Kauai News First responders rescue Florida visitor from Kalalau Trail Wednesday
Community AlohaCare Foundation now accepting applications for 2026-27 scholarships
Active weather, including heavy rain and strong trade winds, expected this weekend
Heavy rain is possible as early as Saturday, but most likely Sunday into Monday; flash flooding appears to be most likely for Maui County and the Big Island, particularly windward locations, and strong winds are most likely to impact Kaua‘i and Maui County. February 05, 2026 · 05:00am
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Kaua‘i News
First responders rescue Florida visitor from Kalalau Trail Wednesday
Personnel from Kauaʻi Fire Department rescue a 64-year old visitor from Kalalau Trail, marking the fifth hiking rescue in 2026.
AlohaCare Foundation now accepting applications for 2026-27 scholarships
AlohaCare members — or their family members — are eligible to apply; the application period is open through March 16.
Hirono, colleagues call for civil rights probe into death of Minneapolis resident Renee Good
Good was was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officer last month in Minneapolis, Minn.; letter emphasizes that the Justice Department’s decision not to investigate represents a broader trend.
Free wildfire webinar scheduled this week by Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization
The discussion will focus on the national wildfire insurance crisis, triggered by wildfires throughout the United States during the past 5 to 8 years.
Active weather, including heavy rain and strong trade winds, expected this weekend
Heavy rain is possible as early as Saturday, but most likely Sunday into Monday; flash flooding appears to be most likely for Maui County and the Big Island, particularly windward locations, and strong winds are most likely to impact Kaua‘i and Maui County.
UPDATE 2: High surf advisory now in effect through Thursday for north, west shorelines of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
The northwest swell impacting the state is on the downward trend and will continue to slowly lower today. Surf has dropped below warning levels, triggering the earlier warning to be canceled and a downgraded advisory put in its place.
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Hawaii News
AlohaCare Foundation now accepting applications for 2026-27 scholarships
AlohaCare members — or their family members — are eligible to apply; the application period is open through March 16.
Hirono, colleagues call for civil rights probe into death of Minneapolis resident Renee Good
Good was was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officer last month in Minneapolis, Minn.; letter emphasizes that the Justice Department’s decision not to investigate represents a broader trend.
Free wildfire webinar scheduled this week by Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization
The discussion will focus on the national wildfire insurance crisis, triggered by wildfires throughout the United States during the past 5 to 8 years.
Active weather, including heavy rain and strong trade winds, expected this weekend
Heavy rain is possible as early as Saturday, but most likely Sunday into Monday; flash flooding appears to be most likely for Maui County and the Big Island, particularly windward locations, and strong winds are most likely to impact Kaua‘i and Maui County.
UPDATE 2: High surf advisory now in effect through Thursday for north, west shorelines of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
The northwest swell impacting the state is on the downward trend and will continue to slowly lower today. Surf has dropped below warning levels, triggering the earlier warning to be canceled and a downgraded advisory put in its place.
Big Island News
Heavy rain and strong trade winds expected this weekend as more active weather develops
Heavy rain is possible as early as Saturday, but most likely Sunday into Monday; flash flooding appears to be most likely for Maui County and the Big Island, particularly windward locations, and strong winds are most likely to impact Kaua‘i and Maui County.
Performance audit requested for housing, homelessness programs funded by Hawaiʻi County
Due to concerns regarding the Housing and Homelessness Fund's effectiveness, the Hawaiʻi County Council is seeking a detailed understanding before considering extending the program, which is set to end in 2027.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 6-12: Show some HEART for Hilo youth theatre; plus, Super Bowl parties and more
We're taking a different approach this week, highlighting what you might call a "featured item" or "must go"; Hilo Education Arts Repertory Theatre — or HEART — is hosting its 5th Anniversary Benefit Concert and Fundraiser at the beginning of next week, and now more than ever, the youth theatre program needs your help. Find this and more in this week's top 10 things to do on the Big Island.
Maui News
Maui leads state in whale sightings during January survey of koholā
Volunteers counted 694 humpback whales off the shores of Maui during the annual Great Whale Count, the highest number recorded among the islands during the first coordinated survey of the 2026 season. The Pacific Whale Foundation and the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary coordinated the event, mobilizing 433 volunteers across 43 sites throughout […]
Maui police launch impaired driving enforcement campaign over ‘Big Game’ weekend
The Maui Police Department's Traffic Division will conduct sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols at various locations to address impaired driving over the 'Big Game' weekend. The enforcement effort begins Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 and continues throughout the weekend.
Leadership transition at RESCO Inc.
The parent company of real estate brokerage Locations, RESCO Inc., announced the appointment of Chad Takesue as interim chief executive officer Monday. The appointment took effect Feb. 2. Takesue succeeds Corbett Kalama, who is stepping down as chief executive officer following the conclusion of his contract. Kalama plans to focus on community-focused work for Native Hawaiian […]
Upcountry water service outage announced for emergency repairs
Emergency repairs have triggered a water service outage in Pukalani, the Maui County Department of Water Supply announced. Repairs began at 9:05 a.m. today and are expected to be ongoing for about six hours. Affected residents are in the area of Makani Road and Moku Place. This post will be updated when there’s new information.
