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IRS issues tax relief for Hawaiʻi individuals, businesses affected by flooding, mudslides

Some Hawaiʻi taxpayers in disaster areas taxpayers now have until July 8 to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

Annual gala celebrates leaders in hospitality and travel, raises money for scholarships

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa School of Travel Industry Management is celebrating its 60th anniversary with plans to continue teaching future leaders in travel and hospitality.

New dates set for MEO’s Kamp Kaohi for Molokaʻi youth

Maui Economic Opportunity Youth Services invites Molokaʻi sixth to 12th graders to the 4th Kamp Kaohi ‒ on its new dates of May 1 and 2 ‒ for an overnight of fun while learning and discovering the inner strength to handle the difficulties of teenage life on the island.

Maui Council hears appeals for agriculture and animal shelter relief

Local farmers told Maui County Council members Thursday that the government is falling short of providing island agriculture the help needed to sustain operations. Representatives of the Maui Humane Society also warned that the island’s only open-admission shelter is facing a “perfect storm” of rising costs and record demand.

Merrie Monarch results 2026: Hālau Hiʻiakaināmakalehua takes overall hula title; Maui secures runner up spot

The kāne of Hālau Hiʻiakaināmakalehua, under the direction of Kumu Robert Keano Kaʻupu IV won the overall title at the 63rd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, in Hilo Hawaiʻi. In an interview at the end of the broadcast, Kaʻupu, who was at a loss of words, said he was in “shock,” but also “grateful and humbled.”

Nā Kiaʻi O Maui to host clothing and furniture community giveaway, April 25

Nā Kia‘i O Maui will host a Clothing & Furniture Community Giveaway on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lahaina Resource & Recovery Center, located at 150 Hāna Highway in Kahului.

Break-in reported at Maui Rapid Response community space

Grassroots mutual-aid organization, Maui Rapid Response, is recovering from a break-in reported Thursday night at its community space in Kahului.

Volcano Watch: Caldera clues; tephra deposits from Kīlauea’s past

A look further back in the geologic record reveals that several lava fountaining eruptions similar to the ongoing one in Halemaʻumaʻu occurred within Kīlauea caldera within the past 500 years.

Second CRB detection on Molokaʻi

A second dead coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB) was found in a detection trap on Wednesday afternoon, April 8, 2026, approximately 2 miles west of Molokaʻi Airport, by staff from the Molokaʻi/Maui Invasive Species Committee (MoMISC). This is the second CRB detection on Molokaʻi. This follows the first Molokaʻi detection of a dead CRB on April 7.

State urges vigilance as Flood Watch is extended to Monday night

The state of Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency urges all Hawaiʻi residents to remain vigilant after the National Weather Service extended the Flood Watch for the entire state through 6 p.m. Monday.

County of Maui Planning Department highlights emergency activities temporarily allowed in SMA

County of Maui Department of Planning is informing property owners and residents within the Special Management Area (SMA) throughout Maui County of limited activities that are permissible due to the state’s emergency proclamation tied to the current and recent storms.

Maui severe weather update: Disturbance renews threat of flooding through Monday

A disturbance approaching from the northwest is expected to renew deep tropical moisture across all Hawaiian Islands beginning late tonight. Given saturated soils and elevated stream levels following recent heavy rainfall, flooding may redevelop quickly. A Flood Watch has been extended to 5 p.m. on Monday.

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$7 a gallon: Hawai‘i gas prices continue ‘unprecedented’ climb amid war in Iran
The rain is coming again: Why a third major storm in a month is heading for Hawai‘i
Maui oceanfront condo damaged by 2025 flood did not survive 2026 storm. Owners association blames county inaction
La‘akea Village kicks off ‘ambitious’ 4-year goal to build homes for adults with developmental disabilities

History & Culture Chevron Forward

Hawaiian Moment – Baldwin House
Hawaiian Moment — Ola I ka wai a ka ʻōpua. There is life in the water from the clouds.
Hundreds honor life, legacy of beloved kumu hula Nālani Kanakaʻole
Fairmont Kea Lani announces Ho‘okumu: A celebration of Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi

