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Special Olympics Hawai‘i announces team headed to 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

Athletes from throughout Hawai‘i will compete in basketball, bowling and track and field in June in Minneapolis.

New study: Avian malaria widespread throughout Hawaiʻi bird communities

The study led by a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researcher — published Feb. 10 in Nature Communications — found the scourge killing native Hawaiian birds was present at 63 of 64 sites tested statewide, including areas with very different bird communities.

Department of Water closing early later this week for parking lot construction

The department will close at 1 p.m. Friday (Feb. 13); during this time, no access will be allowed to the parking lot, located at at 4398 Pua Loke St., in Līhuʻe.

$1.6M from federal government set aside for digitization of Bishop Museum collections

Funding part of a total $147 million in earmarks secured by Democrat Hawai‘i U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz.

It’s Girl Scout cookie time in Hawaiʻi!

Scouts will launch cookie booths Feb. 20 statewide for the world’s largest girl-led entrepreneurial program, which this year includes a new flavor to satisfy customer cravings.

Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i invites couples to indulge in a Valentine’s Day escape

The resort’s Anara Spa introduced a limited-time, seasonally inspired treatment designed to celebrate the season of romance through self-care in addition to offering several other indulgent couples services.

UPDATE: Flood advisory upgraded to flash flood warning; allowed to expire early today

No road closures were reported. However, Hanalei River was rising, with potential for flooding along Kūhiō Highway near the Hanalei Bridge.

Agency on Elderly Affairs invites public to nominate kūpuna for Older Americans Month

Men and women 65 years old and older who made meaningful and lasting contributions to the Garden Island are eligible.

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.

Single lane closures scheduled next week for Ala Kinoiki Road in Kōloa

The closures, in the vicinity of Kaua‘i Christian Fellowship, are necessary for the public’s safety and to allow The Cutting-Edge Land Clearing Solutions to conduct tree trimming along the roadway.

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.

US Navy, Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges partnership marks milestone in their history

Cooperative agreement between Navy and Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges supports a multi-year project focused on expanding habitat for native seabirds and water birds as well as aviation safety at Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands, all in an effort to reduce bird-aircraft strike hazards and advance long-term conservation on the Garden Island.

Kaua‘i County partners with 5 island credit unions for automatic real property tax payments

Using this new option reduces the risk of missed deadlines and will help ensure payments are on time; the partnership also reflects the county’s continued commitment to modernizing services and improving customer convenience.

Another injured hiker rescued from Kalalau Trail

The 27-year-old man visiting from New York suffered an apparent ankle injury while hiking; he was later transported to a local hospital by American Medical Response personnel for treatment.

Secondary Student Conference participants step into shoes of state lawmakers for 3 days

More than 165 Hawai‘i public school students took part in the long-running civic leadership program, debating legislation, drafting testimony and meeting directly with state lawmakers about issues that affect their daily lives.

Night work continues for Kūhiō Highway (Hardy-Oxford) Waterline Project

This project — which will require alternating one-lane closures from Kali Road to Ahukini Road from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Friday — involves replacing aging water main infrastructure to meet current water system standards, including fire flow requirements.

Hawai‘i Senate Judiciary Committee passes bill that would create civil rights helpline

Committee members also moved forward Senate Bill 2203, which would prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing a mask or facial covering.

Volcano Watch: New ‘Is Tephra Falling?’ citizen science tool launched in Hawaiʻi

Like the “Did You Feel It?” earthquake reporting tool helps make maps of areas affected by shaking, the new tool helps scientists map areas affected by tephra fallout; observations will be used to assess the character and size of the eruption plumes from Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island, along with the dispersal pattern of tephra fall.
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