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Paʻūpili Lahaina 3rd Saturdays returns this weekend on Aug. 15

The Maui Economic Recovery Commission, Healing Journey Team welcomes the community back for Paʻūpili Lahaina 3rd Saturdays, a monthly gathering dedicated to healing, connection, and strengthening the resilience of Lahaina.

No tsunami expected after preliminary magnitude 5.1 earthquake at Loihi Seamount south of Hawaiʻi Island

There is no tsunami expected following a 5.1 earthquake reported at the Loihi Seamount, south of the Big Island. The quake occurred at 5:49 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026.

Women’s competition called ON at the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA

Women’s Round One has been called ON at the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA, Stop No. 7 of the 2026 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT). After three days saw the completion of the men’s first two rounds, the world’s best women will get their shot at Teahupo’o at this year’s event.

Storm-damaged Kamaʻole Beach Park II reopens today

Kamaʻole Beach Park II, including restrooms, reopened today, Aug. 11, 2026, along with the adjacent section of South Kīhei Road that closed after damages from a Kona Low storm in March, according to the County Department of Parks and Recreation.

DOH provides mental health outreach and assistance in response to impacts from Kona Low flooding

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health, in collaboration with Aloha House, CARE Hawaiʻi, Inc., Hawaiʻi Health & Harm Reduction Center, Pacific Counseling Group, LLC and Project Vision Hawaiʻi, has launched Project Hoʻoulu — The Hawaiʻi Resiliency Project, to support children, youth and adults affected by the recent Kona Low floods on Maui, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu and Lānaʻi.

Nearly 3,500 rooftop solar systems added to Hawaiian Electric grids during first half of 2026

Hawaiian Electric customers continued to add rooftop solar systems at a solid pace through the first six months of 2026 despite the loss of the federal clean energy tax credit at the start of the year, the company announced.

Mākena Landing gets a closer look as community calls for water quality monitoring

Hui O Ka Wai Ola, a volunteer-based coastal water quality monitoring program, has resumed regular testing at Mākena Landing after community members made clear how much this stretch of coastline means to them. Hui O Ka Wai Ola previously monitored Mākena Landing from 2017 to 2020. In recent years, the site has drawn more requests for renewed monitoring than any other in the program’s history.

Forecasters tracking low pressure system SE of Hawaiʻi, expected to develop over next couple of days

The National Hurricane Center is tracking a broad area of low pressure east-southeast of the Hawaiian Islands that is expected to develop within the next couple of days and move northwestward across the central Pacific.

CEO Jeff Gilbreath to move on from Hawai‘i Community Lending, search opens for new CEO

With HCL’s current momentum and readiness, Gilbreath expects that within 10 years, HCL will be a $200-million loan fund serving 250 families with affordable mortgage financing each year. This will offset the outmigration of Hawai‘i-born local residents who are leaving the state because they can’t afford to stay here, according to the announcement.

Two men arrested on Maui for alleged labor trafficking of a man from Guatemala

Two Maui men were arrested on eight criminal counts for alleged involvement in labor trafficking and extortion, following the execution of search warrants at a Kīhei residence on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.

Does improved Optimism Index portend anything for Hawaiʻi?

“Although the Index is a national snapshot not broken down by state, I think it, along with the recently released state rankings from US News & World Report and from CNBC, give all the candidates who emerged from the Hawaiʻi Primary Election something to seriously consider when forming their small business policy points,” said Michael Iosua, state director for NFIB in Hawaiʻi.

Kēōkea Hoʻolauleʻa features daylong entertainment, food and fun, Aug. 29

Musicians Nāmaka Cosma and Sean Parks are among the headliners at the Kēōkea Hoʻolauleʻa, taking place Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 in Upcountry Maui. 

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Bissen swept all districts in Maui County mayoral primary, including Sugimura’s backyard
Hope and heartbreak: Lahaina fire survivors move through grief as recovery continues 3 years later
Who should vote in Office of Hawaiian Affairs races? Some say it’s everyone’s kuleana
3 years after the Lahaina fire, rebuilding Front Street no longer on the backburner

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Hawaiian Moment — ʻAhahui Kaʻahumanu, Hawaiʻi’s oldest Hawaiian civic society
Hawaiian Mission Houses and Makawao Cemetery present Cemetery History Theatre, July 18 and 19
Kaula Lūʻau production nominated for USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Award
Hawaiian Native Corporation provides funding to Hui Hānai for upcoming publication

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CEO Jeff Gilbreath to move on from Hawai‘i Community Lending, search opens for new CEO

Does improved Optimism Index portend anything for Hawaiʻi?

