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UPDATE: National Weather Service again extends high surf advisory for east-facing shores
Strong trade winds continue to cause rough ocean conditions and advisory level surf of 8 to 12 feet, with strong breaking waves and strong currents making swimming and other ocean activities along...Activities REMINDER: Final two Mauna Kea community workshops slated this week
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Deadline extended for applications to fill two Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission seats
The new deadline is March 13. Applications were originally due Feb. 13 for the two seats, which each is for 4-year terms from July 1 through June 30, 2030.
Hilo man facing charges after police connect him to 3 separate car break-in cases
A search warrant was executed on the suspect’s vehicle, where nearly $800 worth of stolen property and meth were recovered.
Hawaiʻi County to conduct evacuation drill for the Hulu Street emergency route on Saturday
Waikōloa Village residents are encouraged to contribute to a safety-enhancing traffic study and participate in the Hulu Street evacuation drill from 9 to 11 a.m this Saturday.
REMINDER: Final two Mauna Kea community workshops slated this week
Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority encourages broad community participation in these final sessions in Kaʻū and Kona to ensure the future stewardship of Mauna Kea reflects shared values, knowledge and responsibilities.
UPDATE: National Weather Service again extends high surf advisory for east-facing shores
Strong trade winds continue to cause rough ocean conditions and advisory level surf of 8 to 12 feet, with strong breaking waves and strong currents making swimming and other ocean activities along eastern shorelines of the Big Island dangerous.
Niu Festival: A ho‘opono event coming to downtown Hilo this weekend
Free, full-day communitywide cultural and educational gathering centered on the coconut — often referred to as the ‘tree of life’ — slated for Sunday (Feb. 22) at Palace Theater
Gov. Green releases funds to design acceleration lane between Keaʻau and Hilo
A northbound acceleration lane heading to Hilo from Keaʻau would alleviate traffic on Highway 11 in the vicinity of Māmaki Street, also known as the Panaʻewa stretch.
Public invited to several Coffee With a Cop events in West Hawai‘i
These popular events are intentionally informal — with no agenda — and conversation topics can range from sharing personal stories to discussing neighborhood issues.
Hawaiian Electric continues to monitor weather as high wind advisory remains
Electric utility also continues to urge residents in portions of the Big Island and Maui to prepare for potential public safety power shutoffs in the event wildfire weather conditions are met.
Shoreline advisory canceled less than week after wastewater spill at Pāpaʻikou treatment plant
The advisory was put in place Feb. 12 for the area between Lyman Bay (Mill Beach) and Waipahi Point following a malfunction of the disinfection system at Pāpa’ikou Wastewater Treatment Plant, which resulted in discharge of up to 98,300 gallons of fully treated, insufficiently disinfected wastewater.
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Niu Festival: A ho‘opono event coming to downtown Hilo this weekend
Free, full-day communitywide cultural and educational gathering centered on the coconut — often referred to as the ‘tree of life’ — slated for Sunday (Feb. 22) at Palace Theater
Public invited to several Coffee With a Cop events in West Hawai‘i
These popular events are intentionally informal — with no agenda — and conversation topics can range from sharing personal stories to discussing neighborhood issues.
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.
Iconic Mauna Kea Beach Hotel debuts $180M-plus resort transformation
Completed enhancements include renovated guestrooms and suites, 2 new pools, redesigned golf course and enhanced dining outlets at Big Island resort.
Hawaiʻi Department of Education ‘Alumni Spotlight’ features ‘Chief of War’ star, Kaua‘i native Kaina Makua
Advice for students from the man who plays King Kamehameha I in the Apple TV series: “You don’t need to go to college to be “somebody.” But how will you help your community? How do you contribute and bring value to the lives of others instead of just yourself? Don’t live for just yourself. You should be living for everybody. If everyone had that mindset, imagine the things we could do.”
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Maui Now
Deadline nears to apply for Fukunaga Scholarship — for Hawaiʻi students pursuing degrees in business or related fields
The Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 Fukunaga Scholarship through Feb. 23, 2026. In its 76th year, the Foundation continues its commitment to supporting Hawaiʻi students who plan to pursue degrees in business or related fields.
County updating Tow and Scrap vehicle disposal program
Effective immediately, the County of Maui’s free Tow and Scrap vehicle recycling program will no longer accept hybrid or electric vehicles, according to the County Department of Environmental Management Environmental Protection & Sustainability Divison.
Inaugural Pa‘ūpili – Lahaina 3rd Saturdays launches Feb. 21, 2026
The Maui Economic Recovery Committee (Maui ERC) – Healing Journey Team is honored to announce the launch of Pa‘ūpili 3rd Saturdays, a monthly community healing gathering taking place in Lahaina Town. The first event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at the Lahaina United Methodist Church, marking the beginning of an ongoing series dedicated to healing, connection, and resilience for Lahaina residents impacted by the 2023 Maui wildfires.
Maui and Hawaiʻi Island urged to prepare for potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs
With a wind advisory in effect through 6 p.m., Hawaiian Electric will continue to closely monitor weather conditions throughout the night. High wind gusts and low humidity may lead to increased risk for wildfires, particularly in West Maui and in the North and South Kohala areas of Hawaiʻi Island, and may require a Public Safety Power Shutoff within the next 12 to 24 hours.
Kaua‘i Now
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.
UPDATE: High surf advisory remains in place for east-facing shores of Kauaʻi
Strong trade winds continue to cause rough ocean conditions and advisory level surf of 8 to 12 feet, with strong breaking waves and strong currents making swimming and other ocean activities along eastern shorelines dangerous.
