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Flood Watch extended through Monday afternoon

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch through Monday afternoon for Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, Oʻahu, Kauaʻi and Niʻihau.

TSA PreCheck available at Hawaiʻi airports; Global Entry lanes closed until further notice

TSA PreCheck remains available at Hawai‘i airports. The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has been advised by US Customs and Border Protection that the Global Entry lanes are closed until further notice.

Special Weather Statement for Kīpahulu, East Maui: strong thunderstorm through 7 p.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for Kīpahulu in East Maui until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. The system is brining wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa announces lineup for 3rd Annual Nashville Nights Songwriter Series in 2026

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa announces the return of its popular Nashville Nights songwriter series, unveiling a thoughtfully curated lineup of celebrated country artists and singer-songwriters who will bring the art of storytelling from Music City to Maui’s oceanfront stage for the third consecutive year.

New UH Mānoa microsites encourage international student applicants in their language

Prospective international students can now learn about the world-class education and unique opportunities at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in their own language.

Schatz secures $2M earmark for new Pu‘uhonua O Waiʻanae homeless village

US Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i secured $2 million in congressionally directed spending, also known as an earmark, in this year’s appropriations deal for construction of the new Puʻuhonua O Waiʻanae homeless village. The funding will be used to construct water, sewer and road infrastructure for the permanent supportive site that will house 250 homeless individuals and provide wraparound services. 

Lahainaluna Agricultural Learning Center and Treecovery forge new partnership

Recently, more than 30 students participated in planting 15 trees and transplanting over 100 saplings, which will be cared for by agricultural students until they are ready to be donated to homeowners engaged in rebuilding efforts. 

Maui 5K celebrates 15 years on March 1

Maui Ocean Center will present the 15th annual Maui 5K from 7 to 9 a.m. Sunday, March 1. Online registration, including new youth rates for ages 5 to 17, ends Feb. 26.

Closing pule marks completion of Lahaina wildfire debris transfer to permanent site

The County of Maui marked the completion of Lahaina wildfire debris transfer with a pule at the Permanent Disposal Site in Central Maui.

South Maui community town hall on budget priorities, Feb. 24

Council Member Tom Cook will host a South Maui community town hall on Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. at the Malcolm Center to gather input on the council’s budget priorities.

Update: 12:25 a.m., Feb. 22 — Flood Warning canceled for Maui

The Flash Flood Warning has been canceled for the island of Maui. Flood waters have receded. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat.

Seabury Hall Performing Arts presents Kodachrome by Adam Szymkowicz

Seabury Hall Performing Arts will present Kodachrome, a thoughtful and engaging play by Adam Szymkowicz, directed by Marsha Kelly, for one weekend only, March 6–8, at the ʻAʻaliʻikūhonua Creative Arts Center on the Seabury Hall campus in Makawao.

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As demand for organic food rises, federal program to help local farmers transition is cut short
Haleakalā telescope opponents show up in droves, but hold little hope the military is listening
Who should get first crack at water licenses in Hawaiʻi? This bill wants it to be the counties
Monday Morning Maui Sports: Kamehameha Maui’s Cruz Storer wins two state swim titles, each in record fashion

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Fairmont Kea Lani announces Ho‘okumu: A celebration of Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
$1.6M from federal government set aside for digitization of Bishop Museum collections
Hawaiian Moment — Puʻu Kekaʻa, Hill of the rumble (as in thunder)
Nālani Kanakaʻole, revered Kumu Hula and cultural matriarch, passes at 79

Maui Business Chevron Forward

Matson expands support for Hawaiʻi Foodbank and local families

Maui United Way names Jeeyun Lee as its new CEO

AARP Hawaiʻi appoints Grant Chun as its new volunteer state president

Christy Chung is MEO’s new Chief Operating Officer

Kai Pelayo, Stupski Foundation named Volunteer, Benefactor of Year by MEO

Arts & Entertainment Chevron Forward

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa announces lineup for 3rd Annual Nashville Nights Songwriter Series in 2026

Seabury Hall Performing Arts presents Kodachrome by Adam Szymkowicz

Jazz Maui adds second seating to Sunset Jazz

The MACC Presents BLACK GRACE Paradise Rumor in the Castle Theater, March 8

Maui Open Studios kicks off free, self-guided art experience

Maui Food and Dining Chevron Forward

Maui Land & Pineapple to host Hāliʻimaile Bay Market on Valentine’s Day
New in-flight menus launching for Hawaiian, Alaska Airlines
Pilina commemorates two years of connection with an anniversary pāʻina
The Shops at Wailea presents Valentine’s Day dining featuring seasonal menus and romantic settings
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Housing & Real Estate Chevron Forward

Maui’s median single-family home prices increase to $1.4 million in January
Hale Kamaʻāina Mortgage Program offers new incentives to further lower costs for first-time homebuyers
Inspiring Hui Waiwai 2026 shows that innovation yields results in housing affordability
Leadership transition at RESCO Inc.

Maui Activities Chevron Forward

Chinese New Year Celebration at Lahaina Cannery, Feb. 20
Hula Grill Kāʻanapali to host Whale Talks on Tuesdays in February and March
Pacific Whale Foundation and Norwegian Cruise Line partners to expand keiki whale watches on Maui
Montage Kapalua Bay kicks off 2026 with on-property experiences

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Hawaii County Weather Forecast for February 23, 2026

An upper level trough over the islands will set the stage for an unstable environment lasting through Monday. A low level trough riding in from the north will...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for February 23, 2026

Small surf will persist across most shores through tonight, followed by a building north-northeast (010-030 deg) swell on Monday. This long period swell...

More to the story: Laying foundation for future students with new $16M Kealakehe Elementary building

The 2-story, 13,000-square-foot facility will add 4 classrooms, special education spaces, an outdoor classroom, covered learning lānai, faculty workroom, offices and storage while connecting the school's upper and lower campuses while expanding learning space to better serve growing student population.

Large breaking waves to impact north, east-facing shores of Big Island beginning Monday

The National Weather Service has issued a high surf warning for north and east shores of Big Island, from 12 p.m. Monday to 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Parents, guardians encouraged to complete 2025-26 Hawai‘i Department of Education School Quality Survey

The feedback garnered from the survey is invaluable, plus it helps state education officials and school leadership assess as well as enhance the quality of education in Hawai‘i schools; all responses also are strictly confidential.

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Hanapēpē bus stop closed due to damage

The bus stop in front of Hanapēpē First United Church is closed, Route 100 and Route 950 riders encouraged to use Hanapēpē Armory bus stop.

High surf to persist on north, east-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau through Tuesday

The National Weather Service has issued a high surf warning for north and east shores of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, effective through Tuesday evening.

UPDATE: Salt Pond Beach Park restrooms reopen after water line repairs

Salt Pond Beach Park restrooms in Hanapēpē have reopened.

Threat of flash flooding returns early this afternoon for all of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau

A new flood watch will be in effect from noon today (Feb. 22) through 6 a.m. Monday (Feb. 23) as slow-moving, heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms develop over island interiors before shifting to windward and mauka areas of the islands tonight.

New research reshapes timeline for one of earliest chapters in human history

A study confirms that Homo erectus, the direct ancestor of modern humans, appeared in Yunxian, China 1.7 million years ago, about 600,000 years earlier than previous studies indicated.