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Hirono, colleagues demand Immigration and Customs Enforcement halt actions against children
Lawmakers say recent events demonstrate Trump Administration’s deliberate attempt to target unaccompanied minors.
Hawaiʻi’s public libraries offer free, 1-on-1 assistance with technology
Digital Navigators are available by appointment at all 50 public libraries throughout the state, offering free, personalized help with everyday technology needs to make it less stressful and more accessible.
Nightly closure at intersection of Nāwiliwili Road and Kukui Grove Street rescheduled
Originally slated for Feb. 8-13, the project was delayed because of severe weather; the closure is necessary for crews to do an underground survey of utility infrastructure for future sewer and water installation at the intersection.
Big Island girl who played Lilo in live action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ lands another starring role
Maia Kealoha of Kona will play Alma in ‘Nutmeg & Mistletoe’ to be released this coming holiday season, bringing Christmas joy back with the help of two bumbling North Pole elves undercover as humans.
Volcano Watch: Handling the pressure; what gases trapped inside crystals tell us
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists use tiny features within crystals in erupted lava to answer big questions about the underlying plumbing system at Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island.
University of Hawaiʻi scientists discover marine creatures bending laws of evolution
A group of colorful hexacorals known as “zoantharians” remain virtually identical throughout the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific oceans.
Andy Irons Foundation announces scholarship in honor of 3-time world champion surfer from Kaua‘i
Deadline to submit completed applications and supporting documents is April 30; students with a home address on Kaua‘i, are accepted to or attending post-secondary education and have a 3.0 grade-point average are encouraged to apply.
‘Scary situation off the coast of Kaua‘i’: Harbor pilot slips, falls into rough waters
The pilot was reported to be climbing a rope ladder from a pilot boat alongside the 3,090-passenger cruise ship Emerald Princess on Tuesday when he slipped and fell into the water on its port — or left — side, triggering a “man overboard” emergency.
Get funding for backyard gardens, aviaries, more through Micro-Grant Food Security Grant Program
Papakōlea Community Development Corporation is awarding $5,000 micro-grants for individuals and $10,000 grants to organizations.
U.S. Navy encourages Kaua‘i’s student scientists and engineers of tomorrow
Several Kaua‘i students were awarded the Naval Science Award on Feb. 7 during the 30th annual Kaua‘i Regional Science and Engineering Fair; the award honors the accomplishments of students who create and present quality projects for regional and state science and engineering fairs as well as the International Science and Engineering Fair.
Hirono, colleagues introduce measure aimed at rebuilding public schools nationwide
The Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026 is a bicameral bill targeting $130 billion in new federal infrastructure funding.
UPDATE: East-facing shores of Kaua‘i to remain under high surf advisory until Thursday morning
Strong trade winds continue to produce high surf along eastern shorelines, with large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet still expected until 6 a.m. on Thursday.
Kauaʻi Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant program continues through this year
The Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant program is intended for small businesses that might face more upfront financial hurdles when retrofitting.
Service beyond uniform: Pacific Missile Range Facility conducts quarterly Adopt a Highway cleanup
“Through teamwork and shared purpose, we strengthen our [Pacific Missile Range Facility] ‘ohana, reinforce Navy core values and leave our environment better for those who come after us,” wrote the facility in a Feb. 9 Facebook post.
Uncle Ben Kaili of Hilo celebrated for life of bringing Hawaiian music, joy to Big Island and beyond
Big Island musicians and Hawaiian music lovers mourn the loss of Ben Kaili, a legenday slack key guitarist from Hilo.
The Food Basket, Hawai‘i Island’s food bank, to receive $2M in federal funds
The earmarked funds will be used by the nonprofit — which also administers the statewide DA BUX Double Up Food Bucks program — to build a new steel farmers market pavilion for local farmers, food vendors and small businesses on the Big Island to sell produce.
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.
