Community Namahana School taps Kīlauea-based firm to lead campus construction
Kaua‘i News UPDATE: Kauaʻi, Niʻihau north and east shorelines remain under high surf advisory
‘Year of the Fire Horse’ ignites creative momentum at Common Ground in Kīlauea
On Friday, a vibrant Lunar New Year event at Common Ground celebrated the "Year of the Fire Horse" and united the North Shore community through creative art installations. February 24, 2026 · 05:00am
New state program lowers costs for first-time homebuyers
Hawaiʻi's Hale Kamaʻāina program is desigined to break down barriers for aspiring homeowners by offering a chance at 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with interest rates as low as 5.4%.Hawai‘i News Up to 10-year extensions of Mauna Kea leases would be allowed by proposed House bill
Hawai‘i News Coral heat tolerance studies inform new restoration project in American Samoa
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Kaua‘i News
Namahana School taps Kīlauea-based firm to lead campus construction
Noho Workshop selection to oversee campus buildout — plus partnership with locally and internationally respected planner Gordon Karau as facilities project manager — reaffirms school’s commitment to be “from and for the community.”
UPDATE: Kauaʻi, Niʻihau north and east shorelines remain under high surf advisory
The advisory remains in effect until 6 p.m. today, with forecasters with the National Weather Service office in Honolulu reporting surf heights will remain at advisory levels through this afternoon.
Up to 10-year extensions of Mauna Kea leases would be allowed by proposed House bill
The master lease of lands atop the Big Island mountain is set to expire Dec. 31, 2033.
Annual Mayor’s Youth Track Meets scheduled for students in kindergarten to eighth grade
The annual Mayor’s Youth Track Meets offer competitive, yet supportive experiences for free to students at all Kauaʻi elementary and middle schools.
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Hawaii News
New state program lowers costs for first-time homebuyers
Hawaiʻi’s Hale Kamaʻāina program is desigined to break down barriers for aspiring homeowners by offering a chance at 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with interest rates as low as 5.4%.
Up to 10-year extensions of Mauna Kea leases would be allowed by proposed House bill
The master lease of lands atop the Big Island mountain is set to expire Dec. 31, 2033.
Coral heat tolerance studies inform new restoration project in American Samoa
A new $4.6 million coral reef restoration project leverages research into the environmental, genetic drivers of heat-tolerant corals.
New canoe crop cultivation course grows opportunity across Hawai’iʻs food economy
The course combines hands-on experience and business insight, enhancing Native Hawaiian economic resilience and contributing to a sustainable food system.
Big Island News
Police K9 Trina shows off her scent-tracking to find missing children, endangered adults
Hawai‘i Police held a welcoming ceremony for the department's newest K9, a 3-year-old Labrador retriever whose job is to finding missing people.
UPDATE: High surf advisory extended for north, east shorelines of Big Island
The advisory remains in effect until 6 p.m. today, with forecasters with the National Weather Service office in Honolulu reporting surf heights will remain at advisory levels through this afternoon. Meanwhile, the high surf advisory that was in place for west-facing shores of the island was canceled.
Maui News
Public invited to informational meeting for Kahului Airport Runway 2-20 reconstruction
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is conducting a public informational meeting to present the ongoing planning studies for the reconstruction of Runway 2-20 at Kahului Airport.
Maui Surf Forecast for February 25, 2026
A large, long period north-northeast (010-030 deg) swell peaked early this morning and is expected to continue to gradually decline through the end of the...
Finding Nemo JR. opens March 6 at Maui Preparatory Academy
Maui Preparatory Academy proudly presents Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. This vibrant, 60-minute musical adaptation of the Pixar classic is making a splash at the Bozich Center, March 6-8, 2026.
Maui businesses encouraged to participate in 2026 Maui Nui Business Health Check Survey
The County of Maui Office of Economic Development is encouraging Maui County businesses to participate in the Maui Nui Business Health Check, a countywide survey focused on understanding current business conditions and identifying opportunities that support recovery, stability and long-term growth.
