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High surf to persist on north, east-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau through Tuesday
The National Weather Service has issued a high surf warning for north and east shores of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, effective through Tuesday evening.Kauai News UPDATE: Salt Pond Beach Park restrooms reopen after water line repairs
Kauai News Threat of flash flooding returns early this afternoon for all of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
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Kaua‘i News
Hanapēpē bus stop closed due to damage
The bus stop in front of Hanapēpē First United Church is closed, Route 100 and Route 950 riders encouraged to use Hanapēpē Armory bus stop.
High surf to persist on north, east-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau through Tuesday
The National Weather Service has issued a high surf warning for north and east shores of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, effective through Tuesday evening.
UPDATE: Salt Pond Beach Park restrooms reopen after water line repairs
Salt Pond Beach Park restrooms in Hanapēpē have reopened.
Threat of flash flooding returns early this afternoon for all of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
A new flood watch will be in effect from noon today (Feb. 22) through 6 a.m. Monday (Feb. 23) as slow-moving, heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms develop over island interiors before shifting to windward and mauka areas of the islands tonight.
New research reshapes timeline for one of earliest chapters in human history
A study confirms that Homo erectus, the direct ancestor of modern humans, appeared in Yunxian, China 1.7 million years ago, about 600,000 years earlier than previous studies indicated.
Life and legacy of beloved kumu hula Nālani Kanakaʻole honored during funeral in Hilo
Esteemed kumu hula Nālani Kanakaʻole, whose life’s work transformed Native Hawaiian cultural traditions globally, was honored in a traditional Hawaiian ceremony, underscoring her far-reaching influence in hula and Hawaiian values.
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Hawaii News
Complex shape of reefs offer a proven guide for reviving damaged marine habitats
The geometric principles utilized by reefs are now a driving force behind cutting-edge restoration work currently underway in Hawaiʻi.
New research reshapes timeline for one of earliest chapters in human history
A study confirms that Homo erectus, the direct ancestor of modern humans, appeared in Yunxian, China 1.7 million years ago, about 600,000 years earlier than previous studies indicated.
Life and legacy of beloved kumu hula Nālani Kanakaʻole honored during funeral in Hilo
Esteemed kumu hula Nālani Kanakaʻole, whose life’s work transformed Native Hawaiian cultural traditions globally, was honored in a traditional Hawaiian ceremony, underscoring her far-reaching influence in hula and Hawaiian values.
UPDATE: National Weather Service lifts flood watch early for Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
Forecasters on Saturday (Feb. 21) extended the watch overnight, until 6 a.m. today (Feb. 23), because of persistent unstable weather that had already produced heavy rainfall resulting in flooding of Hanalei River and flash flooding causing rapid runoff and more around Kaua‘i.
State encourages parents, guardians to complete 2025-26 School Quality Survey
The feedback garnered from the survey is invaluable, plus it helps state education officials and school leadership assess as well as enhance the quality of education in Hawai‘i schools; all responses also are strictly confidential.
Big Island News
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo grad student bridges divide between ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and Japan
Recently released new mele Hawaiʻi featuring duet between award-winning Hawaiʻi musician and University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Hawaiian language graduate student Nicholas Kealiʻi Lum and Japan-born musician and trained ʻōlapa hula Tom Noʻeau offers compelling example of how Hawaiian language is taking root far beyond the islands.
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for February 23, 2026
An upper level trough over the islands will set the stage for an unstable environment lasting through Monday. A low level trough riding in from the north will...
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for February 23, 2026
Small surf will persist across most shores through tonight, followed by a building north-northeast (010-030 deg) swell on Monday. This long period swell...
More to the story: Laying foundation for future students with new $16M Kealakehe Elementary building
The 2-story, 13,000-square-foot facility will add 4 classrooms, special education spaces, an outdoor classroom, covered learning lānai, faculty workroom, offices and storage while connecting the school's upper and lower campuses while expanding learning space to better serve growing student population.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for February 23, 2026
Small surf will persist across most shores through tonight, followed by a building north-northeast (010-030 deg) swell on Monday. This long period swell...
Flood Watch extended through Monday afternoon
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch through Monday afternoon for Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, Oʻahu, Kauaʻi and Niʻihau.
