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Community Hawaiʻi advances high-speed internet plan with federal funding approval
Federal judge dismisses Kōloa Rum Company’s constitutional challenge to Jones Act
The lawsuit, Kōloa Rum Company v. Noem, challenged the law’s constitutionality under the Port Preference Clause, asserting it disproportionately is a disadvantage for businesses in non-contiguous states like Hawaiʻi and Alaska. January 21, 2026 · 06:01pm
County leaders call for prevention-focused gun safety measures
The Hawaiʻi State Association of Counties has included two evidence-based gun safety proposals in its 2026 legislative package aimed at preventing gun violence, reducing suicide risk, and strengthening public safety across all four counties.Hawaii News Kauaʻi’s Kouchi, Nakamura lead opening day of 33rd Hawaiʻi State Legislature
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Global Microsoft outage disrupts email and notifications at Hawai’i State Legislature
On Tuesday, a Microsoft Exchange outage disrupted the Hawaiʻi State Senate’s email and digital services, leading to communication delays and impacting the distribution of legislative hearing notices.
High surf advisory issued for north- and west-facing shores of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau
A high surf advisory has been issued for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau and will remain in effect until 6 a.m. Friday.
Hawaiʻi advances high-speed internet plan with federal funding approval
State leaders and partners of Hawaiʻi’s high-speed internet initiative, Connect Kākou, announced that the state has received final approval to begin deploying approximately $149 million in federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding, marking one of the most significant digital infrastructure investments in state history.
Federal judge dismisses Kōloa Rum Company’s constitutional challenge to Jones Act
The lawsuit, Kōloa Rum Company v. Noem, challenged the law’s constitutionality under the Port Preference Clause, asserting it disproportionately is a disadvantage for businesses in non-contiguous states like Hawaiʻi and Alaska.
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Hawaii News
Global Microsoft outage disrupts email and notifications at Hawai’i State Legislature
On Tuesday, a Microsoft Exchange outage disrupted the Hawaiʻi State Senate’s email and digital services, leading to communication delays and impacting the distribution of legislative hearing notices.
High surf advisory issued for north- and west-facing shores of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau
A high surf advisory has been issued for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau and will remain in effect until 6 a.m. Friday.
Hawaiʻi State Association of Counties calls for prevention gun safety measures
The measures in the legislative package support funding for a statewide gun buyback program and investments in enforcement, training and public awareness for Hawaiʻi’s “red-flag” law.
Hawaiʻi advances high-speed internet plan with federal funding approval
State leaders and partners of Hawaiʻi’s high-speed internet initiative, Connect Kākou, announced that the state has received final approval to begin deploying approximately $149 million in federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding, marking one of the most significant digital infrastructure investments in state history.
Federal judge dismisses Kōloa Rum Company’s constitutional challenge to Jones Act
The lawsuit, Kōloa Rum Company v. Noem, challenged the law’s constitutionality under the Port Preference Clause, asserting it disproportionately is a disadvantage for businesses in non-contiguous states like Hawaiʻi and Alaska.
Big Island News
Microsoft outage disrupts email and notifications at Hawai’i State Senate
On Tuesday, a Microsoft Exchange outage disrupted the Hawaiʻi State Senate’s email and digital services, leading to communication delays and impacting the distribution of legislative hearing notices.
Update: Missing 67-year-old man in South Kohala has been found in good health
Jiro Ohnishi, 67, who was reported as missing on Tuesday afternoon in South Kohala has been found on Thursday safe and in good health.
Maui News
The Stylistics with special guests, The Manhattans at the MACC, Feb. 15
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents Soul/R&B legends The Stylistics with special guests The Manhattans in a MACC Presents concert in the Castle Theater, on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
UH scientists investigate Sharktober, confirm spike in tiger shark bites in October
New University of Hawaiʻi research confirms that “Sharktober” is real, revealing a statistically significant spike in shark bite incidents in Hawaiian waters every October. The study, which analyzed 30 years of data (1995–2024), found that about 20% of all recorded bites occurred in that single month, a frequency far exceeding any other time of the year.
Tokuda delivers for Hawaiʻi housing projects and public education; Rejects ICE spending
US Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted in favor of a minibus package that includes funding for the Departments of Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Transportation. However, Tokuda voted against a separate funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, which contained funding for U Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Hawaiian Moment — Puʻu Kekaʻa, Hill of the rumble (as in thunder)
Puʻu Kekaʻa is an ocean cliff in Kāʻanapali that was formed by an old lava flow that creates a little cove, with beaches on either side. It was very sacred to ancient Hawaiians as a leina a ka ʻuhane (leap of the soul) which is a leaping spot of spirits as they transition to the after-life known as Pō.
