Kauai News Residential trash pickup delayed in portions of Kōloa and Po‘ipū
Kauai News Two raised crosswalks are set to be installed on Rice Street on Monday night
Send in the Dogs: How man’s best friend is helping save Kauaʻi’s coconut palms
Conservation Dogs of Hawaiʻi demonstrated how specially trained canines are becoming indispensable allies in the fight against the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle. February 19, 2026 · 08:35am
Nightly full closure of Kūhiō Highway now set to begin Feb. 23
Postponed from Monday, Feb. 16, the full closure will take place on Hanalei Hill from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Feb. 23 through Feb. 27.Community Hole new level of fun — and competition — coming to mini but mighty stage this…
Kauai News Temporary changes at Līhue Airport for passenger pickup and walkway use
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County postpones remaining rubbish pick up in Anahola, Moloaʻa to Tuesday
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Kaua‘i News
Residential trash pickup delayed in portions of Kōloa and Po‘ipū
Trash pickup is delayed due to staff shortages, but is still expected today.
Two raised crosswalks are set to be installed on Rice Street on Monday night
Alternating traffic will be routed through the open lane from 8:30 p.m. Feb. 23 to 5 a.m. Feb. 24 for the crosswalk installation as part of the Rice Street Improvement project.
Send in the Dogs: How man’s best friend is helping save Kauaʻi’s coconut palms
Conservation Dogs of Hawaiʻi demonstrated how specially trained canines are becoming indispensable allies in the fight against the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle.
Hole new level of fun — and competition — coming to mini but mighty stage this spring on Kaua‘i
United States ProMiniGolf Association for the first time will host its annual U.S. Open in Hawai‘i, with the 28th contest hitting the greens at Kaua‘i Mini Golf & Botanical Gardens in Anaina Hou Community Park in Kīlauea, and you can even be part of the historic fun.
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Hawaii News
Social Security services in Hawaiʻi at risk with staffing down to 66 workers in field offices
Hawaiʻi now has a 1 to 4,772 ratio of Social Security Administration field office employees to beneficiaries, one of the most challenging workloads in the nation.
Students seeking degree in business, related fields can apply for 2026 Fukunaga Scholarship
Students who are selected each receive $20,000 throughout 4 years — or a pro-rated amount for fewer years — that can be applied to tuition, books, housing and other educational expenses; deadline to apply online is Feb. 23.
State seeks applicants for vacancy on Campaign Spending Commission
Those interested in serving in the vacant commission seat should submit an application along with a résumé and three letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant’s character and integrity no later than March 13.
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.
Big Island News
Farm-to-Table Wok Cook-Off to promote agriculture as career path for Big Island youth
Mark your calendar now and don't miss Kohala Intergenerational Center's free community event March 14, celebrating 20 years as a hub for education and connection, that will also include a farmers market and agricultural service booths.
Update: High bacteria count at Spencer Beach Park canceled
Water sample testing results show that the enterococci levels no longer exceed the threshold level.
Maui News
Maui Open Studios kicks off free, self-guided art experience
More than 75 artists across the island are opening their working studios during this event – from garages and lanais to tucked-away creative spaces – for this free, self-guided experience.
AARP Hawaiʻi appoints Grant Chun as its new volunteer state president
AARP Hawaiʻi welcomes Maui resident Grant Chun, a retired attorney and housing executive, as its new state president. The state president, a volunteer position, works closely with the state director, staff and volunteers to lead AARP’s work in Hawaiʻi.
MEO Head Start preschool accepting applications for 2026-27 school year
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Head Start preschool program will be accepting applications beginning February 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year.
Christy Chung is MEO’s new Chief Operating Officer
Christy Chung has joined Maui Economic Opportunity as Chief Operating Officer. Her job is to manage, coordinate and support MEO's day-to-day operations and more than 30 programs in the agency’s five departments and offices in Hāna and on Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi. She also is overseeing facilities and ensuring contract compliance.
