Community Community members invited to upcoming Wildfire Protection Plan workshops
Community Get ready for Spring Fun programs, including Sports Camp, Pop Up and Play, Spring…
Namahana School taps Kīlauea-based firm to lead campus construction
Noho Workshop selection to oversee campus buildout — plus partnership with locally and internationally respected planner Gordon Karau as facilities project manager — reaffirms school’s commitment to be “from and for the community.” February 25, 2026 · 05:00am
UPDATE: High surf advisory extended for Kauaʻi, canceled for Niʻihau
The advisory remains in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday, with forecasters with the National Weather Service office in Honolulu reporting surf heights will remain at advisory levels through this evening.Community County announces community meetings in March and April to discuss water rates
Kaua‘i News High bacteria levels detected in waters at beach park on Kaua‘i
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UPDATE: High surf advisory extended for Kauaʻi, canceled for Niʻihau
The advisory remains in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday, with forecasters with the National Weather Service office in Honolulu reporting surf heights will remain at advisory levels through this evening.
Community members invited to upcoming Wildfire Protection Plan workshops
These community meetings are an important opportunity for residents, landowners and stakeholders to help prioritize wildfire safety actions, identify mitigation projects and strengthen coordination between the community and partner agencies.
State Senate confirms new circuit court judge for Kaua‘i
The judge is a graduate of Kapa‘a High School.
County announces community meetings in March and April to discuss water rates
These sessions will highlight findings from the county’s recently completed comprehensive water systems evaluation and water rate study.
High bacteria levels detected in waters at beach park on Kaua‘i
The state Department of Health has collected another sample and is retesting the site.
Celebrate Mālama Kaua‘i’s 20th birthday by participating in upcoming Mutual Aid Fair
Instead of hosting a gala or formal dinner to commemorate the milestone, the organization invites and encourages individuals, families, organizations, farmers, businesses, healers, educators and everyday changemakers to be part of what executive director Megan Fox calls ‘a living expression of lōkahi.’
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Hawaii News
State Senate confirms new circuit court judge for Kaua‘i
The judge is a graduate of Kapa‘a High School.
New state program lowers costs for first-time homebuyers
Hawaiʻi’s Hale Kamaʻāina program is desigined to break down barriers for aspiring homeowners by offering a chance at 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with interest rates as low as 5.4%.
Up to 10-year extensions of Mauna Kea leases would be allowed by proposed House bill
The master lease of lands atop the Big Island mountain is set to expire Dec. 31, 2033.
Coral heat tolerance studies inform new restoration project in American Samoa
A new $4.6 million coral reef restoration project leverages research into the environmental, genetic drivers of heat-tolerant corals.
Big Island News
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for February 26, 2026
A gradually fading north-northeast (010-030 deg) swell will maintain elevated surf above High Surf Advisory levels for east facing shores of most islands...
UPDATE: High surf advisory extends overnight for east-facing shores of Big Island
The advisory remains in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday, with forecasters with the National Weather Service office in Honolulu reporting surf heights will remain at advisory levels through this evening.
Overnight road closure set for portion of Māmalahoa Highway in Keauhou
Hawaiian Electric is replacing utility poles on Māmalahoa Highway near Nohealani Street in Keauhou from 10 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday.
State Transportation Department director headlines March Waimea Town Meeting
Main focus of Waimea Community Association monthly meeting will be transportation issues affecting Waimea and South Kohala; Hawaiʻi County Department of Public Works Deputy Director Neil Azevedo also will joint conversation.
Maui News
Kīhei 4th Friday Town Party , Feb.27
The upcoming Kīhei 4th Friday Town Party takes place on Feb. 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Azeka Shopping Center Mauka.
Deadline for 2026 AARP Community Challenge Grants is March 4
There’s less than a week left to apply for money to make your community a better place to live. The deadline to complete an application for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge Grant is Wednesday, March 4 at noon Hawaiʻi time.
Maui Open Studios announces grand finale, self-guided art experience in South Maui
Maui Open Studios concludes its three week self-guided art experience with a grand finale weekend in South Maui, Feb. 28 through March 1, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
‘Human Skills in an AI World’ the topic of Maui Tech ʻOhana talk with Dough Nelson, March 11
The Maui Economic Development Board presents a new Tech ʻOhana talk on March 11, featuring Doug Nelson, Founder and CEO of Kinection and Partner with The Prompt. He will explore some of the human skills that matter most for effective collaboration, even as artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly important part of work environments.
