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    • The Garden Isle’s monthly all-hazard siren test scheduled for March 2

    The Hawaiʻi Statewide Alert and Warning System will conduct its monthly test of the Emergency Alert System and outdoor sirens at 11:45 a.m. on March 2.

    Community Invasive ramie moth detected for first time on Kauaʻi

    Community State invites residents to share thoughts about future land transportation needs

    Survey launched to shape 2026 Ka Pewa Youth Summit in April on Kauaʻi

    Voices of students collected from throughout Kauaʻi County who complete the Ka Pewa Youth Pulse Survey will directly inform summit programming, panels and breakout sessions. February 26, 2026 · 05:00am

    Application period opens March 2 for free 2026-27 public pre-kindergarten program

    Executive Office on Early Learning pre-K program provides high-quality education and support during a critical stage of development for children ages 3 and 4 years old.

    Community Family seeks support for Kauaʻi teenager recovering from severe injures in 3-vehicle…

    Business Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i honors outstanding team members as Employee and Manager of the…

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    Invasive ramie moth detected for first time on Kauaʻi

    The discovery — reported by a community member to Kauaʻi Invasive Species Committee — sparked a swift response from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources and Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity.

    Application period opens March 2 for free 2026-27 public pre-kindergarten program

    Executive Office on Early Learning pre-K program provides high-quality education and support during a critical stage of development for children ages 3 and 4 years old.

    The Garden Isle’s monthly all-hazard siren test scheduled for March 2

    The Hawaiʻi Statewide Alert and Warning System will conduct its monthly test of the Emergency Alert System and outdoor sirens at 11:45 a.m. on March 2.

    State invites residents to share thoughts about future land transportation needs

    Public meetings to discuss Hawai’i Department of Transportation Statewide Long-range Land Transportation Plan begin March 10; Kauaʻi Long-Range Land Transportation Plans meetings are March 11.

    Family seeks support for Kauaʻi teenager recovering from severe injures in 3-vehicle wreck

    Kauaʻi teenager Haylee Silva has a long recovery ahead, after undergoing multiple emergency surgeries for trauma to her liver, fractures in her arm and face, and a broken jaw.

    Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i honors outstanding team members as Employee and Manager of the Year

    Front office agent Tina Marie Galicinao and food and beverage manager Angeelee Rolland were honored for their outstanding service, leadership and embodiment of the aloha spirit that made a lasting impression on guests and colleagues.
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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

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    Application period opens March 2 for free 2026-27 public pre-kindergarten program

    Executive Office on Early Learning pre-K program provides high-quality education and support during a critical stage of development for children ages 3 and 4 years old.

    The Garden Isle’s monthly all-hazard siren test scheduled for March 2

    The Hawaiʻi Statewide Alert and Warning System will conduct its monthly test of the Emergency Alert System and outdoor sirens at 11:45 a.m. on March 2.

    State invites residents to share thoughts about future land transportation needs

    Public meetings to discuss Hawai’i Department of Transportation Statewide Long-range Land Transportation Plan begin March 10; Kauaʻi Long-Range Land Transportation Plans meetings are March 11.

    University of Hawaiʻi scientists discover 10 new species of Hawaiian leaf-roller moths

    University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience researchers also identified seven new groups of the native moths, which is a much more rare event that the discovery of a new species.

    State Senate confirms new circuit court judge for Kaua‘i

    The judge is a graduate of Kapa‘a High School.

    New state program lowers costs for first-time homebuyers

    Hawaiʻi’s Hale Kamaʻāina program is desigined to break down barriers for aspiring homeowners by offering a chance at 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with interest rates as low as 5.4%.

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    Hawai‘i County to post open position for fire chief in March

    Daniel Volpe, who was appointed interim fire chief with the unexpected death of Kazuo Todd, said Thursday he plans to apply for the permanent chief position.

    Volcano Watch: Mauna Loa has lessons to teach during quiet times

    Mauna Loa's Volcano Alert Level is at Normal and Hawaiian Volcano Observatory expects to see changes such as increased seismicity or gas emissions before any future eruption; keeping a close eye on the volcanoes even during quiet times can teach important lessons that will inform our interpretations and decisions as conditions change.

    Hawai‘i Island winners celebrated during 33rd annual Na Po‘e Pa‘ahana Awards

    The Hawaiʻi Lodging & Tourism Association awards honor excellence across a wide range of roles — from housekeeping and engineering to food and beverage, front office, security and management.

    Hawaii County Weather Forecast for February 27, 2026

    Trade winds will weaken and veer southeasterly tonight and Friday as a front approaches from the west. Fairly dry conditions will prevail during the next couple...

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    UHERO: Hawaiʻi economy turns a corner, moves beyond recession with modest growth

    Hawaiʻi’s economy is moving beyond last year’s mild recession, but the recovery will be gradual, according to the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization’s first quarter forecast for 2026 released on Feb. 27. Maui is the standout, as ongoing recovery from the disastrous 2023 wildfires will continue to propel rising tourism activity, if at a slower pace than last year.

    Maui Surf Forecast for February 27, 2026

    The current north-northeast swell will continue to gradually ease along with diminishing trade winds, which will allow surf along north- and east-facing...

    Hirono, colleagues introduce SPARK Act to supercharge minority entrepreneurship

    US Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaiʻi joined colleagues in introducing the Strengthening Place-based Access, Resources, and Knowledge (SPARK) Act to spur entrepreneurship and increase access for underserved entrepreneurs nationwide.

    Seabury Hall to host New Zealand University Fair, March 4

    Hawaiʻi Association of College Admissions Counselors in partnership with New Zealand Education will host a New Zealand University Fair on Wednesday, March 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Seabury Hall Dining Hall.