Maui Business Chevron Forward

Lahaina Boutique Hana Hou by Hale Zen hosts pop-up on April 18

Annual gala celebrates leaders in hospitality and travel, raises money for scholarships

Maui Health announces CEO transition as Fulton announces departure to be closer to family

HTA is now accepting proposals for community programs

Maui Food Bank names Brandi Saragosa as interim CEO during leadership transition

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Merrie Monarch results 2026: Hālau Hiʻiakaināmakalehua takes overall hula title; Maui secures runner up spot

Maui hālau share ancient hula on kahiko night of 2026 Merrie Monarch

Artist 2 Artist: Hawaiian Legends Series continues with Henry Kapono and guest Jerry Santos, April 23

Maui’s own Faith Kealohapauʻole Paredes wins title of Miss Aloha Hula 2026

Seabury Hall Performing Arts presents two Spring Showcases: Road Trip and Spring into Jazz

Maui Food and Dining Chevron Forward

Calling all Maui kalo farmers: Who among you can grow kalo as fine as Queen Emma?
Kō Restaurant and Jackson Family Wines present Kō & Vine – An Earth Day Wine Dinner
OHA launches Business Development Program for Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs in the food industry
Easter at The Restaurant at Hāna-Maui Resort
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Maui housing market shows stronger sales activity in March as prices adjust
Mayor Bissen unveils FY2027 County Affordable Housing Plan
Maui Council cheers gold medal wrestlers, then wrestles with an affordable housing project refund
Nā Hale O Maui breaks ground on seven affordable homes in Kahului

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Tickets, table sponsorships now available for Lahaina Restoration Foundation Benefit Lūʻau
Chinese New Year Celebration at Lahaina Cannery, Feb. 20
Hula Grill Kāʻanapali to host Whale Talks on Tuesdays in February and March
Pacific Whale Foundation and Norwegian Cruise Line partners to expand keiki whale watches on Maui

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Hawaiʻi is new member of global effort to improve public health emergency response

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said as a premier international travel destination, the Aloha State occupies a strategic position at the crossroads of Asia, the Pacific and continental United States, so "it is certainly in Hawaiʻi’s interest to help safeguard the health and well-being of our neighbors and frequent visitors to our islands.”

26-year-old Big Island man dies in possible drowning at End of the World in West Hawai‘i

The man was identified as Mathen Jackson of Kailua-Kona; a witness at the beach said Jackson decided to jump off the cliff and subsequently became distressed in the strong current.

Small World Preschool marks 45th anniversary with community celebration

Small World Preschool in Waimea is set to celebrate 45 years of enriching early education with a vibrant hoʻolauleʻa on April 25.

Magics Beach Grill authorized to reopen after correcting multiple critical violations

The oceanfront restaurant, located at 77-6452 Aliʻi Drive in Kailua-Kona and operated by Mattson Davis, was shuttered April 9 after being issued a red “closed” placard following an inspection conducted by a food safety specialist with the state Department of Health.

Partial monitoring network outage continues at Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

The outage started about 1:45 p.m. Saturday, April 11; despite the partial outage, remaining data coming into the observatory are sufficient to allow the observatory's researchers to detect major changes at Hawaiian volcanoes.

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Plan for the future: Attend next GoFarm Hawaiʻi webinar to learn about farm succession, more

Participants will be introduced to key concepts in farm succession planning, including family and non-family transition options, tools for transferring land and farm businesses as well as resources available to Hawaiʻi farmers and landowners.

Kauai Weather Forecast for April 12, 2026

Showers will continue for the entire day over Kauai and Oahu with the heaviest rain and greatest flooding potential over Oahu. LIght trades return at the end of...

Kauai Weather Forecast for April 12, 2026

Showers will continue for the entire day over Kauai and Oahu with the heaviest rain and greatest flooding potential over Oahu. LIght trades return at the end of...

Kauai Surf Forecast for April 12, 2026

A moderate, short to medium-period north-northwest swell (340 degrees) will arrive along north and west facing shores today and maintain small to moderate...

Kaua‘i Fire Department firefighters extinguish structure fire in Kapa‘a

No injuries were reported; all occupants of the single-family residence on Kualono Street were accounted. Its cause is considered unintentional and remains under investigation.