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Big Island girl who played Lilo in live action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ lands another starring role

Maia Kealoha of Kona will play Alma in ‘Nutmeg & Mistletoe’ to be released this coming holiday season, bringing Christmas joy back with the help of two bumbling North Pole elves undercover as humans.

Volcano Watch: Handling the pressure; what gases trapped inside crystals tell us

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists use tiny features within crystals in erupted lava to answer big questions about the underlying plumbing system at Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island.

University of Hawaiʻi scientists discover marine creatures bending laws of evolution

A group of colorful hexacorals known as “zoantharians” remain virtually identical throughout the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific oceans.

Andy Irons Foundation announces scholarship in honor of 3-time world champion surfer from Kaua‘i

Deadline to submit completed applications and supporting documents is April 30; students with a home address on Kaua‘i, are accepted to or attending post-secondary education and have a 3.0 grade-point average are encouraged to apply.

Hours adjusted at public swimming pool on Kaua‘i due to staffing issues

The new hours go into effect starting Feb. 18.

Kaua‘i County offices closed for Presidents’ Day

Regular business hours for county offices and services will resume on Feb. 17.
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Another injured hiker rescued from Kalalau Trail
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Big Island girl who played Lilo in live action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ lands another starring role

Maia Kealoha of Kona will play Alma in ‘Nutmeg & Mistletoe’ to be released this coming holiday season, bringing Christmas joy back with the help of two bumbling North Pole elves undercover as humans.

Volcano Watch: Handling the pressure; what gases trapped inside crystals tell us

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists use tiny features within crystals in erupted lava to answer big questions about the underlying plumbing system at Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island.

University of Hawaiʻi scientists discover marine creatures bending laws of evolution

A group of colorful hexacorals known as “zoantharians” remain virtually identical throughout the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific oceans.

Maui County to lead case management program for disaster survivors

Gov. Josh Green has extended the Disaster Case Management Program to continue support for over 6,800 Maui wildfire survivors with FEMA-funded resources.

Get funding for backyard gardens, aviaries, more through Micro-Grant Food Security Grant Program

Papakōlea Community Development Corporation is awarding $5,000 micro-grants for individuals and $10,000 grants to organizations.

Hirono, colleagues introduce measure aimed at rebuilding public schools nationwide

The Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026 is a bicameral bill targeting $130 billion in new federal infrastructure funding.

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Hawaiʻi District Land Office implements ‘Paʻahana Wednesdays’

The office — which is a part of Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Land Division — will be closed to the public on Wednesdays. Staff will not accept meetings, phone calls or in-person visits and will not return emails.

Mark your calendar now: Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library to host Engineering Bash

Meet the Big Island’s most talented students, professional engineers and community experts while you discover the amazing world of engineering at the Waimea library.

Big Island girl lands another starring role in upcoming Christmas comedy ‘Nutmeg & Mistletoe’

Maia Kealoha of Kona, who made her acting and film debut in May 2025 as Lilo in Disney's live action adaptation of 'Lilo & Stitch,' will play Alma in the new film to be released this coming holiday season, bringing Christmas joy back with the help of two bumbling North Pole elves undercover as humans.

Volcano Watch: Handling the pressure; what gases trapped inside crystals tell us

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists use tiny features within crystals in erupted lava to answer big questions about the underlying plumbing system at Kīlauea.

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Candlelight vigil set Tuesday evening to highlight aloha, unity and peace

Maui County will host a candlelight vigil at 6 p.m. Feb. 17 for residents to join in shared commitment to aloha, unity, peace and compassion. The event will be held on the Kalana O Maui front lawn at 200 S. High St. in Wailuku. #vigil #aloha

Hawaiʻi officials worry bills to help property owners with coastal erosion could put public beaches at risk

A proposal in the State Legislature calls for lifting the current ban on private shoreline hardening to allow minimal use to help property owners.

Maui Weather Forecast for February 13, 2026

Trade winds will continue into next week, bringing showers to the usual windward areas. Winds will increase over the weekend as a new high strengthens north...

Hirono joins colleagues in demanding ICE halt actions against children

US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono of Hawaiʻi joined Sens. Ed Markey (D-MA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and eight colleagues in writing a letter urging the Trump Administration to halt enforcement actions against minors and develop policies aimed at protecting them.