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Residential trash pickup delayed in portions of Kōloa and Po‘ipū

Trash pickup is delayed due to staff shortages, but is still expected today.

Two raised crosswalks are set to be installed on Rice Street on Monday night

Alternating traffic will be routed through the open lane from 8:30 p.m. Feb. 23 to 5 a.m. Feb. 24 for the crosswalk installation as part of the Rice Street Improvement project.

Send in the Dogs: How man’s best friend is helping save Kauaʻi’s coconut palms

Conservation Dogs of Hawaiʻi demonstrated how specially trained canines are becoming indispensable allies in the fight against the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle.

Hole new level of fun — and competition — coming to mini but mighty stage this spring on Kaua‘i

United States ProMiniGolf Association for the first time will host its annual U.S. Open in Hawai‘i, with the 28th contest hitting the greens at Kaua‘i Mini Golf & Botanical Gardens in Anaina Hou Community Park in Kīlauea, and you can even be part of the historic fun.

Nightly full closure of Kūhiō Highway now set to begin Feb. 23

Postponed from Monday, Feb. 16, the full closure will take place on Hanalei Hill from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Feb. 23 through Feb. 27.

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.
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Another injured hiker rescued from Kalalau Trail
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

Hawaii News Chevron Forward

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.

State seeks applicants for vacancy on Campaign Spending Commission

Those interested in serving in the vacant commission seat should submit an application along with a résumé and three letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant’s character and integrity no later than March 13.

University of Hawaiʻi eclipse research finds turbulent times in sun’s corona

The study reveals the origin and evolution of turbulence in the corona, a process long linked to coronal heating and the acceleration of the solar wind.

Application period to fill two Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission seats extended

The new deadline is March 13. Applications were originally due Feb. 13 for the two seats, which each is for 4-year terms from July 1 through June 30, 2030.

Hawaiʻi’s new poet laureate uplifts the Pidgin language to inspire diverse, local voices

Lee Tonouchi, known as “Da Pidgin Guerrilla,” has advocated for Pidgin as a legitimate language for creative and academic expression through three decades as an educator, writer and speaker.

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Update: High bacteria count at Spencer Beach Park canceled

Water sample testing results show that the enterococci levels no longer exceed the threshold level.

Register now for West Hawaiʻi Jr. NBA/WNBA Novice Boys, Open Co-Ed Basketball

Those interested in participating have until Feb. 25 to register.

Deadline approaches to 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.

Applicants sought to fill vacancy on state Campaign Spending Commission

Those interested in serving in the vacant commission seat should submit an application along with a résumé and three letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant’s character and integrity no later than March 13.

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MEO Head Start preschool accepting applications for 2026-27 school year

Maui Economic Opportunity’s Head Start preschool program will be accepting applications beginning February 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year.  

Christy Chung is MEO’s new Chief Operating Officer

Christy Chung has joined Maui Economic Opportunity as Chief Operating Officer. Her job is to manage, coordinate and support MEO's day-to-day operations and more than 30 programs in the agency’s five departments and offices in Hāna and on Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi. She also is overseeing facilities and ensuring contract compliance.

New 2026 Toyota RAV4 arrives in Hawaiʻi with fully electrified lineup

The all-new 2026 Toyota RAV4 has officially arrived at Toyota dealerships across Hawaiʻi, marking a new generation of the small class SUV. For the first time, RAV4 is offered exclusively in Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid powertrains, combining its versatility with greater efficiency and electrified performance designed for island driving.

HECO’s Generation Plans and Maui’s Energy Future online presentation, Feb. 20

The Maui Community Energy Alliance, a committee of the Teran James Young Foundation, invites the community to attend the online public meeting focused on Maui’s energy future.