Coalition seeks special prosecutor for campaign finance probe

Gov. Josh Green announced that he has received the list of nominees to fill the Intermediate Court of Appeals vacancy for an Associate Judge.

Hale Kau Kau provided nearly 6000 meals to homebound elderly and disabled Maui residents as well as to those with food insecurity in the month of January, according to Board President Barry Rosenfeld.

A Hawaiian Homes homesteader who recently returned to Molokaʻi is the first resident to obtain a commercial driver’s license in a new Maui Economic Opportunity training program on the island.

The public is invited to a Chinese New Year celebration, including lion dancers and martial arts, at 9 a.m. Feb. 20, 2026, on the front lawn of the County of Maui Kalana O Maui Building in Wailuku.

US Sen. Mazie Hirono joined colleagues in introducing legislation to create a $130 billion federal fund for school infrastructure, aiming to repair aging facilities and upgrade digital access for students nationwide. The Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026 would provide $100 billion in direct grants and $30 billion in tax credit bonds over five years. […]

The County of Maui Department of Water Supply invites the public to a community open house from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, to learn about recent amendments to Maui County’s Water Use Conservation rules, which take effect March 1, 2026.

US Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i secured $1 million in congressionally directed spending in this year’s appropriations deal for Moloka‘i Airport.

Fairmont Kea Lani invites the community to gather and celebrate as Pilina marks its second anniversary with an unforgettable evening of music, food, and connection on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, from 6–10 p.m. The anniversary celebration is free and open to the public, with an optional ticketed VIP experience available for guests seeking an elevated, front-row culinary encounter.

Toastmasters Area 3 invites the community to attend a special Open House on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the J. Walter Cameron Center Auditorium, 95 Mahalani Street, Wailuku. This event is free and open to the public.

The bill requires that sites provide clear disclosure when users are interacting with artificial intelligence rather than humans, with heightened safeguards for minors.

The Clean Elections Hawai‘i Coalition called for a special prosecutor to investigate potential campaign finance violations involving Hawai‘i’s Executive Branch of government, citing a need for impartiality to restore public trust.

Together, SB 2471 and SB 2829 reinforce the distinction between the constitutional rights of individuals and the privileges granted to state-created entities, ensuring that Hawaiʻi’s democratic processes remain centered on the voices of its people, according to Keohokalole.