Graduation Measure strengthening Hawaiʻi electric grid reliability, safety, affordability moves…
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UPDATE: Episode 42 of ongoing summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano on Big Island ends after nearly 10 hours
An estimated 15 million cubic yards of lava erupted and covered about 50% of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater floor. February 16, 2026 · 03:41am
UPDATE: East, southeast shores to remain under high surf advisory through Tuesday
Large breaking waves of 7 to 12 continue to be forecast as strong trade winds persist.Community One of oldest Hawaiian honeycreepers discovered and then re-leased on Big Island
Community New factbook details military’s economic impact in Hawai‘i
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Kaua‘i News
UPDATE: East, southeast shores to remain under high surf advisory through Tuesday
Large breaking waves of 7 to 12 continue to be forecast as strong trade winds persist.
UPDATE: Episode 42 of ongoing summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano on Big Island ends after nearly 10 hours
An estimated 15 million cubic yards of lava erupted and covered about 50% of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater floor.
Measure strengthening Hawaiʻi electric grid reliability, safety, affordability moves forward
Hawaiʻi Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs passes second reading of Senate Bill 3326, referring it to Senate Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration; would establish policy to restructure electric industry by separating generation from transmission and distribution.
Aloha United Way’s 211 Annual Report reveals rising housing, food needs throughout Hawaiʻi
The 2025 report draws on more than 51,000 calls, texts and chats to the statewide 211 helpline.
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Hawaii News
UPDATE: Episode 42 of ongoing summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano on Big Island ends after nearly 10 hours
An estimated 15 million cubic yards of lava erupted and covered about 50% of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater floor.
Measure strengthening Hawaiʻi electric grid reliability, safety, affordability moves forward
Hawaiʻi Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs passes second reading of Senate Bill 3326, referring it to Senate Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration; would establish policy to restructure electric industry by separating generation from transmission and distribution.
Aloha United Way’s 211 Annual Report reveals rising housing, food needs throughout Hawaiʻi
The 2025 report draws on more than 51,000 calls, texts and chats to the statewide 211 helpline.
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.
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.
Big Island News
UPDATE: High surf advisory extended through Tuesday for eastern shorelines
Large breaking waves of 7 to 12 continue to be forecast as strong trade winds persist.
New wind advisory issued for majority of Big Island
East winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph through Tuesday evening (Feb. 17); winds that strong can tear off shingles, knock down tree branches, blow away tents and awnings and make it difficult to steer, especially in high-profile vehicles.
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.
