Community Volcano Watch: A sight to see; maintaining Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s webcams…
Kauai News UPDATE: East-facing shores of Kauaʻi remain under high surf advisory through today
‘Exceptional performance and commitment’: Kaua‘i County Department of Water names 2025 employees of the year
Honorees are Albert Cadavona, Chrysanthemum “Christine” Erorita and Joseph “Jay” Perreira Jr.; they were recognized Thursday (Feb. 19) during the monthly meeting of Kaua‘i County Board of Water Supply. February 20, 2026 · 05:01am
Flood watch issued for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau through Saturday morning
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, effective at 3:30 p.m., citing heavy rainfall that could trigger flash flooding.Kauai News Residential trash pickup delayed in portions of Kōloa and Po‘ipū
Kauai News Two raised crosswalks are set to be installed on Rice Street on Monday night
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Nightly full closure of Kūhiō Highway now set to begin Feb. 23
Temporary changes at Līhue Airport for passenger pickup and walkway use
Students seeking degree in business, related fields can apply for 2026 Fukunaga…
State seeks applicants for vacancy on Campaign Spending Commission
University of Hawaiʻi eclipse research finds turbulent times in sun’s corona
Failed development on Kauaʻi’s south shore leads to bankruptcy auction of 25-acre…
Application period to fill two Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission seats extended
Community input sought on additional protection of Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve on Kauaʻi
Loyola Marymount shines in windy finale at Kauaiʻs Ocean Course
County postpones remaining rubbish pick up in Anahola, Moloaʻa to Tuesday
Plan ahead now: Road closure scheduled for Pe‘e Road at intersection of Po‘ipū Road
UPDATE: Episode 42 of ongoing summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano on Big Island ends after…
Measure strengthening Hawaiʻi electric grid reliability, safety, affordability moves…
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Kaua‘i News
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.
‘Exceptional performance and commitment’: Kaua‘i County Department of Water names 2025 employees of the year
Honorees are Albert Cadavona, Chrysanthemum “Christine” Erorita and Joseph “Jay” Perreira Jr.; they were recognized Thursday (Feb. 19) during the monthly meeting of Kaua‘i County Board of Water Supply.
UPDATE: East-facing shores of Kauaʻi remain under high surf advisory through today
A downward trend is expected through the weekend, however, as winds diminish; surf of 8 to 12 feet is forecast for this morning, with heights falling to 7 to 10 feet this afternoon.
Flood watch issued for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau through Saturday morning
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, effective at 3:30 p.m., citing heavy rainfall that could trigger flash flooding.
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Hawaii News
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.
Flood watch issued for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau through Saturday morning
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, effective at 3:30 p.m., citing heavy rainfall that could trigger flash flooding.
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.
Big Island News
Kaua‘i to host hole new level of fun on mini but mighty stage; ready to tee up for the challenge?
United States ProMiniGolf Association for the first time is bringing its annual U.S. Open to Hawai‘i, with the 28th contest hitting the greens at Kaua‘i Mini Golf & Botanical Gardens in Anaina Hou Community Park in Kīlauea; you can even be part of the historic fun by heading to the Garden Isle to participate in the U.S. Open of Mini Golf Pro/Am Tournament.
Team Rubicon helps homeowners clean hazardous debris from Kīlauea eruption
For the first time in 40 years, large tephra from Kīlauea fell across neighborhoods near Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, leaving homeowners with hazardous material on their roofs, and in their gutters and water systems.
Maui News
Hui Livestock & Poultry Maui hosts first poultry show in 16 years
The Hui Livestock & Poultry Maui held its first annual Poultry Show on Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Oskie Rice Arena. This was the first community bird show outside of the annual AgFest and Maui County Fair since 2010, when it was last under the direction of Todd Steele of Lahaina.
Maui Weather Forecast for February 20, 2026
Breezy trades will continue for one more day, but will ease by this evening. As a disturbance moves overhead today, expect increasing chances for heavy...
Auditor releases findings of County of Maui Fraud Risk Assessment, identifies gaps
The Office of the County Auditor transmitted a County of Maui Fraud Risk Assessment to the County Council and Mayor on Wednesday. The Assessment was prepared by Spire Hawaii LLP, an independent contractor of the Office of the County Auditor.
FEMA approves $33.4 million to support recovery in Hawaiʻi, including funds for Maui wildfires and Kīlauea eruption
The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently approved $33.4 million in funding to support recovery for past disasters in Hawaiʻi for Public Assistance projects, which includes debris removal, emergency protective measures and the repair or replacement of public infrastructure damaged by recent disasters.
