Kauai News Most of Kauaʻi to be under wind advisory from Sunday morning to Monday morning
Kauai News High surf advisory issued for east shores of Kauaʻi as as trade winds strengthen
Adjusted hours at Kapa‘a Swimming Pool begin this week until further notice
Kaua‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation thanks the community for its patience and understanding as it copes with staffing issues at the swimming facility. February 15, 2026 · 05:00am
Hawai‘i Board of Education adopts new statewide policy on student cellphone use
New statewide rules set grade-level limits on student cell phone use; implementation begins next school year.Community Deadline nears to apply for Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association Kaimana Scholarship
Community All state parks, forest areas reopen after severe weather earlier this week
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Kaua‘i News
Adjusted hours at Kapa‘a Swimming Pool begin this week until further notice
Kaua‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation thanks the community for its patience and understanding as it copes with staffing issues at the swimming facility.
Hawai‘i Board of Education adopts new statewide policy on student cellphone use
New statewide rules set grade-level limits on student cell phone use; implementation begins next school year.
19 lane closures scheduled during week of Feb. 15-20 on Kaua‘i state roadways
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting; in observance of President’s Day on Feb. 16, there will be no contraflow or lane closures unless otherwise permitted.
Most of Kauaʻi to be under wind advisory from Sunday morning to Monday morning
Areas at most risk include higher terrain, passes and those immediately south and west of mountains; winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts stronger than 50 mph, are forecast.
High surf advisory issued for east shores of Kauaʻi as as trade winds strengthen
Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet are forecast, rising to surf of 8 to 12 feet by late Sunday into Sunday night for east-facing shores of Kauaʻi.
Deadline nears to apply for Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association Kaimana Scholarship
Applications are due by 4 p.m. Feb. 27 and must be submitted online; this year marks the 21st year of the scholarship program, honoring Hawaiʻi high school seniors for all-around excellence and their commitment to well-being.
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Hawaii News
Hawai‘i Board of Education adopts new statewide policy on student cellphone use
New statewide rules set grade-level limits on student cell phone use; implementation begins next school year.
Deadline nears to apply for Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association Kaimana Scholarship
Applications are due by 4 p.m. Feb. 27 and must be submitted online; this year marks the 21st year of the scholarship program, honoring Hawaiʻi high school seniors for all-around excellence and their commitment to well-being.
All state parks, forest areas reopen after severe weather earlier this week
Two exceptions remain, however, including Pāʻulaʻula State Historic Site, formerly Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park, on Kauaʻi which is closed because of construction improvements that began before the storm.
Free workshops available for small businesses interested in working with government
There will be 6 workshops total statewide, and they begin Feb. 24 on Oʻahu; the Kauaʻi workshop is slated for April 1, with Big Island classes March 4 and 12.
Big Island News
22-year-old business reopens after devastating fire with help from Hilo Elks Lodge
With the quick, unexpected support of the Hilo Elks Lodge, Olena’s Massage Center was able to reopen one month after a fire destroyed their downtown business last November.
Hawaiʻi attorney general addresses ongoing investigation into possible public corruption
Hawaiʻi Department of the Attorney General conducted a press briefing Friday (Feb. 13) to address an ongoing investigation into possible public corruption.
Maui News
Maui Weather Forecast for February 15, 2026
Trade winds will strengthen through Monday, then persist through much of the week, bringing periods of showers to mainly windward and mauka locations. A...
Air Force advances plans to build 7 more telescopes on Haleakalā as fuel spill cleanup continues
The military will be holding public meetings this week to gather input about the project that already has met with past opposition by some community groups, Maui Mayor Richard Bissen and the County Council.
Fairmont Kea Lani takes top sustainability honor for reforestation, dune restoration
The Fairmont Kea Lani took home the top sustainability honor from the Hawaiʻi Lodging & Tourism Association for its native reforestation work in fire-impacted Lahaina and Kula and restoration at the Waiheʻe Coastal Dunes.
