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Survey: Most Americans eye Hawaiʻi as international travel alternative
Recent global events led two-thirds of American travelers to reconsider international trips, with 85% identifying Hawaiʻi as their top domestic alternative, according to a survey released by Hawaii.com.
Maui Brewers Festival tickets go on sale for May 16 fundraiser
Tickets for the 15th annual Maui Brewers Festival are on sale online as the Maui Arts & Cultural Center prepares for its signature fundraiser featuring more than 50 craft brews.
Nonprofit humanitarian group, CORE mobilizes support following Hawaiʻi floods
Hawaiʻi is experiencing its worst flooding in over 20 years – and CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) is mobilizing to support vulnerable communities impacted, particularly across Oʻahu’s North Shore, including Waialua, Haleʻiwa, and Lāʻie.
‘They carry a meaningful message’: State legislators give back through Easter basket tradition
Donations collected during the 27th annual drive come at a particularly important time following the two kona lows that slammed into the state during the past 2 weeks and will help support organizations on the front lines responding to increased needs.
Astronomers put new spin on how planets form through largest survey of exoplanets using Big Island observatory
‘Spin is a fossil record of how a planet formed,’ said study lead author and researcher at Northwestern University Dino Chih-Chun Hsu in an announcement about the discovery. ‘By measuring how quickly these worlds rotate, we can start to piece together the physical processes that shaped them tens to hundreds of millions of years ago.’
Volcano Watch — Taking Kīlauea’s Temperature
Geochemical analysis of erupted tephra samples over the past decade help scientists understand the temperature of Kīlauea’s shallow magma system under the summit—and things have been “heating up.”
Upcountry community meeting on Kona storm impacts draws 100+ attendees
The Upcountry community meeting Thursday hosted by Mayor Richard Bissen to discuss the impacts of the recent Kona storms drew more than 100 attendees.
Partial Puʻunēnē Avenue closure announced for traffic signal programming
The closure will be nightly from 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. the next day on Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31. The last closure will open at 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1.
Island Energy Services challenges Hawaiʻi customers to help raise $100,000 for American Red Cross disaster relief
Island Energy Services has increased its American Red Cross fundraising match from $20,000 to $50,000, with a goal of raising a combined $100,000 for disaster relief efforts across Hawaiʻi.
County’s Office of Recovery evolves to lead recovery efforts from recent storms
Established by Mayor Richard Bissen in the wake of the 2023 Maui wildfires, the County of Maui Office of Recovery is taking on the County’s long-term recovery efforts from subsequent emergencies and natural disasters, such as the recent kona storms.
Community event this Sunday to test coastal water quality following kona storm
Volunteers are needed to help understand how the recent kona storm and floods have affected Maui’s coastal areas. The University of Hawaiʻi is leading a community-driven, coastal water quality sampling event across Maui this Sunday, March 29.
Hisako Film Lab hosts Fast Kine Maui 4-Day Film Challenge Premiere Party in Lahaina
Hisako Film Lab, in collaboration with Fuzz Box Productions, invites the community to celebrate local creativity at the Fast Kine Maui 4-Day Film Challenge Premiere Party. The free event will take place on Sunday, March 29 at the Fuzz Box in Lahaina, beginning at 7 p.m., with film screenings starting at 7:30 p.m.
Attorney General Lopez provides biweekly update on public corruption investigation
The Department of the Attorney General today issued its regular biweekly update regarding the ongoing criminal investigation into the previously federally disclosed transfer of approximately $35,000 in funds.
Swarm of 28 tectonic earthquakes detected beneath Maunakea
The HVO reports that these tectonic events are not related to magma movement. “Stress gradually accumulates over time and is most likely due to the weight of the island,” according to the HVO.
Schatz, colleagues introduce legislation to repeal Trump’s AI Moratorium
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaiʻi) led a group of six senators in introducing the Guaranteeing and Upholding Americans’ Right to Decide Responsible AI Laws and Standards (GUARDRAILS) Act to repeal President Trump’s executive order seeking to prevent states from regulating artificial intelligence.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center Hosts Easter Hop with Keiki Activities, Prizes, and Bunny Photos
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center invites the community to celebrate Easter and the start of the Spring season at its Easter Hop on Saturday, April 4, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. This free, family-friendly event brings together interactive activities, festive photo opportunities, and a center-wide egg hop, with delightful discoveries designed for keiki and families to enjoy.
Mouflon sheep hunting season on Lāna‘i is around the corner
The Lānaʻi mouflon sheep season will feature four hunts: an archery hunt, a youth hunt, a muzzleloader hunt, and a general rifle hunt.
Swell Soda Co. Opens at Azeka Shopping Center Makai
A fresh wave of flavor has landed in South Maui with the grand opening of Swell Soda Co., now serving customers at Azeka Shopping Center Makai, Unit 119, conveniently located next to Bank of Hawaiʻi.
Maui Young Professionals hosts inaugural Tech Panel event in Maui on March 31
The Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi’s Young Professionals Program (COCHYP) is hosting the first-ever Maui Tech Panel & Mixer on March 31 from 5 – 7:30 p.m. at Maui Brewing Co. in Kīhei, 605 Līpoa Parkway.
UH Community Colleges earn national marketing gold for powerful student stories
The University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges have earned a gold 2025 Paragon Award from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations—underscoring the quality and impact of the marketing work being done across the seven community colleges currently serving almost 24,000 students.
