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Water service shutdown scheduled on Kaua‘i for system improvements

The county will provide a water buffalo for essential water needs during the water service shutdown.

Hawaiʻi’s new poet laureate uplifts the Pidgin language to inspire diverse, local voices

Lee Tonouchi, known as “Da Pidgin Guerrilla,” has advocated for Pidgin as a legitimate language for creative and academic expression through three decades as an educator, writer and speaker.

Lydgate Beach Park campground to close for scheduled maintenance

The Lydgate Campground area includes the Bynum Bridge (formerly known as the Kamalani Kai Bridge), Group Camping Pavilion, and the fishing access area.

Loyola Marymount shines in windy finale at Kauaiʻs Ocean Course

Loyola Marymount University clinched both team and individual honors at the 49th John A. Burns Intercollegiate.

County postpones remaining rubbish pick up in Anahola, Moloaʻa to Tuesday

Rubbish pickup in Anahola and Moloaʻa has been postponed due to staffing shortages; service will resume on Tuesday.

UPDATE: East, southeast shores to remain under high surf advisory through Wednesday

Large breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet are forecast to continue as strong trade winds persist through Wednesday.
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Another injured hiker rescued from Kalalau Trail
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Hawaiʻi’s new poet laureate uplifts the Pidgin language to inspire diverse, local voices

Lee Tonouchi, known as “Da Pidgin Guerrilla,” has advocated for Pidgin as a legitimate language for creative and academic expression through three decades as an educator, writer and speaker.

Loyola Marymount shines in windy finale at Kauaiʻs Ocean Course

Loyola Marymount University clinched both team and individual honors at the 49th John A. Burns Intercollegiate.

New study shows sea level rise worries most Hawai‘i residents

A new statewide survey released by the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization reported the first representative study to measure public beliefs, risk perceptions and policy preferences related to sea level rise across all four counties.

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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‘Da Pidgin Guerilla’ is Hawaiʻi’s new poet laureate

Lee Tonouchi hopes to inspire diverse, local voices and uplift Pidgin as a legitimate language for creative and academic expression as poet laureate for the next three years.

Year of the Horse: Saam Fu brings cultural celebrations to Hilo

The cultural performance group will host a series of public shows, including lion dances, throughout the community as part of Chinese New Year festivities.

Hawaiʻi Senate committee advances bill to allow state to sue Big Oil for climate damage

The bill's purpose is to attempt to stabilize Hawaiʻi’s volatile insurance market.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for February 17, 2026

Breezy to locally windy trade wind pattern persists through the week. Moisture embedded in the trades will periodically deliver clouds and showers to windward...

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Top Hawaiʻi robotics teams advance to the 2026 VEX World Championships

Advancing are Island Robotics, Waiʻanae High School, Pearl City High School, Kaimuki Middle School, Mililani Mechs Robotics, and Waialua High & Intermediate School. The double qualifications by these teams will allow one other Hawaiʻi team – to be determined by the Robotics Education and Competition Foundation – to advance to the VEX Worlds.

Sedona Wachaiyu represents Head Start families on MEO Board

Sedona Wachaiyu has joined the Maui Economic Opportunity Board of Directors as Head Start Policy Council representative.

Maui Nui Golf Club hosts ‘Drive Like a Woman’ International Women’s Day golf event

Maui Nui Golf Club will celebrate International Women’s Day with a special wahine golf event, Drive Like a Woman, on Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m. The 3 p.m. shotgun invites women of all skill levels to come together for an afternoon of golf, connection, and celebration on the course.

Maui Fire Department announces 25 recent promotions

Maui Fire Chief Brad Ventura announced a list of 25 personnel who were promoted recently, including 18 to the rank of Firefighter III and seven to the rank of Firefighter II. All promotions went into effect no later than Jan. 1, 2026.