La‘akea Village kicks off ‘ambitious’ 4-year goal to build homes for adults with developmental disabilities

The Hawai‘i Department of Health recently launched a new public service announcement campaign to encourage adults to get screened for colorectal cancer starting at age 45. Colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer, is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in people younger than 50, but is highly treatable if caught in early stages. 

One lane on Waiehu Beach Road (Route 3400) may be closed beginning next week for pavement marking and striping work.

Governor Josh Green and the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency announced the launch of a statewide interim Disaster Case Management Program for residents impacted by the kona low weather events in March.

Hisako Film Lab, in collaboration with Fuzz Box Productions, successfully launched its inaugural Fast Kine Maui 4-Day Film Challenge, culminating in a premiere party on March 29 at The Fuzz Box in Lahaina. The event brought together filmmakers, friends, and community members to celebrate the four days of fast-paced creativity and original storytelling.

Nā Hale O Maui blessed a new project Wednesday in Kahului that will bring seven permanently affordable four-bedroom homes to local families through a unique community land trust model.

The County of Maui Department of Water Supply is requesting that all South Maui customers, including residents, visitors, hotels and condominium properties, conserve water and limit nonessential use from 5 a.m. Sunday, April 5, through 6 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2026, while crews complete permanent repairs to a South Maui mainline.

A fountaining eruption at Kīlauea’s caldera is projected between April 6 to April 14, potentially impacting residents and visitors with ash and tephra.

Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program successfully recruits and nurtures professionals-in-training for the state’s most needed primary and mental health care disciplines; they are prepared to deliver quality, culturally informed health services.

After Episode 44 ends, assuming activity is similar to the first 43 episodes, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory will lower alert level and aviation color code for Kīlauea one level lower than the current norm, to Advisory and Yellow, respectively.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health, Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents to a recall issued by RAW FARM for its Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese, both shredded and block products due to potential contamination with E. coli O157:H7.

The County of Maui’s new School to Pool program is now making a splash in South Maui with Kīhei Elementary School students.

Applications opened Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for the County of Maui Office of Economic Development, Fiscal Year 2027 grant program, which supports projects and events that generate meaningful economic impact, strengthen local industries and enhance the overall well-being of Maui County residents. Deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m. April 30, 2026.