou Kōnane Invitational Tournament Finals on Friday.
Uncle Ben Kaili of Hilo celebrated for life of bringing Hawaiian music, joy to Big Island and beyond
Big Island musicians and Hawaiian music lovers mourn the loss of Ben Kaili, a legenday slack key guitarist from Hilo.
The Food Basket, Hawai‘i Island’s food bank, to receive $2M in federal funds
The earmarked funds will be used by the nonprofit — which also administers the statewide DA BUX Double Up Food Bucks program — to build a new steel farmers market pavilion for local farmers, food vendors and small businesses on the Big Island to sell produce.
Special Olympics Hawai‘i announces team headed to 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Athletes from throughout Hawai‘i will compete in basketball, bowling and track and field in June in Minneapolis.
New study: Avian malaria widespread throughout Hawaiʻi bird communities
The study led by a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researcher — published Feb. 10 in Nature Communications — found the scourge killing native Hawaiian birds was present at 63 of 64 sites tested statewide, including areas with very different bird communities.
Big Island News
New study reveals avian malaria is widespread among Hawaiʻi bird communities
The study led by a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researcher — published Feb. 10 in Nature Communications — found the scourge killing native Hawaiian birds was present at 63 of 64 sites tested statewide, including areas with very different bird communities.
Winter weather advisory in place for Big Island summits
While the Mauna Kea Access Road is currently open, travel could be difficult as roads may be slippery.
Maui News
Bill seeking compensation rules for UH athletes gets hearing
State lawmakers will convene a hearing this afternoon at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa to review legislation that sets out rights and establishes oversight for student-athletes' compensation for their name, image and likeness.
Eight student ambassadors from Maui to embark on journeys to Philippines, South Korea or Japan
This experience will help to bolster Sister-State relationships and expose students to economic development overseas, while at the same time providing them with a greater understanding of our unique island home and building relationships throughout our islands.


