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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.

Nightly full closure of Kūhiō Highway now set to begin Feb. 23

Postponed from Monday, Feb. 16, the full closure will take place on Hanalei Hill from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Feb. 23 through Feb. 27.

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.
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Another injured hiker rescued from Kalalau Trail
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours
Nāpali Coast: Breathtaking shoreline filmed for many Hollywood films

Hawaii News Chevron Forward

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.

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.

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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.

Farm-to-Table Wok Cook-Off to promote agriculture as career path for Big Island youth

Mark your calendar now and don't miss Kohala Intergenerational Center's free community event March 14, celebrating 20 years as a hub for education and connection, that will also include a farmers market and agricultural service booths.

Update: High bacteria count at Spencer Beach Park canceled

Water sample testing results show that the enterococci levels no longer exceed the threshold level.

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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.

Traffic advisory: Parts of Makawao Ave. to be closed on weekends until March 15, 2026

A County of Maui Department of Public Works reconstruction project will close both lanes on portions of Makawao Avenue during weekends, starting this Saturday, Feb. 21, through Sunday, March 15, 2026.