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UPDATE: County services to continue Monday pending weather updates

Kauaʻi County officials urge residents to prioritize safety as severe weather, including strong winds up to 60 mph and potential flooding, impacts the island through Monday, with emergency refuge areas on standby if needed.

State offices, schools close Monday as state braces for heavy rain, damaging winds

Residents are advised to stay safe by preparing homes, monitoring updates from the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency, and avoiding unnecessary travel during hazardous conditions.

Super Bowl fans on Kauaʻi urged to arrive early as venues fill up

Several local spots are expected to tune in with big screens, cold drinks, and game-day atmospheres for the Super Bowl beginning at noon today.

Kauaʻi County awards 15 culturally-based projects, events with grant funding

Funding was awarded to projects and events that will strengthen Kauaʻi’s cultural landscape and create meaningful experiences.

UPDATE: High surf warning issued for east-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau until Tuesday morning

Strong trade winds will bring large and very rough surf along east facing shores through Monday night.

Keiki statewide challenged to ‘Read for the Gold’ during month of February

Readers in grades kindergarten through 12 participating in the winter reading challenge that runs through Feb. 22 can win prizes from U.S. Olympic figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi.
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State offices, schools close Monday as state braces for heavy rain, damaging winds

Residents are advised to stay safe by preparing homes, monitoring updates from the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency, and avoiding unnecessary travel during hazardous conditions.

Keiki statewide challenged to ‘Read for the Gold’ during month of February

Readers in grades kindergarten through 12 participating in the winter reading challenge that runs through Feb. 22 can win prizes from U.S. Olympic figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi.

Application period now open for 2026 Rainbow Legacy Scholarships

Recipients of the scholarship offered by Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation are awarded $2,000 to support education-related expenses; applicants must be rooted in Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation’s vision of hope, equality, unity and service to the betterment of Hawaiʻi and the people who live here.

Stop cyber threats! Learn to use artificial intelligence as your small business security ally

This session will focus on the security and privacy issues associated with artificial intelligence, providing a clear roadmap for integrating artificial intelligence tools ethically and effectively to stay one step ahead of sophisticated cyber threats.

Special delivery: Send your Valentine a card and put a little love in their mailbox

While text messages disappear, a Valentine’s card endures; a handwritten message also carries thought — and heart — spanning miles.

Emergency proclamation issued as storms, high winds approach Hawaiian Islands

In response to forecasts of severe weather headed for Hawaiʻi, Governor Josh Green has issued an emergency proclamation.

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Big Island closures and shelters due to severe weather

On Monday, all non-essential Hawaiʻi County services and operations, Department of Education schools and state offices will be closed.

The Food Basket closed and Kahikina food drive postponed on Monday due to weather

While the facilities are closed, The Food Basket team is standing by and coordinating with partners should emergency food response be needed.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for February 09, 2026

Ample moisture remains over the area thanks to a surface trough (the remains of a front) and an upper level low to our west- southwest. This upper low...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for February 09, 2026

Strong trade winds will bring large and very rough surf along east facing shores through Monday night. A High Surf Warning has been issued for all exposed east...

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Maui Surf Forecast for February 09, 2026

Strong trade winds will bring large and very rough surf along east facing shores through Monday night. A High Surf Warning has been issued for all exposed east...

Committee meetings canceled, Office of Council Services closed on Monday

The Water Authority, Social Services and Parks Committee meeting and the Water and Infrastructure Committee meetings that were scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 9, have been canceled because of the continuing threat of severe weather, the Office of Council Services announced.

Maui to open Temporary Evacuation Point at 9 p.m. at King Kekaulike High School

In coordination with the Maui Emergency Management Agency, County of Maui Department of Human Concerns and the state Department of Education, the American Red Cross will open a Temporary Evacuation Point at King Kekaulike High School gymnasium at 9 p.m., Feb. 8, 2026, ahead of potential severe weather impacts. 

Slack key artist Makana to perform at Maui Arts & Cultural Center

Slack key guitarist Makana will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. March 7 at the McCoy Studio Theater. The performance will feature a mix of traditional and original songs, incorporating mele and moʻolelo. Makana, a student of slack key masters Raymond Kāne, Sonny Chillingworth and Bobby Moderow Jr., is known for blending folk traditions with […]