Education Student delegates take helm at state Capitol during Secondary Student Conference
East Hawaii News UPDATE: Banyan Drive in area of Banyan Way, Reed’s Bay parking lot open again
19 Hawai‘i Island police officers disciplined in 2025, latest legislative report shows
Three Hawaiʻi Island police officers were discharged in 2025, with two of the the cases being forwarded to the Hawai‘i County Prosecuting Attorney. February 06, 2026 · 05:00am
Alaska Airlines flight diverted back to Anchorage, Alaska, while on its way to Big Island
Alaska Flight 255 left at just before 3 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 5) from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and was back in Alaska within just about 5.5 hours after pilots declared emergency and...Community Applications now being accepted for 2026-27 AlohaCare Foundation scholarships
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Student delegates take helm at state Capitol during Secondary Student Conference
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.
UPDATE: Banyan Drive in area of Banyan Way, Reed’s Bay parking lot open again
Police previously advised the public late Thursday night (Feb. 5) to stay out of that area in Hilo because of what they called a “structurally compromised” banyan tree; social media posts showed the tree to be on fire.
Applications now being accepted for 2026-27 AlohaCare Foundation scholarships
AlohaCare members — or their family members — are eligible to apply; the application period is open through March 16.
Alaska Airlines flight diverted back to Anchorage, Alaska, while on its way to Big Island
Alaska Flight 255 left at just before 3 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 5) from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and was back in Alaska within just about 5.5 hours after pilots declared emergency and decided to turn around because of a reported maintenance issue.
19 Hawai‘i Island police officers disciplined in 2025, latest legislative report shows
Three Hawaiʻi Island police officers were discharged in 2025, with two of the the cases being forwarded to the Hawai‘i County Prosecuting Attorney.
West Hawai‘i Region of Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation to celebrate opening of new infusion center on Big Island
The expanded center will double the hospital’s treatment capacity from 6 to 12 chairs and significantly enhance patient privacy, safety and comfort, with additional features such as privacy barriers, negative-pressure isolation room for higher‑risk patients, dedicated waiting area for families and more.
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.
Hawaiian Electric crews perform inspections on infrastructure ahead of severe weather this weekend
Customers are advised to stay updated on weather conditions and ensure emergency plans are in place, as crews prioritize power restoration for critical facilities and areas with the highest impact.
Police ask public’s assistance in finding missing 17-year-old in Hilo
Hawaiʻi police are urgently requesting the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Laclyn Urbano-Pepee.
Civil rights probe into death of Minneapolis resident Renee Good urged by Hirono, colleagues
Good was was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officer last month in Minneapolis, Minn.; letter emphasizes that the Justice Department’s decision not to investigate represents a broader trend.
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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.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 6-12: Show some HEART for Hilo youth theatre; plus, Super Bowl parties and more
We’re taking a different approach this week, highlighting what you might call a “featured item” or “must go”; Hilo Education Arts Repertory Theatre — or HEART — is hosting its 5th Anniversary Benefit Concert and Fundraiser at the beginning of next week, and now more than ever, the youth theatre program needs your help. Find this and more in this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island.
Mark your calendar now for Niu Festival: A Ho‘opono Event in Hilo
Free communitywide cultural and educational gathering planned for Feb. 22 in downtown Hilo.
How the mighty Civilian Conservation Corps helped build Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Dive deeper into the park’s history and learn about the young local men who worked in the Great Depression-era federal jobs program to create much of the Big Island national park’s infrastructure and the legacy they left behind with a new online StoryMap sharing their contributions.
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Tokuda joins US House members in call to exempt overseas healthcare workers from a new $100,000 visa fee
US Reps. Jill Tokuda of Hawaiʻi and Don Bacon of Nebraska are leading a bipartisan group of 33 lawmakers in a call for Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to exempt healthcare professionals recruited from outside the United States from a new $100,000 H-1B visa fee. In a letter sent to Noem, the lawmakers warned […]
Inspiring Hui Waiwai 2026 shows that innovation yields results in housing affordability
Since Hawaiʻi Community Lending was founded in 2002, the nonprofit mortgage lender has originated 6,559 grants and loans, with more than $203.7 million disbursed, resulting in more than 6,500 ‘ohana in homes
Haleakalā National Park announces temporary closures of the Summit District Visitor Centers
Beginning at noon on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, Haleakalā National Park will temporarily close the Headquarters Visitor Center located 1 mile past the entrance station. Closure of the Haleakalā Visitor Center (summit location) will begin on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. The closures are part of a planned interior remodel. Access to both the headquarters and summit restrooms remain open. The Kīpahulu district visitor center remains open.
Hawaiian Electric prepares for severe weather during Super Bowl, Winter Olympics weekend
With forecasts predicting severe weather, including thunderstorms and strong winds this weekend, Hawaiian Electric officials said Thursday they are closely monitoring conditions and preparing crews to respond to potential power outages. The company will schedule additional crews to repair damage to the electric system, clear fallen trees or vegetation and restore power. “We urge our […]
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High surf warning issued for north, west-facing shores of Niʻihau, Kauaʻi
Waves are set to reach heights of 25 feet tonight, posing significant dangers for beachgoers and marine activities.
UPDATE: Emergency lane closures scheduled until 4 p.m. today near Kapaʻa Elementary School
Traffic disruptions are expected tomorrow, February 6, near Kapaʻa Elementary School as Kawaihau Road undergoes temporary closures for utility pole replacement by Hawaiian Telcom.
Kauai Weather Forecast for February 06, 2026
A cold front will approach from the northwest today, move into Kauai late this afternoon, then through Oahu and into Maui County tonight. The front will...
