The Conversation: Weather updates; Hawaiian Rent-All sign

By Catherine Cruz,

Maddie Bender

Published February 9, 2026 at 2:36 PM HST

A downed tree in the Salt Lake area of Oʻahu on Feb. 9, 2026.

Hawaiian Electric spokesperson Darren Pai shares the latest on power outages and preparedness during heavy winds
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Honolulu Star-Advertiser's Allison Schaefers on Chinatown revitalization efforts | Full Story
Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi Chair Derek Turbin surveys the political landscape
Hawaiʻi House Speaker Nadine Nakamura on a resolution concerning the alleged $35,000 lawmaker bribe in 2022 | Full Story
Hawaiian Rent-All co-owner Scott Jung talks about the company’s history of poking fun at current events via its sign overlooking Beretania Street

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Catherine Cruz

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Maddie Bender

Maddie Bender is the executive producer of The Conversation. She also provided production assistance on HPR's "This Is Our Hawaiʻi" podcast. Contact her at mbender@hawaiipublicradio.org.

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