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    • Three candidates have filed so far for Kauaʻi Mayor in the 2026 election: L-R Mel Rapozo, Felicia Cowden and Bernard Carvalho Jr. (Photos: Kauaʻi County)

    3 candidates now running to replace term-limited Derek Kawakami for Kauaʻi mayor

    County Councilmember Felicia Cowden officially entered the Kauaʻi mayor race, joining former mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. and County Council Chair Mel Rapozo.

    Kauai News UPDATE: High surf advisory for east-facing shores of Kauaʻi canceled

    Kauai News Okinawa and Kauaʻi lifeguards spend week exchanging lifesaving knowledge, culture

    UPDATE: Kauaʻi remains under flash flood warning as heavy rainfall continues to soak the island

    National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu report that radar indicated rain was falling at up to 2 to 4 inches per hour at about 5:30 a.m. today (Feb. 21); Kūhiō Highway near Hanalei River Bridge also remains closed because of significant water flooding... February 21, 2026 · 07:58am

    Resource hub to support Kauaʻi against the growing threat of coconut rhinoceros beetle

    A new website is providing Kauaʻi residents with essential information on pest identification, prevention, and treatment options consolidated together from local experts.

    Business US Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs for being unconstitutional

    Business Insights: Is Hawaiʻi being left behind

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    UPDATE: Kauaʻi remains under flash flood warning as heavy rainfall continues to soak the island

    National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu report that radar indicated rain was falling at up to 2 to 4 inches per hour at about 5:30 a.m. today (Feb. 21); Kūhiō Highway near Hanalei River Bridge also remains closed because of significant water flooding the roadway.

    3 candidates now running to replace term-limited Derek Kawakami for Kauaʻi mayor

    County Councilmember Felicia Cowden officially entered the Kauaʻi mayor race, joining former mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. and County Council Chair Mel Rapozo.

    UPDATE: High surf advisory for east-facing shores of Kauaʻi canceled

    National Weather Service in Honolulu reports surf along eastern shorelines has fallen below advisory levels.

    Okinawa and Kauaʻi lifeguards spend week exchanging lifesaving knowledge, culture

    Okinawan lifeguards completed a weeklong Lifeguard Exchange Program with Kauaʻi ocean safety personel that fostered international collaboration in ocean safety.

    Resource hub to support Kauaʻi against the growing threat of coconut rhinoceros beetle

    A new website is providing Kauaʻi residents with essential information on pest identification, prevention, and treatment options consolidated together from local experts.

    US Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs for being unconstitutional

    Hawai‘i’s U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono praised the high court’s decision, saying: “They were conceived as another lever for Trump to consolidate power and intimidate our global partners — including some of our closest allies.”
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    Another injured hiker rescued from Kalalau Trail
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    UPDATE: Kauaʻi remains under flash flood warning as heavy rainfall continues to soak the island

    National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu report that radar indicated rain was falling at up to 2 to 4 inches per hour at about 5:30 a.m. today (Feb. 21); Kūhiō Highway near Hanalei River Bridge also remains closed because of significant water flooding the roadway.

    Insights: Is Hawaiʻi being left behind?

    Data suggest it is, though not in the same way as traditional left-behind regions.

    Measure aimed at hiking DUI penalties for highly intoxicated drivers advances

    Hawai’i House Committee on Transportation moved House Bill 1708 ahead with 7 yes votes; the bill would make a second DUI offense with a blood-alcohol content more than 0.15% — and within 10 years of a driver’s first DUI conviction — a Class C felony.

    Volcano Watch: A sight to see; maintaining Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s webcams during a historic eruption

    Visual observations have been a backbone of volcano research more than 2,000 years and remain fundamental to understanding how volcanoes work; advancements in technology even allow eruptions to be viewed from anywhere around the world.

    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.

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    13 motorists arrested for DUI week of Feb. 2-8 on Big Island roadways

    Five of those drivers were involved in traffic crashes; three of them, or 23%, nearly a quarter, were younger than 21 years old; islandwide DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue.

    Registration for Big Island’s summer meal program Kaukau 4 Keiki opens next week

    Kaukau 4 Keiki is a six-week program, sponsored by the nonprofit Vibrant Hawai‘i, that begins the week of June 22 and ends the week of July 31, 2026.

    Winter weather advisory in effect above 12K feet for summits of Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa

    Wintry weather atop the Big Island summits could make travel extremely difficult, especially with blowing snow significantly reducing visibility at times.

    Collaborative study about complex shapes of reefs helps guide cutting-edge restoration

    Marine scientists are creating geometric reef modules that mimick the intricate designs coral and oyster reefs to maximize survival.

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    Hawaiʻi County extends voluntary compliance order for movement of coconut rhinoceros beetle host materials

    Residents and business operators in the voluntary compliance area are asked not to transport coconut rhinoceros beetle host materials that include decomposing plant material, plant propagation material, other items comprised of decomposing organic plant material and several genera of live palm plants; order will remain in place through April 30.

    Lahainaluna HS Foundation plans an ‘All-Classes Reunion’ in Las Vegas, July 11, 2026

    Lahainaluna High School Foundation has initiated plans for an “All-Classes Reunion” at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The reunion is to celebrate and rekindle friendship, memories, and resilience, according to LHS Foundation Executive Director Art Fillazar.

    Maui Weather Forecast for February 21, 2026

    An upper level trough passes through the region today triggering periods of heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over the western half of the state...

    Haleakalā telescope opponents show up in droves, but hold little hope the military is listening

    Military officials have given no indication they're considering pulling back the project, and many residents felt like their voices were once again being ignored.