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Bank of Hawai‘i transforms KTA Pū‘āinakō location into its third Branch of Tomorrow

The newly reopened branch in Hilo — which has been inside the KTA Super Stores location at Pū‘āinakō for 30 years — demonstrates the bank’s continued commitment to Hawai‘i Island.

19 motorists arrested for DUI week of Feb. 9-15 on Big Island roadways

Police have made 95 DUI arrests so far this year, a decrease of 22.76c5 from the 123 DUI arrests made by the same time last year.

UPDATE: High surf advisory extended through the evening for east shorelines

The National Weather service have extended the island’s high surf advisory until 6 p.m., with waves of 7 to 10 feet still expected.

Mark your calendar now: Hawaiʻi County to host 2 free household hazardous waste collection events

The collection events March 7 in Waimea and March 8 in Pāhoa will allow households a chance to conveniently dispose of acceptable hazardous waste in a manner that protects public health and the environment.

Hilo hospital pauses cardiac rehabilitation program to accommodate overflow patients

Hilo Benioff Medical Center is consistently over capacity, which will not be alleviated until the hospital’s 66,000-square-foot expansion is complete.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 27-March 5: International Night, Black Uhuru, Andy Bumatai and Augie T and more

This weekend is so packed with events and activities — all on Friday and Saturday — there wasn’t room in the top 10 for anything else! Check them out now; we’re sure you’ll have a great time at whichever events and activities you attend.

New mulch loading fees announced for commercial customers of Kealakehe, East Hawaiʻi facilities

Fee at Kealakehe Recycling and Transfer Station will be $5 per cubic yard; fee at East Hawaiʻi Organics Facility will be $20 per cubic yard as of March 1.

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.

Hawai‘i Island police officer pleads no contest in evidence tampering case

On Wednesday, Blane Kenolio, a six-year member of the police department, entered his no contest plea before Judge Henry Nakamoto.
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 27-March 5: International Night, Black Uhuru, Andy Bumatai and Augie T and more

This weekend is so packed with events and activities — all on Friday and Saturday — there wasn’t room in the top 10 for anything else! Check them out now; we’re sure you’ll have a great time at whichever events and activities you attend.

University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo grad student bridges divide between ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and Japan

Recently released new mele Hawaiʻi featuring duet between award-winning Hawaiʻi musician and University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Hawaiian language graduate student Nicholas Kealiʻi Lum and Japan-born musician and trained ʻōlapa hula Tom Noʻeau offers compelling example of how Hawaiian language is taking root far beyond the islands.

Nā Hōkū Hoe: The Paddling Stars Talent Show

Big Island community invited and encouraged to attend a special one-of-a-kind evening showcasing incredible talents of ʻOhana Waʻa Laulima canoe club members and supporters to benefit the nonprofit that provides opportunities for people with special needs and the programs that uplift them.

ʻImiloa in Hilo celebrates 20 years of creating space for curiosity, learning, dialogue

A birthday bash from 2 to 6 p.m. today will feature hands-on activities, anniversary treats, giveaways and full access to exhibits and the planetarium all for free; the celebration also kicks off a year of monthly anniversary programming throughout 2026.

Kaua‘i to host hole new level of fun on mini golf stage; ready to tee up for the challenge?

United States ProMiniGolf Association for the first time is bringing its annual U.S. Open to Hawai‘i, with the 28th contest hitting the greens at Kaua‘i Mini Golf & Botanical Gardens in Anaina Hou Community Park in Kīlauea; you can even be part of the historic fun by heading to the Garden Isle to participate in the U.S. Open of Mini Golf Pro/Am Tournament.

Hawai‘i Business Chevron Forward

Bank of Hawai‘i transforms KTA Pū‘āinakō location into its third Branch of Tomorrow
Business Monday: Kona swimwear designer to represent Hawaiʻi at New York Fashion Week
Trump tariffs struck down by US Supreme Court, ruling them as unconstitutional
Insights: Is Hawaiʻi being left behind?

Big Island Polls Chevron Forward

Big Island Now poll results: County garage is answer to downtown Kona’s parking woes
Big Island Now poll: What is solution to parking woes on Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona?
Reminder: Permanent restrictions remain on the transport of ʻŌhiʻa
Poll results: Big Island Now readers pick clear winner for top 2024 story. Do you know what it is?

Hawai'i Volcano Blog Chevron Forward

Team Rubicon helps homeowners clean hazardous debris from Kīlauea eruption
Volcano Watch: A sight to see; maintaining Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s webcams during a historic eruption
UPDATE: Lava fountains reach up to 1,300 feet tall before end of Episode 42 in ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption ends
Volcano Watch: Handling the pressure; what gases trapped inside crystals tell us

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Hawaiʻi County acquires property in North Kona to preserve public shoreline access
Young Brothers adjusts sailing schedule as needed because of expected severe ocean conditions
Nā Hōkū Hoe: The Paddling Stars Talent Show
Snorkel Bob’s expands to Queens’ Marketplace in Waikōloa

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Gardenland Hawaii to celebrate grand opening of renovated Kahului showroom

Gardenland Hawaii will celebrate the grand opening of its newly renovated Kahului showroom on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 415 Dairy Road, Suite A.

Electrical Workers and Plumbers and Fitters back Sugimura for Mayor

Yuki Lei Sugimura, Maui County Council Vice-Chair and candidate for Mayor, announced that she has secured the endorsement of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1260, and the Plumbers and Fitters UA Local 675.

Iron Workers Union Hawaiʻi and HGEA endorse Bissen’s mayoral re-election bid

The Bissen 2026 Campaign announced that the Ironworkers Stabilization Fund and Iron Workers Union Local 625 have formally endorsed the re-election of Mayor Richard Bissen. The Hawaiʻi Government Employees Association, the largest public-sector union in Hawai‘i, also announced its endorsement of Mayor Richard Bissen in his 2026 re-election campaign.

Hirono to hold Spotlight Forum on importance of funding for minority students

US Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii hosts a spotlight forum today, highlighting the importance of funding for minority students.  

Maui Weather Forecast for February 26, 2026

High pressure north of the state will maintain moderate trade winds today, with the trades easing Friday and Saturday as a front approaches from the west...

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Family seeks support for Kauaʻi teenager recovering from severe injures in 3-vehicle wreck

Kauaʻi teenager Haylee Silva has a long recovery ahead, after undergoing multiple emergency surgeries for trauma to her liver, fractures in her arm and face, and a broken jaw.

Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i honors outstanding team members as Employee and Manager of the Year

Front office agent Tina Marie Galicinao and food and beverage manager Angeelee Rolland were honored for their outstanding service, leadership and embodiment of the aloha spirit that made a lasting impression on guests and colleagues.

Olympic Gold medalist leads ‘Mothers Daughters One Day Retreat’ at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

Carissa Moore, surfing’s first Olympic Gold medalist and five-time world champion surfer, hosted the retreat focused on connection, confidence and cultivating a spirit of aloha across generations.

Survey launched to shape 2026 Ka Pewa Youth Summit in April on Kauaʻi

Voices of students collected from throughout Kauaʻi County who complete the Ka Pewa Youth Pulse Survey will directly inform summit programming, panels and breakout sessions.

UPDATE: Surf along east shorelines of Kauaʻi forecast to remain at advisory levels through today

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu extended the high surf advisory in place for those shores of the island until 6 p.m. today (Feb. 26) as waves of 7 to 10 feet are still expected.