Hawaii News Hawaiʻi’s new poet laureate uplifts the Pidgin language to inspire diverse…
Kauai News Lydgate Beach Park campground to close for scheduled maintenance
Plan ahead now: Road closure scheduled for Pe‘e Road at intersection of Po‘ipū Road
The closure is scheduled from Feb. 23 to March 16, weather permitting; it is necessary to accommodate ongoing construction of a roundabout at the intersection. February 16, 2026 · 05:00am
UPDATE: East, southeast shores to remain under high surf advisory through Tuesday
Large breaking waves of 7 to 12 continue to be forecast as strong trade winds persist.Hawaii News Loyola Marymount shines in windy finale at Kauaiʻs Ocean Course
Kauai News County postpones remaining rubbish pick up in Anahola, Moloaʻa to Tuesday
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Kaua‘i News
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.
Lydgate Beach Park campground to close for scheduled maintenance
The Lydgate Campground area includes the Bynum Bridge (formerly known as the Kamalani Kai Bridge), Group Camping Pavilion, and the fishing access area.
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.
County postpones remaining rubbish pick up in Anahola, Moloaʻa to Tuesday
Rubbish pickup in Anahola and Moloaʻa has been postponed due to staffing shortages; service will resume on Tuesday.
UPDATE: East, southeast shores to remain under high surf advisory through Wednesday
Large breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet are forecast to continue as strong trade winds persist through Wednesday.
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.
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Hawaii News
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.
UPDATE: Episode 42 of ongoing summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano on Big Island ends after nearly 10 hours
An estimated 15 million cubic yards of lava erupted and covered about 50% of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater floor.
Measure strengthening Hawaiʻi electric grid reliability, safety, affordability moves forward
Hawaiʻi Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs passes second reading of Senate Bill 3326, referring it to Senate Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration; would establish policy to restructure electric industry by separating generation from transmission and distribution.
Big Island News
‘Da Pidgin Guerilla’ is Hawaiʻi’s new poet laureate
Lee Tonouchi hopes to inspire diverse, local voices and uplift Pidgin as a legitimate language for creative and academic expression as poet laureate for the next three years.
Year of the Horse: Saam Fu brings cultural celebrations to Hilo
The cultural performance group will host a series of public shows, including lion dances, throughout the community as part of Chinese New Year festivities.
Maui News
Maui Weather Forecast for February 17, 2026
Breezy to locally windy trade wind pattern persists through the week. Moisture embedded in the trades will periodically deliver clouds and showers to windward...
Businesses invited to apply for 2026 Maui Marathon Health & Fitness Expo
The Maui Marathon will take place Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Kāʻanapali. Race weekend begins with the official Health & Fitness Expo and runner packet pickup on Friday and Saturday, April 24–25, at the The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Valley Isle Ballroom.
Hawaiian Electric continues to monitor Public Safety Power Shutoff areas in parts of Maui and Hawaiʻi Island
Hawaiian Electric teams continue to monitor weather conditions that may call for a Public Safety Power Shutoff in parts of Maui and Hawai‘i Island this week.
UHERO survey: Sea level rise worries most Hawaiʻi residents
Most Hawaiʻi residents believe sea level rise is already affecting the state, expect major impacts within their lifetimes, and support significant changes to how and where development occurs. At the same time, many remain uncertain about how large-scale adaptation should be financed.
