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Survey launched to shape 2026 Ka Pewa Youth Summit in April on Kauaʻi
Voices of students collected from throughout Kauaʻi County who complete the Ka Pewa Youth Pulse Survey will directly inform summit programming, panels and breakout sessions. February 26, 2026 · 05:00am
University of Hawaiʻi scientists discover 10 new species of Hawaiian leaf-roller moths
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience researchers also identified seven new groups of the native moths, which is a much more rare event that the discovery...Community Get ready for Spring Fun programs, including Sports Camp, Pop Up and Play, Spring…
Hawai‘i News State Senate confirms new circuit court judge for Kaua‘i
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Kaua‘i News
Survey launched to shape 2026 Ka Pewa Youth Summit in April on Kauaʻi
Voices of students collected from throughout Kauaʻi County who complete the Ka Pewa Youth Pulse Survey will directly inform summit programming, panels and breakout sessions.
UPDATE: Surf along east shorelines of Kauaʻi forecast to remain at advisory levels through today
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu extended the high surf advisory in place for those shores of the island until 6 p.m. today (Feb. 26) as waves of 7 to 10 feet are still expected.
University of Hawaiʻi scientists discover 10 new species of Hawaiian leaf-roller moths
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience researchers also identified seven new groups of the native moths, which is a much more rare event that the discovery of a new species.
Surfrider Kaua‘i seeks volunteers to help mission of protecting, cleaning and celebrating Kaua‘i waters
Nonprofit entering its 20th year of helping protect, clean and celebrate the waters of Kaua‘i; working with the organization is pretty fun, plus the ocean needs your help!
Community members invited to upcoming Wildfire Protection Plan workshops
These community meetings are an important opportunity for residents, landowners and stakeholders to help prioritize wildfire safety actions, identify mitigation projects and strengthen coordination between the community and partner agencies.
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Hawaii News
University of Hawaiʻi scientists discover 10 new species of Hawaiian leaf-roller moths
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience researchers also identified seven new groups of the native moths, which is a much more rare event that the discovery of a new species.
State Senate confirms new circuit court judge for Kaua‘i
The judge is a graduate of Kapa‘a High School.
New state program lowers costs for first-time homebuyers
Hawaiʻi’s Hale Kamaʻāina program is desigined to break down barriers for aspiring homeowners by offering a chance at 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with interest rates as low as 5.4%.
Up to 10-year extensions of Mauna Kea leases would be allowed by proposed House bill
The master lease of lands atop the Big Island mountain is set to expire Dec. 31, 2033.
Big Island News
Hilo hospital pauses cardiac rehabilitation program to accommodate overflow patients
Hilo Benioff Medical Center is consistently over capacity, which will not be alleviated until the hospital's 66,000-square-foot expansion is complete.
UPDATE: Advisory level surf will continue through today along Big Island east shorelines
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu extended the high surf advisory in place for those shores of the island until 6 p.m. today (Feb. 26) as waves of 7 to 10 feet are still expected.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 27-March 5: International Night, Black Uhuru, Andy Bumatai and Augie T and more
This weekend is so packed with events and activities — all on Friday and Saturday — there wasn't room in the top 10 for anything else! Check them out now; we're sure you'll have a great time at whichever events and activities you attend.
Maui News
Maui Weather Forecast for February 26, 2026
High pressure north of the state will maintain moderate trade winds today, with the trades easing Friday and Saturday as a front approaches from the west...
Maui’s King Kekaulike wins top honors in 2026 Japan Wizards Competition
The annual three-student, team competition is a full-day of intense academic tests on an extensive range of topics related to Japan, including contemporary Japan, culture and traditions, geography, politics, history, Japan-Hawaiʻi ties, language, and more.
Locally made food and products shine at Food and Product Innovation Network Day
Local food and product vendors gathered Wednesday to show off their goods at the inaugural Food and Product Innovation Network Day at the Capitol, a convening of exhibitors, partners and stakeholders to highlight the collective impact of Hawai‘i’s food and product innovation ecosystem.
