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Mexican Mobile Consulate visits MEO April 22 and 23

The Mexican Mobile Consulate makes another visit to Maui to provide document services, such as for passports, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 22 and 23 at Maui Economic Opportunity in Wailuku.

Easter Celebration at The Shops at Wailea, April 8

Guests can greet and take a photo with the Easter Bunny, have their face painted by talented artists, and watch a magic show by Maui magician Brenton Keith on Saturday, April 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

UPDATE: Honoapiʻilani Highway now OPEN near Māʻalaea Road following accident

(10:13 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2023) The Honopiʻilani Highway is now OPEN at Māʻalaea Road. The road was closed earlier due to a motor vehicle accident.

Maui police launch distracted driving awareness campaign, April 3-14

Motorists on Maui will see heightened traffic enforcement April 3-14, 2023, as the MPD Traffic Division takes part in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s U Drive. U Text. U Pay. Distracted Driving awareness enforcement event. 

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, sign waving on Tuesday

A statewide Sexual Assault Awareness Month sign-waving is planned for Tuesday, April 4 at various locations across the state, including an event fronting the State Building on Maui from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.

Founder describes early days of Hawaiian language immersion program, challenges

In 1986, Kīʻope Raymond was asked to join the board of the ʻAha Pūnana Leo to found the first private, nonprofit pre-school in Hawaiian language on Maui. There are now three ‘Aha Pūnana Leo schools on Maui and pathways enabling Hawaiian immersion language students to receive instruction and graduate from Lahainaluna, Hāna, and King Kekaulike high schools. Maui Now writer Gary Kubota interviewed Raymond as part of this People of Maui series.

Gov. Green signs “good government” bills on transparency and accountability

Governor Josh Green, M.D. today signed seven bills into law he’s calling “good government” bills, to advance the goals of ethics, lobbying, and campaign spending laws in Hawai‘i.

2023 Maui Marathon to utilize collapsible, reusable cups

In a new effort to reduce waste, the Maui Marathon will be using the HydraPak SpeedCupTM instead of paper/wax cups at all of the aid stations. Organizers say, “together, participants and organizers can work to prevent single-use cups from filling our landfills or littering the roads and trails.”

Grant program opens for Food Hubs to help meet demand for Hawaiʻi-grown food

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture has opened a grant program to support the establishment and expansion of food hubs in Hawai‘i. Proposals for the Food Hub Pilot Program are now being accepted for grants between $50,000 and $250,000 aimed at increasing the capacity of food hubs, which are centrally located facilities where food products may be aggregated, stored, processed, and marketed.

Kalakupua Playground at 4th Marine Division Memorial Park to be closed April 1

Kalakupua Playground at 4th Marine Division Memorial Park in Haʻikū will be closed for maintenance from 8 a.m. to noon April 1.

Senate Ways and Means Committee votes to approve Senate version of the state budget

The Senate Ways and Means Committee voted Thursday to approve the State Budget Bill, also known as House Bill 300. Highlights of the budget document are posted HERE.

Aquari-Om Yoga Classes Return to Maui Ocean Center

Maui Ocean Center is once again hosting twice weekly Aquari-Om yoga classes, with a portion of proceeds supporting sea turtle rescue and coral restoration efforts on Maui.

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Aquari-Om Yoga Classes Return to Maui Ocean Center

Maui Ocean Center is once again hosting twice weekly Aquari-Om yoga classes, with a portion of proceeds supporting sea turtle rescue and coral restoration efforts on Maui.

Record $8.1M in federal energy credits helps 7,500 electric customers

More than 7,500 Hawaiian Electric customers received a record $8.1 million in federal credits to reduce their energy bills, about $2.5 million more than last year.

Maui Department of Liquor Control to accept License renewal applications April 1

The County of Maui Department of Liquor Control will begin accepting liquor license renewal applications starting April 1. Applications can be submitted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the department’s office at 110 Alaʻihi St., Room 212, in Kahului.

130 students meet up with hospitality industry professionals on Maui

Hawaiʻi workforce development nonprofit ClimbHI partnered with dozens of Maui businesses and organizations to host its Leadership, Exploration, Inspiration (LEI) program on Maui today. The free daylong program was held at the Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui, with participation from all major hotels in the Wailea-Mākena area, providing exposure to a variety of careers.

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Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, March 30-April 5

For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for March 30 – April 5, find our comprehensive listing HERE.

Easter Celebration at The Shops at Wailea, April 8

Guests can greet and take a photo with the Easter Bunny, have their face painted by talented artists, and watch a magic show by Maui magician Brenton Keith on Saturday, April 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sean Dorsey Dance’s The Lost Art of Dreaming, comes to Maui, April 20

The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents a return to Maui by Sean Dorsey Dance performing their new work, The Lost Art of Dreaming, directed and choreographed by heralded transgender artist and activist, Sean Dorsey.

Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, March 30-April 5

For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for March 30 – April 5, find our comprehensive listing HERE.

Falsetto and lūʻau feast featured events at the 31st annual Celebration of the Arts

An impressive feast of friendship, food, music, dance, and vocals will be on display at the much-anticipated Celebration of Island Tastes and Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Ha‘iha‘i Falsetto Contest.

Easter Scramble and Bunny Photos at QKC

The Queen Kaʻahumanu Center hosts an Easter Scramble on April 1, and Photos with the Easter Bunny from April 1-8, 2023.

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Mayor Richard Bissen, Jr. identifies priorities in his first State of the County Address
Governor Green marks 100 days in office
Mayor Bissen to deliver State of the County address, March 21
Yuki Lei Sugimura named Maui County Council vice chairperson with 7-2 vote
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Letters to the Editor Chevron Forward

Letters: Flooding, Kīhei roundabout, missing people, shared-solar, axis deer and more
Op-Ed: Grassroot Institute of Hawaiʻi on Bill 107, well intended, but not the right fix
Letters: Upcountry water woes, tourism, housing plan, loud motorcycles and more
Letters: Speed bumps, roundabout, TSA, Jones Act, beach parking fees & more

Maui Real Estate Chevron Forward

Maui County condo median sales price sets all-time record at $908,000
Maui County ‘behind eight-ball’ on plan to create 5,000 affordable homes in 5 years
Oprah buys 870 acres of land in Kula for nearly $6.6 million over recent months
County moves to buy land under Kula community center, tennis courts in foreclosure sale

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Maui Ocean Center celebrates 25th anniversary on March 25
The Adventure Park on Maui re-opens with new look and management
Maui hotels and restaurants dominate USA Today’s 10 Best lists
Nonprofit offers sport of pickleball for free to S. Maui students; volunteers sought

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Hop over to Kōloa Landing Resort in Po‘ipū for Easter brunch and Rubba Duckie Race

Kaua‘i residents, resort guests and their families are invited to an Easter brunch buffet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 9 at Kōloa Landing Resort in Po‘ipū. Indulge in local favorites, tickle your taste buds at the sweet shop and let the kids fill up from a special keiki buffet. Other activities, including the first Rubba Duckie Race, will also be offered.

UPDATE: Flash flood warning issued for areas of northern Kaua‘i

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Princeville, Kīlauea, Hanalei, Wainiha, Hāʻena, Nā Pali State Park and Kalihiwai. At 11:37 a.m., the Hanalei River gauge reported a rapid rise in water level.

Flood watch issued for Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau as thunderstorms move in from west

Widespread thunderstorms with intense lightning and heavy rainfall are advancing toward Kaua‘i from the west this morning. Rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour are expected, with the strongest thunderstorms capable of producing rainfall of up to 3 inches per hour. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

Kauai Weather Forecast for April 01, 2023

Considerable high cloud cover will keep skies mostly cloudy through the weekend. Rather dry weather will continue over the eastern end of the state today and...

Kauai Surf Forecast for April 01, 2023

The small northwest (320 degree) swell will slowly decline through the day. A small northeast (040 degree) swell that is filling in this morning will peak later...

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Public invited to Experience PTA Day open house at Pōhakuloa Training Area

Experience PTA Day will offer the public a chance to learn about the training, land stewardship and community relations programs that go on at the base.

Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi honors Officer, Firefighter of the Year for 2022

Selflessness, dedication and hard work. Those qualities and others are why the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi selected Hawaiʻi Police Department Puna Patrol Officer Michael Sailer as its Officer of the Year for 2022 and Hawai‘i Fire Department Capt. Jon Wayne Boteilho as its Firefighter of the Year for 2022. The two men were honored during a ceremony March 25 in Hilo.

35-year-old faces slew of charges stemming from 4-hour armed standoff in Aloha Estates

After conferring with the Hawai’i County prosecutor's office Friday, detectives with the Hawai’i Police Department's Area I Criminal Investigation Section charged 35-year-old Joseph Diego Soares with several offenses including first-degree reckless endangering, third-degree promotion of a dangerous drug and other firearms offenses.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for April 01, 2023

Considerable high cloud cover will keep skies mostly cloudy through the weekend. Rather dry weather will continue over the eastern end of the state today and...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for April 01, 2023

The small northwest (320 degree) swell will slowly decline through the day. A small northeast (040 degree) swell that is filling in this morning will peak later...