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Flags ordered to half-staff for National Firefighters Memorial Weekend
The flag order for Sunday, May 3, 2026, is in observance of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.
Public invited to review draft Statewide Historic Preservation Plan
The plan will guide how the state, county agencies, Native Hawaiian organizations and communities work together to identify, protect and steward Hawaiʻi’s historic and cultural resources from 2026 through 2034.
West Maui Rep. Cochran leads House in floor no-shows — again, but not as much
State Rep. Elle Cochran of West Maui missed 20% of floor sessions so far this year, the highest absence rate among all House members, according to House of Representatives’ Daily Session Attendance sheets. The records show Cochran was absent for 11 out of 55 session days.
Get ready for the Visitor Industry Charity Walk
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association invites Maui to join this year’s annual Charity Walk fundraiser for Maui County at the War Memorial Events Complex in Wailuku. The MHLA Visitor Industry Charity Walk takes place on Saturday, May 9, at 8 a.m.
DLNR and Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority team up to restore coral on Oʻahu
At the Kewalo site, the restoration project builds on previous efforts by DAR and partners from Kuleana Coral Restoration to save live corals after an anchor-damage event in 2024. The project also provides a new educational experience for recreational divers and operators.
Senate confirms Vladimir Devens as Chief Justice of Hawaiʻi Supreme Court
The Hawaiʻi State Senate today confirmed the appointment of Vladimir P. Devens as Chief Justice of the Hawaiʻi State Supreme Court for a term to expire in 10 years.
Old Pioneer Mill site with smokestack sells for nearly $20M, future plans remain mystery
The purchase of the 19-acre property comes nearly three years after the Aug. 8, 2023 wildfire destroyed the offices, coffee mill and other buildings owned by Pioneer Mill Company, a subsidiary of Kaanapali Land.
Go behind the scenes with Marine Institute at Maui Ocean Center
Guests on Maui Ocean Center’s Behind the Scenes Tours will now make a stop at The Marine Institute at Maui Ocean Center to learn about the nonprofit organization’s work protecting Maui’s marine resources.
Hawaiʻi’s statewide emergency siren test, May 1
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
Volcano Watch — Kīlauea summit eruptions outside of Halemaʻumaʻu
Volcano Watch: While eruptions at the summit of Kīlauea most frequently occur within Halemaʻumaʻu, they can occur outside of the modern caldera as well.
Mother’s Day Happenings at Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Guests and residents alike are invited to gather in the Haleakalā Gardens for a multi-course Mother’s Day brunch buffet that will feature a chef-inspired menu of fresh favorites, with highlights including a raw seafood bar and carving station. End the day at Kilolani Spa, and indulge in the Mother’s Day Escape package, with 2.5 hours of treatments accompanied by a glass of champagne.
State Film Commissioner Donne Dawson retires after 25 years
Hawai‘i State Film Commissioner Donne Dawson will be retiring from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism effective April 30, 2026, concluding 25 years of service managing the Hawai‘i Film Office and the state’s film program.
Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center announces Receiving Day for Impressions & Imprints
Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center invites artists to submit work for Impressions & Imprints, a juried exhibition bringing together artists working in printmaking, metalsmithing, and ceramics. Online registration will be open from May 12–19, 2026, with Artwork Receiving Day taking place on Tuesday, May 19, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center in Makawao.
Kona Low storms drive March visitor spending down 1.6%
Back-to-back Kona Low storms in March hobbled Hawaiʻi’s tourism economy, triggering an estimated $300 million in lost revenue as flooding, flight cancellations and attraction closures disrupted spring break travel across the islands.
UH study shows researchers can predict El Niño 15 months in advance
Researchers from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa published a study showing that they can skillfully predict El Niño and La Niña 15 months ahead of time using only observations of the ocean surface temperature and height—no complex climate model needed.
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.
