Good morning, Honolulu.

A wind advisory is in effect on parts of Oahu, Lanai, and other islands until 6 PM HST today — residents should secure loose items and drive cautiously, while the Huakai Awards Gala will honor local architecture leaders this Friday in Honolulu.

Hawaii high school students can apply for scholarships for undergraduate studies in business and academic excellence.

Servco’s Fukunaga Award is due Feb. 23, HMSA’s Kaimana Award is due Feb. 27 at 4 p.m., and Aloha Pacific FCU awards will be available by March 30 (deadlines vary by program).

Seven Hawaii robotics teams are headed to the World Championships in Dallas after excelling at the Hawaii VEX V-5 Robotics Regional Championships.

They will compete in a battle of skill that showcases local talent.

Barbers Point Elementary welcomed Honolulu Police Department officers today to give keiki a hands-on look at police gear and vehicles.

The event provided a clear, practical view of police work that helped students learn about a law enforcement career.

UH athletics director Matt Elliott explained that the university asked lawmakers for millions in name, image, and likeness (NIL) funding on Feb.

17, noting the request would support student-athletes. This discussion shed light on the ongoing efforts to boost benefits at UH.

Naupaka, a humpback mom, was seen breaching near Kaʻena Point with her new calf at sunset.

Officials advise caution as a wind advisory remains in effect until 6 p.m. HST on Oahu + nearby islands.

Local hunters, ranchers, and scientists (working with local farms) are using invasive species to help make sure there is enough food in Hawaii.

They will study this plan in the coming months to see if it can boost food security.

First Hawaiian Bank was named Hawai‘i’s top bank on Forbes’ America’s Best Banks 2026 list for the fifth year running + the bank reported strong Q4 2025 results with deposits reaching $20.5 billion while supporting local small businesses.

Officials held a blessing for the new Stadium Authority District Office that supports the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District redevelopment in Honolulu— the event marks a milestone for the project.

The U.S. Census Bureau released data showing Hawaii lost 2,123 residents in the past year and 22,447 since 2020, ranking it second among five states with net population decline.

The figures point to fewer young families and lowered immigration rates as key factors.

The Hawaii baseball team defeated the Gonzaga Bulldogs in game 4 of their opening series Monday, Feb.

16 at Les Murakami Stadium. The win boosted their series performance + highlighted strong pitching and timely base running.

Oahu will host the X-1 Championships next month with undefeated fighter Jaybrio Pe Benito (from Ewa Beach) competing alongside rising local combat sports stars.

The event will spotlight community talent and is expected to draw eager fans.

Coach Naboa joins the USA flag football staff — a move that follows the sport’s fast-growing popularity — as more states plan to add flag football to their championship schedules.