Melissa Dyckman Interiors launches Lahaina Rebuild Design Guidance service

PUC approves Hawaiian Electric’s request to expand renewables, energy storage

47th Maui Charity Walk Breakfast distributes $1.8 million to 78 beneficiaries

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Paʻūpili Lahaina 3rd Saturdays returns this weekend on Aug. 15

Kēōkea Hoʻolauleʻa features daylong entertainment, food and fun, Aug. 29

Monthly Mokuʻula immersive film series continues Aug. 14 at Maui Ocean Center

Lahaina O-Bon Festival, an evening of remembrance, tradition and community, Aug. 14

Hisako Film Lab students premiere their original films before ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ at Regal Maui Mall

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Support Maui Foodbank when dining at Duke’s, Hula Grill and Leilani’s on the Beach, Sept. 25-28
Tin Roof celebrates 10 years on Maui with a free community pāʻina
Maui Ocean Center to host special screening of Māʻalaea’s ‘Taste for Regeneration,’ Aug. 13
Sensei Lānaʻi, A Four Seasons Resort has named Leonard ‘Leo’ Gensolin as its new Executive Chef
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Appeals court orders Maui Planning Commission to revisit preparation of an environmental review for Honuaʻula project
Three years later: Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi strives to heal invisible wounds of the Maui wildfires
Maui Council panel pauses hotel rezoning measures after hours of testimony
Infrastructure improvements underway at new Līpoa, master-planned community in South Maui

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West Maui keiki invited to inaugural Kā‘anapali Keiki Fishing Tournament End of Summer Bash
Nō Ka ʻOi Aesthetics presents Flow & Glow wellness event at Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows
HTA announces $1 million in support for 10 signature events in 2026
Coral Spawning Night at Maui Ocean Center, July 15

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Magnitude-5.2 quake strikes beneath Kama‘ehuakanaloa seamount east-southeast of Big Island

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported that the quake was part of an ongoing sequence of temblors associated with unrest that started Aug. 9 at the seamount. The quakes have no apparent impact on either Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes.

Bacteria notification, brown water advisory issued for waters off East Hawai‘i

Routine water sampling at Honoli‘i Cove detected bacteria levels above the state's permitted threshold while health officials advise the public to stay out of waters of Hilo Bay and several miles north along the Hāmākua Coast because of a brown waters.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for August 12, 2026

Moderate to locally breezy trade winds will continue through the next few days with a gradual strengthening expected Thursday into Friday. Mostly dry conditions...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for August 12, 2026

Surf along south and west facing shores will continue to remain elevated as overlapping south swells continue to fill in around the islands through tonight. A...

UPDATE: Wildland fire that caused closure of Daniel K. Inouye Highway has burned 70+ acres

Fire crews from Hawaiʻi County, state Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Pōhakuloa Training Area and air support from the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard continue to fight the blaze; firefighting operations expected to continue throughout night.

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UPDATED: Water service shutdown rescheduled for portions of Wailuā Homesteads

The shutdown originally planned for Aug. 11 is now slated for Aug. 12 and necessary to repair a water mainline affecting portions of the community.

Portions previously closed on Kūhiō Highway reopen following emergency water service repair

The county reported about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday that a one‑lane closure of the southbound lane was in effect for the portion of Kūhiō Highway between Uhelekawawa Canal Bridge and Hoi Road, in the vicinity of Safeway and Ross Dress for Less, because of necessary emergency repairs following a break in a water line in that area.

Kauai Weather Forecast for August 12, 2026

Moderate to locally breezy trade winds will continue through the next few days with a gradual strengthening expected Thursday into Friday. Mostly dry conditions...

Kauai Surf Forecast for August 12, 2026

Surf along south and west facing shores will continue to remain elevated as overlapping south swells continue to fill in around the islands through tonight. A...

Public invited to review proposals for County of Kauaʻi grant program

The Innovation Grants Program are awarded to projects that identify a local challenge or need and present a proven innovative solution.