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New economic analysis: monthly medical cannabis sales in Hawaiʻi total $5.3M
The report, prepared by Cannabis Public Policy Consulting, shows that Hawaiʻi’s regulated medical cannabis system captures approximately 86-87 percent of all cannabis spending by registered patients and that monthly medical cannabis sales total about $5.3 million.
State Sen. Kidani issues statement following inquiry into her ability to serve
Sen. Michelle N. Kidani released a statement on Wednesday regarding a media inquiry on her ability to serve.
Nominations sought for annual celebration of outstanding Maui County volunteers
HandsOn Maui, the County of Maui Volunteer Center, encourages nominations for the annual Volunteer Hero Celebration of Service, an initiative that highlights residents who actively volunteer to improve their Maui County communities.
Keiki voices ignite Hawaiian Language Month at the University of Hawaiʻi
Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language Month) is observed each Pepeluali (February), and the University of Hawaiʻi is hosting a series of events to uplift Hawaiʻi’s native tongue. This year’s UH-sponsored events are underway. An Ola Ka ʻĪ event is planned on Maui on Feb. 14, 2026.
Pacific Whale Foundation and Norwegian Cruise Line partners to expand keiki whale watches on Maui
Pacific Whale Foundation and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced a new partnership to expand the Keiki Whale Watch program, significantly increasing access to hands-on ocean education for Maui students in grades 2-8.
Rep. Tokuda holds agriculture listening session in Kula ahead of Farm Bill
US Rep. Jill Tokuda recently held a series of agriculture listening sessions across Hawaiʻi to hear directly from farmers, ranchers, and producers about the challenges facing local agriculture and food systems in advance of a potential markup of a Farm Bill in the House Committee on Agriculture.
Maui MPO seeking new Executive Director
The Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization is accepting applications for its Executive Director position.
Hawaiʻi launches statewide pre-eviction mediation filing program
This week Thursday marks the launch of a new statewide Pre-Eviction Mediation Filing Program. The two-year pilot requires landlords to participate in mediation before filing residential eviction cases involving non-payment of rent.
‘Vienna model’ bill advances to limit rental housing fund surpluses to more housing
A state Senate committee has advanced a bill that uses the “Vienna Model” of housing in Austria, where limited-profit housing associations create a sustainable cycle of money available for future development.
Investigation into illegal poaching on private ranch land in Haʻikū nets two arrests
Local ranchers reported repeated incidents of poachers unlawfully hunting deer and killing cattle at night on private property, resulting in tens of thousands of dollars in livestock losses and raising significant public safety concerns.
Three years since passing of firefighter Treʻ Evans-Dumaran
Feb. 4, 2026 marks three years since Firefighter Treʻ Evans-Dumaran lost his life in the line of duty. “For Treʻ’s family, this is not a day of programming, celebration, or public achievement — it is a day of grief, remembrance, and the ongoing weight of fighting for justice while still trying to heal.”
Hospice Maui Announces Bereavement Class: ‘The Art of Transforming Grief’
Hospice Maui invites community members living with grief to participate in The Art of Transforming Grief, a multi-week bereavement class beginning Feb. 19, 2026. Designed for individuals experiencing grief from past or present losses, the class offers a supportive environment to explore loss through reflection, creativity, and shared experience.
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From campus to Capitol: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa shares research with state lawmakers
Fourth annual Research Day allowed about 100 undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, faculty and staff to share their work with state legislators through informational displays, demonstrations and interactive activities.
Water restriction notice issued to customers in South Kohala
The restriction was prompted by the prolonged lack of rain.
Student artists invited to enter 8th annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest
Hawai‘i Island keiki in kindergarten through sixth grade can submit original artwork depicting this year’s theme “Make Every Drop Count.”
Island draft destination management action plans to be shared by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority
The state agency hosted more than 30 in-person and online community listening sessions from September to December 2025 throughout the Hawaiian Islands, allowing residents to share ideas for tourism that preserve cultural, historic and environmental resources, while supporting community well-being, ensuring alignment with each island’s unique identity and values.
Hawai‘i’s medical cannabis program strong, well-utilized, independent report indicates
The report, prepared by Cannabis Public Policy Consulting, shows that Hawaiʻi’s regulated medical cannabis system captures approximately 86% to 87% of all cannabis spending by registered patients and that monthly medical cannabis sales total about $5.3 million.
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Applicants sought for 2 upcoming vacancies on Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission
Commission members serve on a voluntary basis; terms will run 4 years from July 1 through June 30, 2030. Applications are due by Feb. 13.
High levels of bacteria detected at Poi‘pū Beach Pavilion
The Department of Health is retesting these waters.
Coaches meeting scheduled for 2026 Mayor’s Youth Track Meet
All public, private and home-school kindergarten through fifth-grade coaches planning to enter athletes in this year’s track meet are invited to attend the meeting planned for 6 p.m. Feb. 19 at Līhu‘e Neighborhood Center.
Hawai‘i’s medical cannabis program strong, well-utilized, independent report indicates
The report, prepared by Cannabis Public Policy Consulting, shows that Hawaiʻi’s regulated medical cannabis system captures approximately 86% to 87% of all cannabis spending by registered patients and that monthly medical cannabis sales total about $5.3 million.
2025 was Hawai‘i’s second driest, warmest year on record, new report confirms
Published by the University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program, this first-of-its-kind report uses plain language, along with easy-to-interpret maps and figures, to summarize statewide rainfall, temperature, and drought conditions over the past year.
