Whale Trust marks 25 years with Whale Tales Feb. 19–23 in Kapalua — a five‑day program of science talks, live field updates, art and whale watches.

DOT will add fewer camera-monitored intersections after a warning phase flooded mailboxes and raised court capacity concerns.

The BLNR approved a new 25-year lease for Kaheawa Wind Power I in West Maui, securing its operation and aligning revenue with market value in 10 years.

The murder trial of Isaac and Lehua Kalua for their adopted daughter's death is delayed to August, affecting a related civil lawsuit and delaying depositions.

A WalletHub ranking places Hawaiʻi 48th for starting a business, highlighting steep costs and weak small-business growth while DBEDT and lawmakers pitch fixes.

The EMWA announced its first grant recipients, funding local projects in East Maui to enhance water conservation, cultural heritage, and environmental health.

Two visitors were rescued by helicopter after flash flooding trapped them in East Maui’s Bamboo Forest. Crews searched the area and urged caution on swollen streams.

HPD has posted a permit for businesses that run arcade-style video amusement devices as part of a broader effort to close illegal game rooms. Operators must register or risk enforcement.

A two-vehicle collision in Hilo, Hawaiʻi, killed 26-year-old Michael Taione and injured another; police investigate speed and alcohol as possible factors.

A machete-wielding assailant attempted to rob a man in Honolulu's McCully neighborhood; a woman intervened and faced the suspect's aggression but wasn't injured. This marks the fourth such incident in January, with no arrests yet.

Sandbags, fallen trees and a seawall now block the public beach path at Mokulēʻia. DLNR says it will visit the site and could open a formal investigation.

Child & Family Service and American Savings Bank announced an endowed fund honoring Wayne Minami to help sustain domestic-violence prevention and family-support programs across Hawaii.

A cold front causing gusty winds and showers is impacting Honolulu and will linger around Maui County. Kauai experienced heavy rain, and more wet weather is expected into the weekend. Aviation and marine advisories have been issued.