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Hawaiian Electric monitoring severe weather, preparing for possible impact
With the severe weather including thunderstorms and flash flooding forecast to arrive this week, Hawaiian Electric is proactively preparing to respond as it monitors developing weather conditions.
DOH and CDC Investigate Invasive Group A Streptococcal (iGas) Infections in West Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health and Hawaiʻi District Health Office are working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate a report of high rates of a serious bacterial infection called invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) in West Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiian Moment – Baldwin House
Prior to the 2023 wildfire, the Baldwin Home was the oldest house still standing on the island of Maui. It was a recognizable landmark in the heart of historic Lahaina. Recent storms have resulted in further damage to the structure.
Chaminade, UH Hilo, Hawaiʻi Pacific play round-robin women’s volleyball tournament on Maui
More than 800 Maui fans were treated to a rare chance to see NCAA Division II women’s volleyball on Saturday at the Jon Garcia Gym on the Baldwin High School campus. The event was sponsored by Hawaiian Style Volleyball Club.
Maui Council cheers gold medal wrestlers, then wrestles with an affordable housing project refund
The Maui County Council celebrated local high school wrestling champions Thursday before grappling with a contentious request for an affordable housing project refund.
Update/Rescheduled: Council’s evening budget meetings continue this week in Hāna, Kīhei and Lahaina
The evening budget meetings scheduled for Wednesday in Kīhei and Thursday in Lahaina have been rescheduled to April 14 and 17, respectively, because of the island’s current flood watch, Council Vice-Chair Yuki Lei K. Sugimura announced.
Op-Ed: Interisland shipping costs matter— Why water carrier legislation deserves a pause
Op-Ed: Currently, two bills relating to water carriers in the Hawaiʻi State Legislature, Senate Bill 2694 and House Bill 2386, are moving forward, raising awareness and growing concern for businesses and community organizations.
Calling all Maui kalo farmers: Who among you can grow kalo as fine as Queen Emma?
The Queen’s Challenge competition, which honors Queen Emma and highlights the skills and pride of kalo (taro) farmers across Maui, will take place once again at the 2026 East Maui Taro Festival on April 18 at the Hāna Ballpark.
Update/Located: Kahului woman reported missing by concerned family member
Update: Atkinson was located and found to be in good health. The Maui Police Department thanks the public for their assistance.
Hawaiian Moment — Ola I ka wai a ka ʻōpua. There is life in the water from the clouds.
Although we are coming to the summer months (June – September), we must always remember and appreciate ua (rain) as it is the source of wai – fresh water.
Heavy rain and flooding potential expected late Tuesday into the weekend
The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain and flooding, expected to impact the state late Tuesday into the weekend.
Maui Bicycling League hosts 2026 E-Bike Giveaway for Maui fire survivors
The Maui Bicycling League, in partnership with the Hawaiʻi Bicycling League, announced the recipients of the 2026 E-Bike Giveaway for Maui Fire Survivors, a program designed to support mobility, recovery and access to transportation for individuals impacted by the 2023 Maui wildfires.
Hawaiʻi woman sentenced to federal prison for stealing disaster relief funds intended for Lahaina and Pacific Palisades fire victims
A Hawaiʻi woman was sentenced to four months in prison followed by three years of supervised release, following her guilty plea to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The charge stems from allegations of stealing disaster relief funds, intended for Lahaina and Pacific Palisades fire victims.
West Maui Recreational Committee hosts Recreation Expo for West Maui youth, April 12
Mana Mentors and the West Maui Recreational Committee announce the upcoming West Maui Recreation Expo, taking place Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kapalua Cart Barn (1000 Kapalua Drive).
State lawmakers to discuss Hawaiʻi Hurricane Relief Fund
The informational briefing scheduled for Monday afternoon, April 6, comes at a critical time as Hawaiʻi continues to respond to impacts from recent back-to-back kona lows that slammed into the state in March.
Lahaina Think Space unveiled at Lahainaluna High School with cultural blessing
Maui Public Art Corps and the County of Maui unveiled the new Lahaina Think Space on April 1, with a traditional blessing led by Uncle Bill Garcia and hosted by Sissy Lake-Farm, Cultural Consultant for Maui Public Art Corps. The gathering marked the opening of a month-long interactive residency at Lahainaluna High School designed to center student voices and community storytelling as part of early conversations surrounding Lahaina’s future memorial spaces.
Scouting America, Aloha Council names Matson, Inc. as 2026 Distinguished Citizen Honoree
Scouting America, Aloha Council will honor Matson, Inc. as the 2026 Distinguished Citizen Honoree at the annual Distinguished Citizen Dinner on Oct. 29, 2026, at Sheraton Waikīkī Beach Resort.
Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission vice chairperson receives Visionary Legacy Award
“Michael’s leadership is nothing short of visionary,” wrote Hawaiʻi State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus (LGBTQ+) Commission in a joint statement. “From shaping policy to building community, he has dedicated his life to ensuring that LGBTQ+ people in Hawaiʻi are not only protected but empowered to thrive.”
Seasonal employees sought for PALS summer session from June 8-July 24, 2026
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation is accepting seasonal employment applications for its PALS Program summer session from June 8 to July 24, 2026.
Kamaʻāina artists sought for Hawaiʻi climate action residency program
This initiative seeks to engage artists to explore the realities of climate change and channel their art to inspire and connect Hawaiʻi residents to climate challenges around the state.
