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Bangkok Happy Bowl features island rhythm in February, with live Hawaiian music, hula

The island’s only Asian restaurant offering live entertainment 7 nights a week in its open-air setting features beloved Kauaʻi musicians and dancers who bring warmth, culture and energy to every evening.

Reminder: Deadline nears to apply for upcoming Project Hoʻomana cohort

The 3-month business development program from February through April designed to support Native Hawaiian micro and small business owners with tools, guidance and mentorship focused on branding, marketing and business growth.

Overnight closures planned for Kūhiō Highway near Hanalei Bridge beginning Feb. 2

Transportation officials said the closures are needed to reconstruct existing pavement on the Hanalei side of the bridge.

Gov. Josh Green outlines plans to meet Hawaiʻi’s challenges during 2026 during State of State address

With the State of Hawaiʻi having to try to make up for billions in federal cuts and actions to maintain services, Gov. Josh Green said he proposes no changes to tax cuts in 2026 but would ask to pause cuts for 2027-2029.

Test of Wireless Emergency Notification System on Kauaʻi set for Monday at 5:30 p.m.

The test supports ongoing efforts to strengthen Kauaʻi County’s emergency communication system, including the integration of new 4-1-1 data to improve the delivery of public information during emergencies

Invasive ramie moth detected on Kauaʻi, targeting māmaki

Community’s help needed to find infestations of ramie moth caterpillars, which are voracious feeders of māmaki leaves that quickly defoliate entire plants.
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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
Nāpali Coast: A ‘Biodiversity Hotspot,’ but with many endangered species to protect

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Reminder: Deadline nears to apply for upcoming Project Hoʻomana cohort

The 3-month business development program from February through April designed to support Native Hawaiian micro and small business owners with tools, guidance and mentorship focused on branding, marketing and business growth.

Overnight closures planned for Kūhiō Highway near Hanalei Bridge beginning Feb. 2

Transportation officials said the closures are needed to reconstruct existing pavement on the Hanalei side of the bridge.

Gov. Josh Green outlines plans to meet Hawaiʻi’s challenges during 2026 during State of State address

With the State of Hawaiʻi having to try to make up for billions in federal cuts and actions to maintain services, Gov. Josh Green said he proposes no changes to tax cuts in 2026 but would ask to pause cuts for 2027-2029.

Kahu ʻĀina projects bridge culture, conservation throughout Hawaiian Islands

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority invests in locally driven initiatives that heal, restore and reconnect people with place.

USDA seeks sponsors to provide meals for keiki while school’s out for summer

Schools, public agencies, churches and private nonprofit organizations can apply to be Summer Food Service Program sponsors; organizations receive reimbursements for serving healthy meals and snacks at approved sites to children and teenagers, 18 years old and younger.

Updated leadership in Hawaiʻi House of Representatives named for 2026 state legislative session

Members of the Kaua‘i House delegation will be taking leadership roles on the House floor and in committees, including House Speaker Nadine Nakamura and Majority Floor Leader Dee Morikawa.

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Magnitude-4.2 quake strikes southern portion of Big Island

More than 320 "Felt Reports" were made within the first 45 minutes after the temblor, with it being felt widely around the Big Island; aftershocks are possible within the coming days to weeks.

Hele-On will not offer transit services Feb. 1, urges passengers to plan ahead

All County of Hawai’i Mass Transit Agency employees and contractors will be participating in a training to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Mariners looking for emaciated humpback whale impacted by entanglement off Maui

NOAA is asking Maui’s boaters and water enthusiasts to be on the look out for a recently-entangled, 40-foot female humpback whale off the Lahaina shoreline of Maui.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for January 27, 2026

Light winds and fair weather will persist across the state over the next several days. A weak front will approach late Thursday and will bring an increase of...

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Maui Weather Forecast for January 27, 2026

Ridging aloft will bring us a couple days of weak sea-breeze winds and limited showers. A weak front is forecast to slowly cross the state from Thursday night...

HIDOE announces new Kaiapuni priority placement process to support growing demand

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education announced that a new, statewide priority placement process for Kaiapuni Education (Hawaiian language immersion programs) will open on Feb. 2, 2026, marking an important step toward greater consistency, clarity and equity for families seeking Kaiapuni options for their children. The application window will close March 13, 2026.

Maui police seek help in locating missing Kīhei woman

The Maui Police Department requests the public’s assistance with any information on the whereabouts of Kaleiui Kahue-Boynes, 31, of Kīhei.

Maui Surf Forecast for January 27, 2026

An upward trend is expected tonight into Tuesday along north and west facing shores as a fresh, medium- period northwest swell arrives. Heights could near...