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Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Miss Hawaii Volunteer Organization will hold a fundraiser on Feb. 25 at Paliku Theatre to support teen volunteer Aria Chock before she leaves for the national pageant on March 1. The event spotlights community service and young women's achievements. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Today in Mililani, Bernice Ogle celebrated her 107th birthday at The Plaza, marking a special milestone for the community. Heavy rain is expected to cause flash flooding on Oahu with warnings in effect until 7 p.m. HST. KITV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chubby Group will open its first Hawaii restaurant, Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House, on Kapiolani Boulevard, offering an all-you-can-eat shabu menu with premium wagyu. Beijing-based Cotti Coffee has opened its first location at Pearl Highlands Center, featuring signature drinks + light meals, and more Hawaii openings are planned next year. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House will open a new restaurant at Kapahulu Shopping Center in late March, and Cotti Coffee will launch a second location on Auahi St. in mid-March to boost local dining options. Hawaii Lucky Group is expanding its food brands to offer more quality choices. Hawaii News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Portuguese Consulate of SF has donated thousands of immigration logs from Portuguese who came to Hawaii between 1878 and 1934 to the State Archives (a key resource for genealogical research), highlighting the lasting impact of Portuguese heritage. KITV
- ➤ The Ukrainian Cultural Center Pacific will host a peaceful candlelight march at Kapiolani Park on Sunday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. to honor victims of Russian aggression (marking four years since the invasion). Hawaii News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ HVO engineers work to maintain three livestreaming webcams that monitor lava fountains at Kilauea’s summit. A camera was replaced after its destruction on Dec. 6—updates from Feb. 15 recorded episode 42 activity, with another eruption expected between March 5 and 20. Hawaii Tribune-Herald
- ➤ Hanauma Bay was closed on Saturday, Feb. 21, because heavy rain produced flash flooding + brown water in Hawaii Kai, and lifeguards advised beachgoers to check current conditions. KITV
- ➤ Saturday's torrential rains flooded homes and businesses in Kaneohe, and a local resident said he had never worried about flooding until the storms hit. Some Windward roads remained closed on Saturday afternoon due to rising water. Hawaii News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Poor weather has postponed today's University of Hawaii baseball game against Wichita State scheduled for 3:05 p.m. at Les Murakami Stadium; a doubleheader is set for Sunday starting at 11 a.m. (the first game will be seven innings and the second nine innings) to continue the series. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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