Kauai News Nightly full closure of Kūhiō Highway now set to begin Feb. 23
Kauai News Temporary changes at Līhue Airport for passenger pickup and walkway use
Failed development on Kauaʻi’s south shore leads to bankruptcy auction of 25-acre property
The planned $227 million resort called The Ohia, with an 84-room boutique hotel, a spa and 115 residential units, never broke ground. February 18, 2026 · 05:00am
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.Community Students seeking degree in business, related fields can apply for 2026 Fukunaga…
Hawaii News State seeks applicants for vacancy on Campaign Spending Commission
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University of Hawaiʻi eclipse research finds turbulent times in sun’s corona
UPDATE: High surf advisory remains in place for east-facing shores of Kauaʻi
Application period to fill two Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission seats extended
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…
Aloha United Way’s 211 Annual Report reveals rising housing, food needs throughout…
UPDATE: Breezy conditions to continue for next couple of days, but wind advisory is…
One of oldest Hawaiian honeycreepers discovered and then re-leased on Big Island
New factbook details military’s economic impact in Hawai‘i
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Kaua‘i News
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.
Temporary changes at Līhue Airport for passenger pickup and walkway use
The changes will take place now through June 15 during construction related to employee parking lot improvements.
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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Hawaii News
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.
Big Island News
UPDATE: Blustery conditions decreasing; National Weather Service cancels wind advisory
Forecasters report, however, that while winds will remain breezy today, they are largely expected to remain just below advisory levels and continue to gradually decrease throughout the day.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 20-26: JuggleFest, ‘A Box of Chocolates,’ ‘Imiloa’s birthday, comedy and more
And that's just a quick sample of the wide and, shall we say, unique variety of events and activities happening around the Big Island. Cure that 'cabin fever' and get out of the house to discover what we're talking about.
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.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for February 19, 2026
Surf will hold relatively steady along east facing shores through Thursday then gradually decrease Friday into the weekend. Surf along north and west facing...
Fairmont Kea Lani announces Ho‘okumu: A celebration of Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
Fairmont Kea Lani is proud to present Ho‘okumu: A Celebration of Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, a free community event,on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This special day will honor ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi in recognition of Hawaiian Language Month and offer guests an immersive experience celebrating Hawaiian language, culture, and community.
YouthLine Hawaiʻi awarded funding to expand youth mental health support on Maui
The Maui Recovery Funders Collaborative has awarded YouthLine Hawaiʻi $100,000 for youth mental health services. The award includes $50,000 from the Maui United Way and $50,000 from Kaiser Permanente and is part of the ongoing efforts to increase access to mental health resources for individuals and families directly affected by the 2023 Maui Wildfires. This […]
