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CommunityZonta Club of Hilo to honor Cabatu, Kobayashi-Kuali‘i with Rose Award
CommunityHawaiʻi County offers free community emergency response team disaster training
Hawai‘i Island’s leading astronomy education program reaches 3,000 students this year
Journey Through the Universe hosted its 22nd year with 46 volunteer educators visiting classrooms, participating in career panels and hosting community events all about astronomy.February 10, 2026 · 5:00 AM HST
East Hawaii NewsHigh surf advisory now in effect for eastern shorelines of Big Island
CommunityBlood Bank of Hawai‘i returns to Kona at new location
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February 10, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Zonta Club of Hilo to honor Cabatu, Kobayashi-Kuali‘i with Rose Award
“The Rose Award recognizes women in our community who have made a significant impact on the lives of others through their employment, volunteer activities and associations.” said Zonta Club of Hilo President Laurie Higashi.
February 10, 2026 · 7:00 AM
Hawaiʻi County offers free community emergency response team disaster training
This comprehensive course — with online and in-person sessions — covers vital components of emergency preparedness and response, including triage and first aid, search and rescue and fire suppression and safety.
February 10, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Hawai‘i Island’s leading astronomy education program reaches 3,000 students this year
Journey Through the Universe hosted its 22nd year with 46 volunteer educators visiting classrooms, participating in career panels and hosting community events all about astronomy.
February 10, 2026 · 4:07 AM
High surf advisory now in effect for eastern shorelines of Big Island
Strong to near gale force easterly trade winds will produce continued high surf along those shorelines before falling to below advisory thresholds by Wednesday morning (Feb. 11).
February 10, 2026 · 3:00 AM
‘Where Talent Meets Opportunity’: Hawai’i County and partners to host hiring event
Big Island residents are invited Feb. 21 to Prince Kūhiō Plaza in Hilo for the chance to connect with top employers, grow their professional network, access education and training resources and more.
February 10, 2026 · 2:00 AM
Public safety power shutoff watch initiated for South Kohala on Big Island
Hawaiian Electric could proactively shut off power in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk if weather conditions intensify during the next 24 hours.
February 10, 2026 · 1:00 AM
Blood Bank of Hawai‘i returns to Kona at new location
The blood bank welcomes donors at Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa in Keauhou for first Kona blood drive of 2026.
February 9, 2026 · 3:35 PM
Crews assessing size, cause of brush fire at Pōhakuloa Training Area
No structures, wildlife or cultural sites are present in the affected training area.
February 9, 2026 · 3:16 PM
UPDATE: High wind warning canceled for much of Big Island, replaced with high wind advisory
East winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph, are still expected in the Kohala, interior, southern, southeastern and northern portions of the island.
February 9, 2026 · 3:11 PM
Hawai‘i Island police seeks public help finding missing woman
The 45-year-old was last seen in Hilo on Feb. 6.
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February 8, 2026 · 4:16 PM
Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo residents give slight edge to Seattle in Super Bowl LX
It was a tortoise and koi fish at the Hilo zoo that predicted the Seahawks championship, and with just a little more than a quarter left to play in the Big Game, we will soon know if they were correct.
February 8, 2026 · 10:39 AM
Super Guide for where to watch today’s Big Game
Looking for a place to grab a seat, some food and maybe a drink or two during Super Bowl LX this afternoon? We’ve got you covered with this extensive list of venues simply showing the game and others hosting watch parties.
February 7, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Hawaiʻi public libraries challenge state’s keiki to ‘Read for the Gold’ in February
Readers in grades kindergarten through 12 participating in the winter reading challenge that runs through Feb. 22 can win prizes from U.S. Olympic figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi.
February 7, 2026 · 3:00 AM
Put a little love in the mailbox this Valentine’s Day
While text messages disappear, a Valentine’s card endures; a handwritten message also carries thought — and heart — spanning miles.
February 6, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Annual Nā Leo Hiehie o ke Koʻolau Hawaiian language speech competition ignites keiki voices
Number of students in kindergarten through high school participating topped 100 this year during first event of Hawaiian language speech competition, at Windward Community College on Oʻahu had 120 student participants from kindergarten through high school sharing memorized passages and original speeches delivered entirely in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi during the event at Hale ʻĀkoakoa (Campus Center), and hundreds of more are registered to participate in upcoming competitions on other islands, including Kauaʻi.
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Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Volcano Watch: New ‘Is Tephra Falling?’ citizen science tool launched in Hawaiʻi
February 6, 2026 · 1:00 AM HST
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces February flight operations
February 4, 2026 · 6:30 AM HST
How the mighty Civilian Conservation Corps helped build Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
February 1, 2026 · 5:00 AM HST
Ocean Blog
UPDATE: High bacteria count advisory canceled at Kolekole Gulch in East Hawai‘i
January 14, 2026 · 3:55 AM HST
Maximum penalties lobbied against fisherman seen illegally longline fishing in waters off Kona Coast
January 11, 2026 · 4:00 AM HST
2026 proclaimed ‘Year of Our Coastal Kuleana’
January 10, 2026 · 9:00 AM HST
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January 3, 2026 · 1:00 PM HST
Maui Now
Schatz proposes 4.1% pay raise for federal workers
US Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaiʻi introduced legislation Tuesday that would give federal workers a 4.1% pay raise in 2027, a move that federal employee unions say is needed to keep government jobs competitive.
Swingposium brings immersive WWII-era experience to Maui, Feb. 15
San Jose Taiko’s highly acclaimed Swingposium is coming to Maui, offering audiences a powerful, immersive performance that illuminates the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.
4 West Maui schools closed today
King Kamehameha III Elementary, Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary, Lahaina Intermediate and Lahainaluna High School will be closed today, Tuesday, Feb. 10, due to weather conditions and extended power outages impacting the available water supply at the campuses. The schools are notifying staff and students’ families directly.
Maui Business Tuesdays Salon will spotlight local Maui artists, March 3
Akakū Maui Community Media will host itʻs March Maui Business Tuesdays event with the theme “Maui Local Artists.” The salon will be held Tuesday March 3, 2026 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Akakū Center in Suite 204 & hybrid via Zoom webinar.
Maui Weather Forecast for February 10, 2026
High pressure north and northeast of the islands will continue to deliver windward and mauka showers on breezy to windy trades through early next week
Kaua‘i Now
It’s Girl Scout cookie time in Hawaiʻi!
Scouts will launch cookie booths Feb. 20 statewide for the world’s largest girl-led entrepreneurial program, which this year includes a new flavor to satisfy customer cravings.
Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i invites couples to indulge in a Valentine’s Day escape
The resort’s Anara Spa introduced a limited-time, seasonally inspired treatment designed to celebrate the season of romance through self-care in addition to offering several other indulgent couples services.
US Rep. Jill Tokuda meets with Kauaʻi residents to address local, national concerns
Kaua’i residents attending the town hall asked about many issues, including Immigration & Customs Enforcement operations, rising costs for farmers and the possible federalization of elections.
East-facing shores of Kaua‘i now under high surf advisory
Strong to near gale force easterly trade winds will produce continued high surf along those shorelines before falling to below advisory thresholds by Wednesday morning (Feb. 11).
Kauai Weather Forecast for February 10, 2026
High pressure north and northeast of the islands will continue to deliver windward and mauka showers on breezy to windy trades through early next week
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