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Flood watch issued for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau through Saturday morning

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, effective at 3:30 p.m., citing heavy rainfall that could trigger flash flooding.

Overnight water service shutdown scheduled on portion of Po’ipū Road

A water service shutdown is scheduled from 9 p.m. Feb. 24 to 5 a.m. Feb. 25, affecting Poʻipū Road from the intersection of Waikomo Road to 3123 Poʻipū Road; and also on Pāʻānau Road and Hīkina Road.

Residential trash pickup delayed in portions of Kōloa and Po‘ipū

Trash pickup is delayed due to staff shortages, but is still expected today.

Two raised crosswalks are set to be installed on Rice Street on Monday night

Alternating traffic will be routed through the open lane from 8:30 p.m. Feb. 23 to 5 a.m. Feb. 24 for the crosswalk installation as part of the Rice Street Improvement project.

Send in the Dogs: How man’s best friend is helping save Kauaʻi’s coconut palms

Conservation Dogs of Hawaiʻi demonstrated how specially trained canines are becoming indispensable allies in the fight against the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle.

Hole new level of fun — and competition — coming to mini but mighty stage this spring on Kaua‘i

United States ProMiniGolf Association for the first time will host its annual U.S. Open in Hawai‘i, with the 28th contest hitting the greens at Kaua‘i Mini Golf & Botanical Gardens in Anaina Hou Community Park in Kīlauea, and you can even be part of the historic fun.
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Another injured hiker rescued from Kalalau Trail
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Flood watch issued for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau through Saturday morning

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, effective at 3:30 p.m., citing heavy rainfall that could trigger flash flooding.

Social Security services in Hawaiʻi at risk with staffing down to 66 workers in field offices

Hawaiʻi now has a 1 to 4,772 ratio of Social Security Administration field office employees to beneficiaries, one of the most challenging workloads in the nation.

Students seeking degree in business, related fields can apply for 2026 Fukunaga Scholarship

Students who are selected each receive $20,000 throughout 4 years — or a pro-rated amount for fewer years — that can be applied to tuition, books, housing and other educational expenses; deadline to apply online is Feb. 23.

State seeks applicants for vacancy on Campaign Spending Commission

Those interested in serving in the vacant commission seat should submit an application along with a résumé and three letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant’s character and integrity no later than March 13.

University of Hawaiʻi eclipse research finds turbulent times in sun’s corona

The study reveals the origin and evolution of turbulence in the corona, a process long linked to coronal heating and the acceleration of the solar wind.

Application period to fill two Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission seats extended

The new deadline is March 13. Applications were originally due Feb. 13 for the two seats, which each is for 4-year terms from July 1 through June 30, 2030.

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Volcano Watch: A sight to see; maintaining Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s webcams during a historic eruption

Visual observations have been a backbone of volcano research more than 2,000 years and remain fundamental to understanding how volcanoes work; advancements in technology even allow eruptions to be viewed from anywhere around the world.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for February 20, 2026

Breezy trades will gradually ease through the rest of the week. Moisture embedded in the trades will allow showers to favor windward and mauka areas through...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for February 20, 2026

Nearshore buoys and surf observations continue to show advisory level surf along east facing shores with very little change among wave heights on the buoys...

Rising housing, food needs throughout Hawaiʻi revealed in annual 211 Report

The 2025 Aloha United Way report draws on more than 51,000 calls, texts and chats to the statewide 211 helpline.

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Maui Surf Forecast for February 20, 2026

Nearshore buoys and surf observations continue to show advisory level surf along east facing shores with very little change among wave heights on the buoys...

Hyatt Regency Maui partners with OHANA Pickleball Club to launch premier pickleball destination in Kāʻanapali

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa has partnered with OHANA Pickleball Club to bring a new world-class pickleball club experience to the shores of Kā‘anapali Beach. Open to all, the Grand Opening of the club is set for March 14, 2026.

Maui United Way launches community survey to better support Maui Nui

Maui United Way invites community members across Maui, Molokai, and Lānaʻi to participate in a countywide Community Needs Survey to better understand how the organization can support our community now and in the future. The survey deadline is March 6, 2026.

Maui United Way names Jeeyun Lee as its new CEO

Maui United Way, a leading nonprofit serving Maui, Molokai and Lānaʻi, has appointed Jeeyun Lee as its new Chief Executive Officer. Lee most recently served as the organization’s Director of Community Impact and as Interim CEO since July 2025. She provides oversight of 60 programs and is responsible for a budget of more than $5 million.