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Officials today, Feb. 8, 2026, restricted Hāna Highway to local traffic only due to reports of fallen trees and landslides, among other safety issues, during the severe weather event that started Saturday. This means only residents and visitors living or staying in East Maui should be driving on Hāna Highway through the front (Haʻikū) or the back (Kaupō) sides.

In Upcountry Maui, about 1,300 customers will remain without power overnight as island-wide gusts exceed 30 mph. In Kaluako‘i, Moloka‘i, crews are working to repair a damaged utility pole in a remote area before power is estimated to be restored early tomorrow morning.

The members are launching this caucus to bolster efforts to protect federal workers and strengthen merit-based federal civil service so these dedicated public servants can continue to deliver for the American people without political interference.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation notifies road users that striping work will close one lane in various areas on Waiehu Beach Road (Route 3400) from Tuesday, Feb. 10, to Thursday, Feb. 12.

Update: 6:54 a.m., Feb. 8, 2026: A tree is down blocking the entire roadway at mile marker 21 on Hāna Highway in the vicinity of Wailua Falls. A crew is en route. Update: 7:42 a.m., Feb. 8, 2026: A crew is responding to a report of large rocks on the road at mile marker 8 […]

Update: (8:57 p.m., Feb. 12, 2026) Davis was located and found to be in good health.  The Maui Police Department thanks the public for their assistance.

The Maui Chamber of Commerce is excited to reveal this year’s entertainment for their 5th Annual BizMixx Maui: Stetsons & Stilettos event, on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at the Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort.

The Paia Inn and several other properties owned by Michael Baskin were listed in a bankruptcy auction slated for March. However, a trustee appointed to the case last week said it’s yet to be determined whether the properties will be sold or if there would be a reorganization.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is notifying road users that lanes on Puʻunēnē Avenue at the intersection with Kamehemeha Avenue will be closed overnight from Friday, Feb. 13, to Saturday, Feb. 14.

A surface trough near the island of Maui continues to blanket the Hawaiian Islands in deep unstable tropical moisture through Monday. An upper level low just west of the islands and windy trade winds will produce periods of heavy rain, a few thunderstorms and flash flooding threats lasting through Monday afternoon. The highest threat for flash flooding will remain along the windward slopes of each island potentially driven by terrain anchored heavy showers.

Kahului traffic lights on the neighborhood roadway intersection of Wākea and Kamehameha avenues are blinking due to an electrical issue, according to County of Maui Department of Public Works.

The American Red Cross Pacific Islands Region is working with state and local emergency managers to prepare residents and visitors for impending storms which are predicted to impact all the Hawaiian Islands with high winds and major flooding.

As of 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, there were around 70 customers without electricity on Oʻahu, and no outages on Hawaiʻi Island or in Maui County. More than 4,000 customers on Oʻahu who had been without power at some point during the day have had electricity restored.

Low Gravity, a Maui non-profit organization, will host its Circus Lolo production as a fundraiser this spring at a private estate in Haʻikū. Performances are scheduled for April 3-4. Proceeds will support Low Gravity’s free community programs, including the ʻOli ʻOli Club keiki enrichment program and monthly Keiki Fun Zones. The production features a cast […]

Love and the irresistibly fragrant bloom of fresh-cut flowers will be in the air at Maui Pineapple Tour’s first-ever Valentine’s Day Floral Workshop and Dinner, bringing together the timeless romance of tropical flowers and red roses and your own personal bouquet-crafting creativity. Set for Feb. 12, from 3:30 to 7 p.m., at the Maui Pineapple Store and Hāli‘imaile General Store, the hands-on crafting experience and ‘ono farm-to-table dinner celebrates one of the most enduring symbols of Valentine’s Day and romance just before the big day.  

Hawaiian Electric’s outage map displays information about current power outages and can be found on the company’s website and its mobile app. When multiple outages occur, updates to the map may be delayed. 

Mayor Richard Bissen signed an emergency proclamation today, Feb. 7, 2026, ahead of severe weather that is predicted by National Weather Service to impact Maui County more than other counties in the state.

Through workshops, cultural experiences, and legislative simulations, students strengthen their voices, practice collaboration, and envision their role in shaping Hawaiʻi’s future—honoring the program’s roots while responding to the needs of today’s lāhui. 

The Kula Community Association invites community members to attend its General Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, featuring timely updates on invasive species, water quality, watershed restoration, and East Maui water management. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the evening, beginning with food and informal conversation.

The grant will help to reinforce and strengthen Native Hawaiians’ connections to ʻohana (family), moʻomeheu (culture), and ʻāina in support of OHA’s Mana I Maoli Ola Strategies and Outcomes.