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UPDATE: Breezy conditions to continue for next couple of days, but wind advisory is canceled
National Weather Service reports winds have fallen to below the advisory threshold.Community New factbook details military’s economic impact in Hawai‘i
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UPDATE: Breezy conditions to continue for next couple of days, but wind advisory is canceled
National Weather Service reports winds have fallen to below the advisory threshold.
One of oldest Hawaiian honeycreepers discovered and then re-leased on Big Island
The ʻiʻiwi likely hatched in the winter/spring of 2015-16 and is a minimum of 10 years old, which is rather amazing considering the typical lifespan of ʻiʻiwi is, maybe, half of that at 3 to 5 years.
Lava fountains quickly reach up to 1,200 feet after onset of Episode 42 at Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano
Ashfall advisory also in effect for east and southeast portions of the Big Island, including places such as Hilo, Pāhoa, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Volcano and others in the Hilo, Puna and Kaʻū areas.
New factbook details military’s economic impact in Hawai‘i
The factbook is designed for residents, policymakers and business leaders; it includes easy-to-read charts and explanations covering personnel spending, contracting, federal assistance, community programs and the broader economic effects of defense activity throughout all islands.
Public urged to practice fireworks safety while celebrating Lunar New Year
Fireworks and firecrackers can only be ignited from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on private property Feb. 17. Setting off fireworks on public property — such as streets, sidewalks or parks — is illegal; it is strictly prohibited to remove the powder or pyrotechnic contents from any firework.
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One of oldest Hawaiian honeycreepers discovered and then re-leased on Big Island
The ʻiʻiwi likely hatched in the winter/spring of 2015-16 and is a minimum of 10 years old, which is rather amazing considering the typical lifespan of ʻiʻiwi is, maybe, half of that at 3 to 5 years.
Lava fountains quickly reach up to 1,200 feet after onset of Episode 42 at Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano
Ashfall advisory also in effect for east and southeast portions of the Big Island, including places such as Hilo, Pāhoa, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Volcano and others in the Hilo, Puna and Kaʻū areas.
New factbook details military’s economic impact in Hawai‘i
The factbook is designed for residents, policymakers and business leaders; it includes easy-to-read charts and explanations covering personnel spending, contracting, federal assistance, community programs and the broader economic effects of defense activity throughout all islands.
Ongoing probe into possible public corruption addressed by Hawaiʻi attorney general
Hawaiʻi Department of the Attorney General conducted a press briefing Friday (Feb. 13) to address an ongoing investigation into possible public corruption.
Q&A with ‘Chief of War’ star, Waimea High School grad Kaina Makua
Advice for students from the man who plays King Kamehameha I in the Apple TV series: “You don’t need to go to college to be “somebody.” But how will you help your community? How do you contribute and bring value to the lives of others instead of just yourself? Don’t live for just yourself. You should be living for everybody. If everyone had that mindset, imagine the things we could do.”
Big Island News
UPDATE: Ashfall advisory extended overnight for east, southeast portions of Big Island
Episode 42 of the ongoing episodic summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano is creating the chance for ash accumulation and other volcanic material to fall on surrounding communities and within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for February 16, 2026
Breezy to locally strong trade winds are expected this week. Winds will be strongest in higher terrain areas, passes, and areas immediately south...
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for February 16, 2026
Observed surf along E shores solidly in the High Surf Advisory range where it will likely remain into mid-week. The HSA therefore remains in effect and may need...
Public Safety Power Shutoff watch: Hawaiian Electric monitoring wildfire risk conditions this week
Hawaiian Electric is monitoring developing weather conditions which are likely to lead to an increased risk of wildfires in parts of Maui County and Hawaiʻi Island later this week. Customers in these areas are urged to initiate their own emergency plans should a Public Safety Power Shutoff be necessary, and to prepare for the possibility of extended power outages Monday through Thursday.
Episode 42 erupts at Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano; lava geysers reach up to 1,200 feet
Episode 42 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu episodic eruption of Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island began at about 1:50 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15 and continued into the afternoon.
Big Island girl lands another starring role in upcoming Christmas comedy ‘Nutmeg & Mistletoe’
Maia Kealoha of Kona, who made her acting and film debut in May 2025 as Lilo in Disney's live action adaptation of 'Lilo & Stitch,' will play Alma in the new film to be released this coming holiday season, bringing Christmas joy back with the help of two bumbling North Pole elves undercover as humans.
