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Hawaii News Application period to fill two Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission seats extended

Failed development on Kauaʻi’s south shore leads to bankruptcy auction of 25-acre property
The planned $227 million resort called The Ohia, with an 84-room boutique hotel, a spa and 115 residential units, never broke ground. February 18, 2026 · 05:00am
UPDATE: High surf advisory remains in place for east-facing shores of Kauaʻi
Strong trade winds continue to cause rough ocean conditions and advisory level surf of 8 to 12 feet, with strong breaking waves and strong currents making swimming and other ocean activities along...Kauai News Water service shutdown scheduled on Kaua‘i for system improvements
Hawaii News Hawaiʻi’s new poet laureate uplifts the Pidgin language to inspire diverse…
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Loyola Marymount shines in windy finale at Kauaiʻs Ocean Course

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Plan ahead now: Road closure scheduled for Pe‘e Road at intersection of Po‘ipū Road

UPDATE: Episode 42 of ongoing summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano on Big Island ends after…

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UPDATE: Breezy conditions to continue for next couple of days, but wind advisory is…

One of oldest Hawaiian honeycreepers discovered and then re-leased on Big Island

New factbook details military’s economic impact in Hawai‘i

Public urged to practice fireworks safety while celebrating Lunar New Year

Ongoing probe into possible public corruption addressed by Hawaiʻi attorney general

Q&A with ‘Chief of War’ star, Waimea High School grad Kaina Makua

Adjusted hours at Kapa‘a Swimming Pool begin this week until further notice
Kaua‘i News
University of Hawaiʻi eclipse research finds turbulent times in sun’s corona
The study reveals the origin and evolution of turbulence in the corona, a process long linked to coronal heating and the acceleration of the solar wind.
UPDATE: High surf advisory remains in place for east-facing shores of Kauaʻi
Strong trade winds continue to cause rough ocean conditions and advisory level surf of 8 to 12 feet, with strong breaking waves and strong currents making swimming and other ocean activities along eastern shorelines dangerous.
Failed development on Kauaʻi’s south shore leads to bankruptcy auction of 25-acre property
The planned $227 million resort called The Ohia, with an 84-room boutique hotel, a spa and 115 residential units, never broke ground.
Application period to fill two Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission seats extended
The new deadline is March 13. Applications were originally due Feb. 13 for the two seats, which each is for 4-year terms from July 1 through June 30, 2030.
Community input sought on additional protection of Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve on Kauaʻi
Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve is the only wilderness preserve in the islands and home to the headwaters of the Kawaikōī, Waikoali and Mōhihi streams; it is instrumental in safeguarding the Garden Isle’s water resources and native species, as well as providing for cultural practices.
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Hawaii News
University of Hawaiʻi eclipse research finds turbulent times in sun’s corona
The study reveals the origin and evolution of turbulence in the corona, a process long linked to coronal heating and the acceleration of the solar wind.
Application period to fill two Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission seats extended
The new deadline is March 13. Applications were originally due Feb. 13 for the two seats, which each is for 4-year terms from July 1 through June 30, 2030.
Hawaiʻi’s new poet laureate uplifts the Pidgin language to inspire diverse, local voices
Lee Tonouchi, known as “Da Pidgin Guerrilla,” has advocated for Pidgin as a legitimate language for creative and academic expression through three decades as an educator, writer and speaker.
Loyola Marymount shines in windy finale at Kauaiʻs Ocean Course
Loyola Marymount University clinched both team and individual honors at the 49th John A. Burns Intercollegiate.
New study shows sea level rise worries most Hawai‘i residents
A new statewide survey released by the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization reported the first representative study to measure public beliefs, risk perceptions and policy preferences related to sea level rise across all four counties.
Big Island News
UPDATE: National Weather Service again extends high surf advisory for east-facing shores
Strong trade winds continue to cause rough ocean conditions and advisory level surf of 8 to 12 feet, with strong breaking waves and strong currents making swimming and other ocean activities along eastern shorelines of the Big Island dangerous.
Niu Festival: A ho‘opono event coming to downtown Hilo this weekend
Free, full-day communitywide cultural and educational gathering centered on the coconut — often referred to as the 'tree of life' — slated for Sunday (Feb. 22) at Palace Theater
Maui News
Maui Weather Forecast for February 18, 2026
A breezy to windy trade wind pattern will persist through at least Wednesday, then gradually wane through the rest of the week. Moisture embedded in the...
Who should get first crack at water licenses in Hawaiʻi? This bill wants it to be the counties
The proposal comes at a time when Maui County is hoping to one day take over the private system used to divert streams in East Maui.
Hale Kamaʻāina Mortgage Program offers new incentives to further lower costs for first-time homebuyers
Up to $3,000 more in funding is now available to each of the first 35 homebuyers in the Hale Kamaʻāina Mortgage Program, a state initiative aimed at offering first-time homebuyers below market rate mortgages.
Trilogy Excursions welcomes home Trilogy VI: A symbol of resilience and renewal for the Lahaina based boat company
The newly built Trilogy VI replaces the original catamaran of the same name — a cherished vessel lost in Lahaina Harbor during the catastrophic Lahaina wildfires in August 2023. Carrying forward the name was a deliberate choice, honoring the legacy of the past while looking confidently toward the future.


