Hawaii County Weather Forecast for February 09, 2026

Hilo Tonight: Showers and isolated thunderstorms. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Lows 56 to 66 near the shore to 49 to 55 at 4000 feet. North winds up to 15 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight. Gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent …

Bills seek to rein in free-roaming cat population in Hawaii

Should all cats five months or older in Hawaii be sterilized? For some conservationists, the answer is a resounding yes because cats are an invasive species in Hawaii that pose threats to endangered bird species and other wildlife. For avowed cat-lovers, …

Heavy rain, thunderstorms and powerful winds knocks out power, damages homes in Hawaii

HONOLULU (NBC, KYMA) – Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and powerful winds knocked out power and damaged homes and trees in Hawaii. Crews are responding to several incidents triggered by the severe weather across the state, including one neighborhood where a …

Madison Chock was destined for Olympics, fueled by Hawaiian pride

Feb. 9, 2026, 5:42 a.m. ET Four-time Olympian Madison Chock has deep family roots in Hawai’i. Chock was inspired to start skating by fellow Californian and Asian-American athlete Michelle Kwan. She and her ice dance partner, Evan Bates, are three-time …

Hawaii Shuts Down Schools, Public Offices As Thousands Lose Power In Heavy Rain, Punishing Winds

County of Maui Hawaii is essentially shut down today as heavy rain and brutal winds hit the islands, causing thousands to lose power and raising concerns about dangerous flash flooding. Gov. Josh Green announced on Sunday that all public schools, state …

Honolulu ‘Hell-Hole’ Building Now Without Water

Despite the deteriorating condition of the building, embattled Honolulu developer Chad Waters is defending his record of managing 1136 Union Mall. The Honolulu Board of Water Supply shut off water to a derelict downtown office building on Thursday …

Shelters open across Hawaii as severe weather continues

HONOLULU (Island News) – Some shelters have been made available for residents across Hawaii as severe weather conditions continue throughout the island chain. On Oahu,the gymnasium at Bill Balfour Jr. Waipahu District Park will be open for participants of …

Man killed in solo ATV crash on Hawaii island

Hawaii island police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle ATV crash that occurred late Saturday night in Honokaa. The crash was reported at 11:35 p.m. Saturday on Mud Lane about a half mile west of Honokaa–Waipio Road, according to a news release. …

Downed trees, outages reported across Hawaii

Jesse’s Coffee Shop closes after 50 years of being ‘home away from home’ for Hawaii’s Filipino community

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The family members behind an iconic Filipino bakery are retiring and closing for good on Monday after more than 50 years of serving the community. Jesse and Remy Badua opened Jesse’s Coffee Shop and Restaurant in 1974, which …

Non-essential City and County of Honolulu offices, services to close Monday

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi issued Sunday an emergency proclamation and ordered the closure of all non-essential City and County of Honolulu offices and services through at least Monday. Hawaii News Now declared Sunday and …

Hawaii County closes facilities, opens shelters due to severe weather impacts

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii County officials are urging residents and visitors to avoid all non-essential travel due to severe weather impacts. As of 3 p.m. Sunday, shelters will be open in North Hilo, Hāmākua and Kohala districts (see list below). …

Downed trees, power outages from powerful winds reported across Hawaii

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – State, county and utility crews are responding to several incidents triggered by severe weather across the state. Just before 11 a.m., a fallen tree blocked multiple lanes of Vineyard Boulevard in both directions between Nuuanu …

Governor Green advises Hawaii precautions amid storm warnings

HONOLULU (Island News) – Governor Josh Green and state officials will update the public on severe weather conditions and urge precautions against heavy rain, flash flooding, and damaging winds. The briefing will feature updates from Gov. Green, Adjutant …

Gov. Green: Severe weather prompts state offices, UH campuses and Hawaii public schools to close Monday

1/3 Swipe or click to see more VIDEO COURTESY GOV. JOSH GREEN The livestream begins at 11:30 a.m. today. 2/3 Swipe or click to see more JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM Green and state emergency management and public safety officials …

Gov. Green: Severe weather prompts state offices, UH campuses and Hawaii public schools to close Monday

1/2 Swipe or click to see more VIDEO COURTESY GOV. JOSH GREEN The livestream has ended. Replay the video at the top. 2/2 Swipe or click to see more JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM Gov. Josh Green and state emergency management and …

Will the Supreme Court stop Hawaii’s stealth gun ban?

OPINION: In late January, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Wolford v. Lopez, a pivotal case that will help decide whether Hawaii and other anti-gun states can sidestep the Constitution with lawyerly tricks taking aim at concealed carry. At issue …

Gusty winds and showers pummel Hawaii, cutting power and downing trees

UPDATE: 6:25 p.m. Hawaiian Electric Co. officials said as of 4 p.m. today about 12,700 customers mostly on Oahu, were without power, while crews restored power to about 45,000 other customers in the previous 24 hour. HECO said more than 150 employees and …

Auburn tied an NCAA record after historic performance in Hawaii