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One-on-one with Kauaʻi’s new police chief, Rudy Tai
"Even though I left Hawaiʻi, the aloha spirit never left me," said Rudy Tai, who was born and raised on Oʻahu. "I've always stayed connected, but it's been a long time, and I am ready to reconnect." February 04, 2026 · 05:00am
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa brings cutting-edge research to state lawmakers
The fourth annual Research Day allowed about 100 undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, faculty and staff to share their work with state legislators through informational displays,...Community Applicants sought for 2 upcoming vacancies on Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission
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Kaua‘i News
UPDATE: High surf warning extends for north and west-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
A high surf warning is in effect for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau’s north- and west-facing shores through Thursday at 6 a.m.
Nonprofit administrator sought for new Office of Hawaiian Affairs Mālama Honua program
Mālama Honua Home Improvement/Renovation Program is a pilot grant project for income-qualified Native Hawaiian homeowners ineligible for traditional loans because of income or credit limitations.
Beware of text scam involving bogus unpaid traffic fines
Hawaiʻi State Judiciary reports people statewide are receiving alleged Department of Motor Vehicles text messages saying that unless payment is made for unpaid traffic citations, the recipient’s driving privileges and vehicle registration will be suspended, and they will be assessed an additional fee.
Applicants sought for 2 upcoming vacancies on Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission
Commission members serve on a voluntary basis; terms will run 4 years from July 1 through June 30, 2030. Applications are due by Feb. 13.
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Hawaii News
UPDATE: High surf warning extends for north and west-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
A high surf warning is in effect for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau’s north- and west-facing shores through Thursday at 6 a.m.
Nonprofit administrator sought for new Office of Hawaiian Affairs Mālama Honua program
Mālama Honua Home Improvement/Renovation Program is a pilot grant project for income-qualified Native Hawaiian homeowners ineligible for traditional loans because of income or credit limitations.
Beware of text scam involving bogus unpaid traffic fines
Hawaiʻi State Judiciary reports people statewide are receiving alleged Department of Motor Vehicles text messages saying that unless payment is made for unpaid traffic citations, the recipient’s driving privileges and vehicle registration will be suspended, and they will be assessed an additional fee.
Applicants sought for 2 upcoming vacancies on Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission
Commission members serve on a voluntary basis; terms will run 4 years from July 1 through June 30, 2030. Applications are due by Feb. 13.
2025 was Hawai‘i’s second driest, warmest year on record, new report confirms
Published by the University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program, this first-of-its-kind report uses plain language, along with easy-to-interpret maps and figures, to summarize statewide rainfall, temperature, and drought conditions over the past year.
Big Island News
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for February 05, 2026
Clouds will be on the increase the next couple of days with scattered showers as winds come around to a southerly direction and direct higher moisture over the...
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for February 05, 2026
The extra-large northwest swell that has been impacting the islands over the past day or so is declining, but it is still producing warning-level surf along...
UPDATE: High surf warning has extended through Thursday morning in west Hawaiʻi
A high surf warning is in effect for Big Islandʻs north- and west-facing shores through Thursday at 6 a.m.
Text scam targeting people statewide threatens drivers over nonexistent traffic fines
Hawaiʻi State Judiciary reports people statewide are receiving alleged Department of Motor Vehicles text messages saying that unless payment is made for unpaid traffic citations, the recipient's driving privileges and vehicle registration will be suspended, and they will be assessed an additional fee.
Maui News
Wailuku woman reported missing by concerned family member
The Maui Police Department is seeking the public's help with any information on the whereabouts of Edina Napreljac, 41, of Wailuku.
Maui Surf Forecast for February 05, 2026
The extra-large northwest swell that has been impacting the islands over the past day or so is declining, but it is still producing warning-level surf along...
