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Maui Business Salon to highlight local food trucks, May 5

Akakū Maui Community Media will host itʻs May Maui Business Tuesdays event with the theme “Maui Food Trucks.” The salon will be held Tuesday May 5, 2026 from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at Akakū Center in Suite 204 and hybrid via Zoom.

The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, May 9

Each year on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across the country collect non-perishable food donations from customers. These donations go directly to local food pantries to provide food to people who need our help.

Hirono presses Burgum on US history, staffing cuts; demands accountability

US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, questioned US Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on the Department’s efforts to remove mentions of key aspects of US history, including slavery, in national parks across the country.

Case opposes funding measure that slashes nutrition assistance to Hawaiʻi families

US Rep. Ed Case (HI-01) voted in his Appropriations Committee against his majority colleagues’ Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies funding measure.

Maui Council Budget Committee slightly trims mayor’s $1.616 billion budget

The Maui County Council’s Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee completed its review of Mayor Richard Bissen’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget this week, unanimously adopting a revised spending plan of approximately $1.608 billion.

Wailea Beach Resort to host Lei Day celebration, May 2

Wailea Beach Resort hosts a May Day Lei Day event on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., honoring the Polynesian tradition of giving and receiving lei.

45th Annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival lineup, June 25-28, 2026

The Kapalua Wine & Food Festival is proud to announce its return for a milestone 45th annual celebration, taking place June 25-28, 2026. As one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious culinary events, the festival is the ultimate destination for oenophiles and culinary enthusiasts to share world-class cuisine and premium global wines.

Tree planting effort to increase canopy at island schools

Ten schools have been selected to participate in the statewide Shade Trees for Schools program, a joint effort of the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife’s Kaulunani Urban & Community Forestry Program and the Hawaiʻi Department of Education.

Schatz details impact from kona low storms, urges long-term support for recovery

US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) spoke on the Senate floor about last month’s kona low storms which produced continuous flooding and resulted in widespread damage across Hawai‘i.

MEO welcomes Jared Appleby as CFO; Melissa Magonigle as HR Director

Jared Appleby and Melissa Magonigle joined the Maui Economic Opportunity executive leadership team in April as Chief Fiscal Officer and Human Resources Director, respectively.

Dept. of the Attorney General warns public of individual allegedly impersonating Hawaiʻi state official

The department was recently alerted that Iqbal Khowaja is allegedly presenting himself as the “CTO of the State of Hawaiʻi” at the Bitcoin 2026 conference underway in Las Vegas and has made similar claims in prior conference appearances and on social media profiles, according to the state.

Senate confirms leadership for Hawaiʻi Agribusiness Development Corporation Board of Directors

The Hawaiʻi State Senate has confirmed Gov. Josh Green’s reappointment of current Board Chair Jayson M. Watts to the board of directors of the Agribusiness Development Corporation, along with the appointments of David Hinazumi and Joshua Uyehara. The confirmations ensure leadership continuity for the agency responsible for managing the state’s most critical agricultural land and water infrastructure.

Hawai‘i Journalism Initiative Chevron Forward

Loss of land in storm complicates recovery for ‘Īao Valley residents
As state, Maui Health decide future of damaged Kula Hospital, another long-term care facility nears capacity
Hawaiʻi designates April 27 as Brother Joseph Dutton Day for his work at Kalaupapa Settlement on Molokaʻi
Maui businesses brace for higher shipping costs as state bill moves closer to reality

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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

Maui Business Salon to highlight local food trucks, May 5

Dept. of the Attorney General warns public of individual allegedly impersonating Hawaiʻi state official

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua appoints Courtney Conching as Director of Group Sales

Southwest Airlines boosts ʻOhana Rewards

Grant funding available for eight projects to increase specialty crops in Hawaiʻi

Arts & Entertainment Chevron Forward

Maui Kamehameha Parade issues call for parade entries

The MACC presents Earth, Wind & Fire, June 14

Kaniala Masoe headlines next free Lahaina Concert

Lei Day at Wailuku First Friday, May 1

Mayor Bissen announces 99th Maui County Fair will return to War Memorial in Wailuku

Maui Food and Dining Chevron Forward

45th Annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival lineup, June 25-28, 2026
Point Break Pizza & Panini Partners with Pacific Whale Foundation for May Fundraising Campaign
Cinco de Mayo returns to West Maui at Lahaina Cannery
Renowned chef and baker Nancy Silverton to headline May Day events on Lānaʻi
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Housing & Real Estate Chevron Forward

LCLT opens homebuyer portal for Lahaina-rooted residents seeking path to homeownership
Hawaiʻi will need nearly 60,000 new homes by 2050, AARP report finds
UH Maui College hosts green building presentation for Earth Day
First cohort graduates from BIA Hawaiʻi PACT Program at Kīpūola Kauhale

Maui Activities Chevron Forward

Wailea Beach Resort to host Lei Day celebration, May 2
Maui Kamehameha Parade issues call for parade entries
Maui Chocolate Tour introduces new Farm and Feast Experience
Four Seasons Resort Maui hosts Second Annual Earth Day Expo

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US Small Business Administration opens Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Hawai‘i following Kona low storms

The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is June 14.

Study reveals robust seasonal cycles among vast diverse ocean microbial communities

The study by University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa oceanographers provides new insight into how high levels of biodiversity are maintained in the open ocean.

10.5-mile extension of Daniel K. Inouye Highway shelved in 2018 now back in the works

The project is among the proposed $10 billion in federal investments the state is seeking as part of land lease negotiations with the military.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 1-7: Lei Day, AstroDay, Mother’s Day Orchid Show and more

This upcoming weekend promises 3 days packed full of so much fun for the entire ‘ohana, we had to slightly increase the top 10 to a top 11 things to do — with activities, events and festivals planned spanning from the earth under your feet to outer space.

Historic row from Washington State to Maui launches May 1

The four-man crew: Joshua Dukes, Greg Anderson, Johnny Martinez, and Wilton Ngotel; will attempt the 3,100 mile transpacific crossing without sails, engines, or a support vessel, relying entirely on teamwork and physical strength to navigate one of the world’s most demanding environments.

Kauai News Chevron Forward

Case opposes funding measure that slashes nutrition assistance to Hawaiʻi families

US Rep. Ed Case (HI-01) voted in his Appropriations Committee against his majority colleagues’ Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies funding measure.

Mass kill of 168 seabirds on Kauaʻi sparks renewed calls for action

A devastating attack, suspected to be by feral cats, has killed wedge-tailed shearwaters on Kauaʻi's Shipwreck Beach.

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue expands East Coast reach with new Georgia location

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue continues to expand its East Coast presence with the opening of its newest location in Duluth, Georgia, offering a taste of Hawaiʻi’s iconic "plate lunch."

Final call issued for chefs to compete in Kaua’i Poke Fest in June at Kōloa Landing

Kauaʻi Poke Fest returns to Kōloa Landing Resort on June 20, where chefs from Hawaiʻi and beyond will compete for more than $10,000 in prizes before celebrity judges, including Sam Choy.

Kauai Weather Forecast for April 30, 2026

Moderate to locally breezy trades will prevail for the next several days, resulting in periods of shower activity across primarily windward and mauka...