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    • Goodwill Industries of Hawai‘i to host February reuse collection event

    Residents, businesses, and other organizations can bring unwanted or unneeded items for reuse — including clothing, small furniture, kitchen items, children’s toys, books, and shoes — to the event...

    Hawaii News Hirono, colleagues call for civil rights probe into death of Minneapolis resident Renee…

    Community Free wildfire webinar scheduled this week by Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization

    One-on-one with Kauaʻi’s new police chief, Rudy Tai

    "Even though I left Hawaiʻi, the aloha spirit never left me," said Rudy Tai, who was born and raised on Oʻahu. "I've always stayed connected, but it's been a long time, and I am ready to reconnect." February 04, 2026 · 05:00am

    Become a Clone Ranger today: Feed the community by helping create food trees

    Village Harvest doesn't just glean, or gather, from trees — it makes them, and you can help with their creation, too; air layering events are happening islandwide.

    Hawaii News Active weather, including heavy rain and strong trade winds, expected this weekend

    Hawaii News UPDATE 2: High surf advisory now in effect through Thursday for north, west shorelines…

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    Hirono, colleagues call for civil rights probe into death of Minneapolis resident Renee Good

    Good was was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officer last month in Minneapolis, Minn.; letter emphasizes that the Justice Department’s decision not to investigate represents a broader trend.

    Free wildfire webinar scheduled this week by Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization

    The discussion will focus on the national wildfire insurance crisis, triggered by wildfires throughout the United States during the past 5 to 8 years.

    Active weather, including heavy rain and strong trade winds, expected this weekend

    Heavy rain is possible as early as Saturday, but most likely Sunday into Monday; flash flooding appears to be most likely for Maui County and the Big Island, particularly windward locations, and strong winds are most likely to impact Kaua‘i and Maui County.

    UPDATE 2: High surf advisory now in effect through Thursday for north, west shorelines of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau

    The northwest swell impacting the state is on the downward trend and will continue to slowly lower today. Surf has dropped below warning levels, triggering the earlier warning to be canceled and a downgraded advisory put in its place.

    Become a Clone Ranger today: Feed the community by helping create food trees

    Village Harvest doesn’t just glean, or gather, from trees — it makes them, and you can help with their creation, too; air layering events are happening islandwide.

    Goodwill Industries of Hawai‘i to host February reuse collection event

    Residents, businesses, and other organizations can bring unwanted or unneeded items for reuse — including clothing, small furniture, kitchen items, children’s toys, books, and shoes — to the event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 13 at Kaua‘i Resource Center, located at 3460 Ahukini Road, in Līhu‘e
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    Hirono, colleagues call for civil rights probe into death of Minneapolis resident Renee Good

    Good was was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officer last month in Minneapolis, Minn.; letter emphasizes that the Justice Department’s decision not to investigate represents a broader trend.

    Free wildfire webinar scheduled this week by Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization

    The discussion will focus on the national wildfire insurance crisis, triggered by wildfires throughout the United States during the past 5 to 8 years.

    Active weather, including heavy rain and strong trade winds, expected this weekend

    Heavy rain is possible as early as Saturday, but most likely Sunday into Monday; flash flooding appears to be most likely for Maui County and the Big Island, particularly windward locations, and strong winds are most likely to impact Kaua‘i and Maui County.

    UPDATE 2: High surf advisory now in effect through Thursday for north, west shorelines of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau

    The northwest swell impacting the state is on the downward trend and will continue to slowly lower today. Surf has dropped below warning levels, triggering the earlier warning to be canceled and a downgraded advisory put in its place.

    Nonprofit administrator sought for new Office of Hawaiian Affairs Mālama Honua program

    Mālama Honua Home Improvement/Renovation Program is a pilot grant project for income-qualified Native Hawaiian homeowners ineligible for traditional loans because of income or credit limitations.

    Beware of text scam involving bogus unpaid traffic fines

    Hawaiʻi State Judiciary reports people statewide are receiving alleged Department of Motor Vehicles text messages saying that unless payment is made for unpaid traffic citations, the recipient’s driving privileges and vehicle registration will be suspended, and they will be assessed an additional fee.

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    Performance audit requested for housing, homelessness programs funded by Hawaiʻi County

    Due to concerns regarding the Housing and Homelessness Fund's effectiveness, the Hawaiʻi County Council is seeking a detailed understanding before considering extending the program, which is set to end in 2027.

    Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 6-12: Show some HEART for Hilo youth theatre; plus, Super Bowl parties and more

    We're taking a different approach this week, highlighting what you might call a "featured item" or "must go"; Hilo Education Arts Repertory Theatre — or HEART — is hosting its 5th Anniversary Benefit Concert and Fundraiser at the beginning of next week, and now more than ever, the youth theatre program needs your help. Find this and more in this week's top 10 things to do on the Big Island.

    Hawai‘i County Council may create tax tier for luxury second homes worth more than $4 million

    The proposed Tier 3 would impact about 842 parcels primarily in West Hawai‘i, with an estimated value of $5.3 billion, according to Hawaiʻi Countyʻs real property tax administrator.

    UPDATE 2: High surf warning downgraded to advisory for West Hawaiʻi

    The new advisory is in place through 6 p.m. today (Feb. 5); a high surf advisory previously in place for northern shores of the Big Island was also canceled and northwest swell is on the downward trend.

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    Leadership transition at RESCO Inc.

    The parent company of real estate brokerage Locations, RESCO Inc., announced the appointment of Chad Takesue as interim chief executive officer Monday. The appointment took effect Feb. 2. Takesue succeeds Corbett Kalama, who is stepping down as chief executive officer following the conclusion of his contract. Kalama plans to focus on community-focused work for Native Hawaiian […]

    Upcountry water service outage announced for emergency repairs

    Emergency repairs have triggered a water service outage in Pukalani, the Maui County Department of Water Supply announced. Repairs began at 9:05 a.m. today and are expected to be ongoing for about six hours. Affected residents are in the area of Makani Road and Moku Place. This post will be updated when there’s new information.

    Kapalua residents oppose water rate increases and other new charges

    Hawai'i Water Service says it's losing money at current rates, which have been in place for 17 years, and has spent nearly $33 million to improve the Kapalua system since 2021.

    Women’s Fund of Hawaiʻi awards 9 grants totaling $87,000 to nonprofits empowering women and girls

    Women’s Fund of Hawaiʻi announced its Fall 2025 grant awards, totaling $87,000 in support of nine nonprofit programs uplifting and empowering women and girls in Hawai’i.