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State offices, schools close Monday as state braces for heavy rain, damaging winds

Residents are advised to stay safe by preparing homes, monitoring updates from the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency, and avoiding unnecessary travel during hazardous conditions.

Super Bowl fans on Kauaʻi urged to arrive early as venues fill up

Several local spots are expected to tune in with big screens, cold drinks, and game-day atmospheres for the Super Bowl beginning at noon today.

Kauaʻi County awards 15 culturally-based projects, events with grant funding

Funding was awarded to projects and events that will strengthen Kauaʻi’s cultural landscape and create meaningful experiences.

UPDATE: Flood, wind advisories issued for entire island of Kauaʻi through tonight

Minor flooding is expected on roads, poor drainage areas and in streams through 11 p.m. tonight.

Keiki statewide challenged to ‘Read for the Gold’ during month of February

Readers in grades kindergarten through 12 participating in the winter reading challenge that runs through Feb. 22 can win prizes from U.S. Olympic figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi.

Application period now open for 2026 Rainbow Legacy Scholarships

Recipients of the scholarship offered by Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation are awarded $2,000 to support education-related expenses; applicants must be rooted in Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation’s vision of hope, equality, unity and service to the betterment of Hawaiʻi and the people who live here.
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Hawaii News Chevron Forward

State offices, schools close Monday as state braces for heavy rain, damaging winds

Residents are advised to stay safe by preparing homes, monitoring updates from the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency, and avoiding unnecessary travel during hazardous conditions.

Keiki statewide challenged to ‘Read for the Gold’ during month of February

Readers in grades kindergarten through 12 participating in the winter reading challenge that runs through Feb. 22 can win prizes from U.S. Olympic figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi.

Application period now open for 2026 Rainbow Legacy Scholarships

Recipients of the scholarship offered by Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation are awarded $2,000 to support education-related expenses; applicants must be rooted in Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation’s vision of hope, equality, unity and service to the betterment of Hawaiʻi and the people who live here.

Stop cyber threats! Learn to use artificial intelligence as your small business security ally

This session will focus on the security and privacy issues associated with artificial intelligence, providing a clear roadmap for integrating artificial intelligence tools ethically and effectively to stay one step ahead of sophisticated cyber threats.

Special delivery: Send your Valentine a card and put a little love in their mailbox

While text messages disappear, a Valentine’s card endures; a handwritten message also carries thought — and heart — spanning miles.

Emergency proclamation issued as storms, high winds approach Hawaiian Islands

In response to forecasts of severe weather headed for Hawaiʻi, Governor Josh Green has issued an emergency proclamation.

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Storm winds increase with peak impacts expected to begin this afternoon

Hawaiʻi County urges residents and visitors to halt nonessential travel as severe weather with strong winds and flood risks intensifies from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.

Super Guide for where to watch today’s Big Game

Looking for a place to grab a seat, some food and maybe a drink or two during Super Bowl LX this afternoon? We've got you covered with this extensive list of venues simply showing the game and others hosting watch parties.

Reed Mahuna’s journey to become Hawaiʻi Island police chief like his dad, but without special help

"It was clear to me that he wasn't resting on the laurels of being the son of a high-ranking officer," said retired Capt. Randy Medeiros, who had supervised Reed Mahuna.

Uncle Ben Kaili spent his life bringing music, joy to the Big Island and beyond

Big Island musicians and Hawaiian music lovers mourn the loss of Ben Kaili, a legenday slack key guitarist from Hilo.

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ʻOhana Care Maui launches new educational speaker series

ʻOhana Care Maui announces the February ʻOhana Care Speaker Series workshop. This free monthly educational workshop series is designed to support seniors, anyone with diabetes, and their families.

State offices and all public schools closed on Monday, Feb. 9 due to severe weather

Gov. Josh Green, along with state emergency management and public safety officials, provided an update on the severe weather impacting Hawaiʻi. State offices and the Department of Education Schools on all islands will be closed on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.

Hāna Highway restricted to local traffic only due to safety amid severe weather event

Officials today, Feb. 8, 2026, restricted Hāna Highway to local traffic only due to reports of fallen trees and landslides, among other safety issues, during the severe weather event that started Saturday. This means only residents and visitors living or staying in East Maui should be driving on Hāna Highway through the front (Haʻikū) or the back (Kaupō) sides.

Hawaiian Electric working on power restoration across Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island

Nearly 7,900 customers are without power in areas of Oʻahu, including Nānākuli, ʻAiea, Waiau, Kalihi, Honolulu and Mānoa. On Hawaiʻi Island, about 1,400 customers are without power in areas including Hilo and along the Hāmākua coast. On Maui, crews are addressing pocket outages, primarily in Upcountry Maui. About 450 customers have been restored to power on the Valley Isle.