

Kauai News 18 lane closures scheduled during week of Feb. 9-13 on Kaua‘i state roadways
Hawaii News State offices, schools close Monday as state braces for heavy rain, damaging winds

Okinawan lifeguards to participate in hands-on training on Kauaʻi for second year
Lifeguards from Okinawa will be enhancing their skills through intensive training at key coastal locations on Kauaʻi from Feb. 16 to 20 as part of the Lifeguard Exchange Program. February 09, 2026 · 05:00am
Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges open annual scholarship application
Applications for the annual Daniel Moriarty Memorial Scholarship are open for students in conservation-related fields who are residents of Hawaiʻi.Kauai Activities Kauaʻi County awards 15 culturally-based projects, events with grant funding
Kauai News UPDATE: High surf warning issued for east-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau until…
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Keiki statewide challenged to ‘Read for the Gold’ during month of February

Application period now open for 2026 Rainbow Legacy Scholarships

Single lane closures scheduled next week for Ala Kinoiki Road in Kōloa

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

US Navy, Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges partnership marks milestone in their history

Kaua‘i County partners with 5 island credit unions for automatic real property tax…

Grove Farm Foundation offering $20,000 merit scholarships to Kauaʻi high school seniors

Another injured hiker rescued from Kalalau Trail

Secondary Student Conference participants step into shoes of state lawmakers for 3 days

Night work continues for Kūhiō Highway (Hardy-Oxford) Waterline Project

Hawai‘i Senate Judiciary Committee passes bill that would create civil rights helpline

Volcano Watch: New ‘Is Tephra Falling?’ citizen science tool launched in…

Alaska Flight 255 headed for Big Island turns around, heads back to Anchorage because of…

Grove Farms sells 260 acres in Līhuʻe to Hawaiian Home Lands for housing

State: Beware of scam phone calls targeting medical professionals

Keiki voices ignite Hawaiian Language Month at University of Hawaiʻi

AlohaCare Foundation now accepting applications for 2026-27 scholarships
Kaua‘i News
Okinawan lifeguards to participate in hands-on training on Kauaʻi for second year
Lifeguards from Okinawa will be enhancing their skills through intensive training at key coastal locations on Kauaʻi from Feb. 16 to 20 as part of the Lifeguard Exchange Program.
18 lane closures scheduled during week of Feb. 9-13 on Kaua‘i state roadways
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges open annual scholarship application
Applications for the annual Daniel Moriarty Memorial Scholarship are open for students in conservation-related fields who are residents of Hawaiʻi.
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.
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Hawaii News
Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges open annual scholarship application
Applications for the annual Daniel Moriarty Memorial Scholarship are open for students in conservation-related fields who are residents of Hawaiʻi.
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.
Big Island News
Business Monday: Grace Flowers Hawaiʻi ready for busy week before Valentine’s Day
With the Feb. 14 holiday for sweethearts on the horizon, Alison Higgins of Grace Flowers Hawaiʻi is readying her Honokaʻa shop for a surge in last-minute floral orders for family members, spouses, friends and sweethearts.
Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to host last 3 community workshops this month
Residents are invited to help shape the future management of Mauna Kea with workshops scheduled in Waimea, Nāʻālehu and Kailua-Kona this month.
Maui News
Monday weather updates: Wet weather, Wind Warning remains in forecast; Maui Flood Advisory extended to 8 a.m.
The potential for flooding will remain over all islands today, with the highest chance over windward Maui County and windward Big Island. Strong winds will continue to occur over all islands as well, with the strongest winds in the lee of mountains and in/near stronger showers.
Road closures in Olinda, Piʻiholo, Baldwin Ave. due to downed trees and power lines; Flooding reported at Waikoloa in Hāna
Multiple road closures were reported overnight in Olinda, Piʻiholo, and at Baldwin Ave. due to downed trees and power lines. Flooding was also reported at Waikoloa in the East Maui district of Hāna. On Monday morning, crews reported rocks and debris on the Hana Highway near Kaumahina Wayside Park.
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.


