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Rep. Tokuda announces Congressional Art Competition
US Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) announced that her office is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. This annual nationwide contest invites high school students from across Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional District to showcase their artistic talents, with this year’s theme titled “Reflections of Hawaiʻi.”
Powerful kona storm to impact the state this week
A powerful kona storm will begin impacting the western end of the state as early as Tuesday, then spread across the remainder of the island chain by midweek.
Maui County Council BFED Committee launches survey on budget priorities
The council will spend several weeks reviewing the budget, which covers the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
Breakthroughs outlined in 2025 National Oceanic and Atmospheric science report
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration led no shortage of scientific breakthroughs in 2025: from launching satellites with new instruments to advance space weather observations to deploying unmanned systems for critical data that could improve hurricane forecasts.
Brandi Carlile to perform at Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi
Oscar-nominee, 11-time Grammy-winner, two-time EMMY-winner and No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Brandi Carlile will headline a live concert for Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi at the 600-seat open-air amphitheatre overlooking Hulopoe Bay.
Utility work to periodically close one lane on Honoapi‘ilani Highway, March 9-13
Sections of the right northbound lane of Honoapi‘ilani Highway between Fleming Road and the intersection at Kāʻanapali Parkway/Hālelo Street may be intermittently closed from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., from Monday, March 9 to Friday, March 13 and from Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20, for roving Hawaiian Telcom utility work. One lane will be open for through traffic.
State officials warn of deceptive solar sales tactics
State agencies are warning Hawaiʻi residents about door-to-door salespeople falsely claiming that government programs provide free solar panels, emphasizing that state employees do not use cold-calling or home visits to sell equipment. The Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority reported receiving a recent surge in complaints involving representatives who use misleading tactics to pitch solar photovoltaic and […]
Puʻunēnē Avenue night closures start March 10 in Kahului
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation will close Puʻunēnē Avenue between Wākea Avenue and West and East Kauaʻi streets for two nights starting March 10 to allow crews to do traffic signal work.
US Rep. Tokuda schedules town hall meetings for Lahaina, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi
US Rep. Jill Tokuda will host a series of town hall meetings across Maui County starting March 21 to discuss federal policies and address resident concerns regarding the current presidential administration. The meetings provide a venue for constituents to ask questions directly of the congresswoman, whose district includes the Neighbor Islands and rural Oʻahu. Attendees […]
‘GET Local’: Keiki chefs can find new food adventures by entering video cooking contest
Budding cooks should create a 5- to 7-minute video preparing a healthy recipe with at least one locally sourced fruit, vegetable or protein; winners receive an immersive farm and food adventure, going behind the scenes to learn directly from professionals in the culinary arts and local agriculture.
Major housing and infrastructure investments for wildfire recovery move forward
The County of Maui Office of Recovery’s Hoʻokumu Hou program announced major investments in the long-term recovery from the 2023 Maui wildfires with the selection of seven multifamily rental housing projects and 22 infrastructure and mitigation improvement projects that have been conditionally awarded Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funding.
Measles case confirmed in visitor on Oʻahu — DOH notifies public of exposure locations
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health, State Laboratories Division has confirmed a case of measles in a vaccinated adult visitor to Oʻahu. The DOH is investigating the case to identify those who might have been exposed and is working with them to prevent the spread of disease.
South Maui’s saltier, more turbid waters could signal drought is taking a toll
A group of citizen scientists and water quality experts are working to find out what’s causing recent changes offshore.
Slappy Cakes Maui hosts ‘Paws & Pancakes’ fundraiser for Maui Humane Society, March 14
Slappy Cakes Maui invites the community to its First Annual “Paws & Pancakes” fundraiser on Saturday, March 14, 2026, benefiting the Maui Humane Society. For the entire day, 10% of all pancake sales will be donated to the Maui Humane Society to support animal rescue, shelter care, and adoption programs across Maui.
Hawai‘i Nature Center opens enrollment for Spring Nature Adventure Camps on O‘ahu and Maui
Hawaiʻi Nature Center is now accepting registrations for its Spring Nature Adventure Camps on Oʻahu and Maui, offering keiki ages 6 to 11, an immersive environmental science experience designed to support both academic growth and personal development during spring break.
Leaders with Aloha FurEver Pets to speak at Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting
Organization leaders with Aloha FurEver Pets Foundation will discuss expanding access to spay and neuter services on Maui during a Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting.
Laʻakea Village sets town hall meeting for Pāʻia inclusive housing project
Laʻakea Village will host a community town hall meeting March 31 to share progress on a planned 22-unit affordable housing development in Pāʻia designed for adults with disabilities and support staff. The meeting will run from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. at the village site at 639 Baldwin Ave. Organizers said the session will provide updates […]
Mākena Golf & Beach Club Golf Tournament raises funds for Maui youth and families
Community, compassion, and commitment came together on the fairways as Mākena Golf & Beach Club hosted one of its annual benefit golf tournaments in support of Maui Youth & Family Services and Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Maui.
OHA and GoFarm Hawaiʻi Launch Cultivating Canoe Crops Course on Hawaiʻi Island
OHA in collaboration with GoFarm Hawaiʻi, is offering the Cultivating Canoe Crops Course, a six-week agricultural development program on Hawaiʻi Island.
Jersey Mike’s Subs encourages diners to ‘sub-port’ Special Olympics Hawaiʻi
This March, Jersey Mike’s Subs is joining forces with Special Olympics Hawaiʻi to make a “sub-stantial” impact on the local community during the company’s annual Month of Giving campaign. Starting March 1, 2026, customers will have the option to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar or make a donation at any Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurant in Hawaiʻi — six locations on Oʻahu and three on Maui — as well as on the Jersey Mike’s Subs mobile app.
