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Published on 02/14/2026 05:15
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Hawaiʻi Attorney General addresses ongoing investigation into possible public corruption

The Hawaiʻi Department of the Attorney General held a press briefing on Friday to address an ongoing investigation into possible public corruption.

 

High bacteria count advisory at Hanakaʻōʻō, Maui

The public is advised of a water quality exceedance of enterococci at Hanakaʻōʻō, Maui. Levels of 1298 per 100 mL have been detected during routine beach monitoring.

 

Kaumahina Wayside on Maui remains closed for waterline repairs following storm

Kaumahina Wayside on Maui remains closed for repairs on an intake waterline following a severe storm earlier this week.

 

Maui Land & Pineapple to host Hāliʻimaile Bay Market on Valentine’s Day

Nearly 30 local vendors will return to Hāliʻimaile this Valentine’s Day as Maui Land & Pineapple Company hosts its monthly Hāliʻimaile Bay Market, offering a wide selection of Maui-made foods, desserts, crafts and gifts. Returning favorites and new vendors will feature baked goods and treats, handmade jewelry, apparel, specialty foods, ice cream and other locally made products.

 

Rep. Daniel Holt of Oʻahu resigns following appointment to Executive Branch

Rep. Daniel Holt (D-28, Sand Island, Iwilei, Chinatown) today announced that he will not seek another term in the State House, with his final day in office set for Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. This decision comes after Governor Josh Green appointed Holt as Special Assistant to the Chair of the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

 

February 13, 2026 · 3:30 PMHonoapiʻilani Highway lane closures begin Tuesday in Lahaina

A southbound lane of Honoapiʻilani Highway between Dickenson and Prison streets will close around the clock starting Tuesday for drain line work, according to the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation. The 24/7 closure begins at 7 a.m. Feb. 17 and is expected to last at least two weeks. 

 

Gov. Green cancels National Governors Association trip, reaffirms full transparency in ongoing investigation

Gov. Josh Green has canceled his trip to the National Governors Association meeting, reaffirming his full transparency and expediency in an ongoing investigation. The investigation focuses on campaign finance violations involving Hawai‘i’s Executive Branch of government.

 

Hawaiʻi Attorney General addresses ongoing investigation into possible public corruption

The Hawaiʻi Department of the Attorney General held a press briefing on Friday to address an ongoing investigation into possible public corruption.

 

New in-flight menus launching for Hawaiian, Alaska Airlines

Travelers flying on Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines will see updated meal options this spring, including dishes created by Honolulu chefs and Pacific Northwest favorites like Beecher’s Mac & Cheese. Hawaiian Airlines introduced a refreshed domestic First Class menu crafted by Honolulu-born Chef Robynne Maii for flights departing Hawaiʻi for the US Mainland. The new […]

 

Aloha United Way’s 211 Annual Report reveals rising housing and food needs across Hawaiʻi

Aloha United Way’s 211 Statewide Helpline handled 99,576 contacts, including calls, texts, and online requests, marking the highest volume since 2021, when communities were still facing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi is opening doors for local students to explore careers in health care

Kaiser Permanente reports these initiatives represent an investment in the community, offering students from intermediate school to college the chance to gain real-world experience, earn college credit, and explore their passions right here on Maui.

 

Community invited to Council Member Batangan’s Feb. 27 Kahului town hall

Council Member Kauanoe Batangan, who took office Jan. 5, announced today that he plans to host his first town hall Feb. 27 from 5-7 p.m. at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College.

 

Reps. Tokuda joins in introducing Bipartisan Bill to strengthen US supply chains

US Reps. Jill Tokuda, a Democrat from Hawaiʻi, and Neal Dunn, a Republican from Florida—members of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party—introduced the Rare Earth Magnet Market Revitalization Act. The bill is aimed at strengthen America’s supply chains, protect national security, and rebuild domestic manufacturing capacity for rare earth magnets — critical components used in everything from missiles to cars to cell phones.

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