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Residents urged to file insurance claims after severe weather
Access step-by-step guidance on the Hawaiʻi Insurance Division’s website to streamline the claims process and ensure you’re well-prepared for future disasters.
Update: Traffic signal temporary repairs completed for the intersection of Puʻunēnē Avenue and Kamehameha Avenue
The traffic signal at the Puʻunēnē Avenue (Route 3500) and Kamehameha Avenue intersection is fully functioning. Interim repairs were made in the morning on Monday, March 16.
Monday Morning Maui Sports: Kamehameha Maui’s Pa‘u Spencer to continue football career at Whitworth University
The 6-foot-4, 290-pound Kamehameha Schools Maui senior offensive lineman has grown up fast and hopes to follow in the footsteps of his older siblings, both standout collegiate athletes.
Hawaiʻi National Guard activated to support counties in response to kona storm impacts
On Maui, the Guard assisted Maui Police Department by manning four traffic control points on Saturday and Sunday. The traffic control points were to protect the public from flood affected road closures. The Maui High Water Vehicle Teams were on standby to support the Maui Fire Department.
HIDOE assessing campus impacts following kona low storm
Students and teachers are already scheduled to be off this week for spring break (March 16-20). At this time, HIDOE schools are scheduled to reopen Monday for year-round staff, with the exception of Hāna High & Elementary School, which is impacted by debris and remains without power while restoration efforts continue.
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap opens March 27 at Historic ʻĪao Theater
Maui OnStage brings the world’s longest-running play to the historic ʻĪao Theater in Wailuku starting March 27, featuring a local cast in Agatha Christie’s famous “closed-room” murder mystery, The Mousetrap.
Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi, Upcountry shelters closing as kona storm threat lessens
Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi and Upcountry emergency shelters are closing at 7 p.m. today, March 15, 2026, with the National Weather Service forecasting diminishing effects to Maui County from a kona storm that has impacted the state since last week.
Lahaina artist hosts abstract painting and wearable design class
Maui artist Ali will host an abstract “Paint + Sip” art class on March 22 at King’s Tide Lahaina, offering participants a chance to turn their original paintings into custom wearable clutches. The event runs from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the gallery located at 219 Kupuohi St., Unit 101. Attendees will work in a […]
MEO paratransit and partial Human Services operations resume Monday
Maui Economic Opportunity Maui Bus paratransit and partial Human Services operations for dialysis and essential medical appointments only on Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi and Maui, except for East Maui, will resume Monday, March 16.
County of Maui kona storm recap — Sunday, March 15
MEMA is working with local and state partners to assess damage from the storm. There are still multiple road closures and traffic advisories in place. This is an updated recap of storm impacts, response, and resources on Maui.
Territorial Savings offers $150,000 in scholarships for Hawaiʻi students
Territorial Savings is inviting high school seniors across Hawaiʻi to apply for the 2026 Hope Scholarship, a program providing $2,500 grants to students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, determination and financial need.
Whale Tales 2026 marks 20 years of marine research on Maui
Whale Trust concluded its 20th anniversary Whale Tales event in Kapalua last month, drawing hundreds of attendees to discuss the latest humpback whale research and the future of global ocean health.
Kīhei shoreline hit hard in Kona low storm: ‘It’s just total chaos. It’s a total river.’
The flooding waters had so much force that longtime Kīhei resident Daniel Baralt said: “It just took the cars and just played with them like toys.”
Flooding risk evacuation notice downgraded for certain Lahaina neighborhoods
An evacuation warning notice has been downgraded to an advisory at 10:13 a.m. today, March 15, 2026, for Wahikuli and Leialiʻi areas below Ka Laʻi Ola in Lahaina due to the lower risk of flooding, according to Maui Emergency Management Agency.
Onset of next Kīlauea episode is forecast between March 30 and April 8
The Halemaʻumaʻu eruption of Kīlauea is paused. The summit is currently deflating, but tremor continues. Preliminary models suggest the forecast window for the onset of episode 44 lava fountaining is March 30 to April 8.
House of Representatives to recognize outstanding educators, students and staff
The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives is proud to recognize House Education Week at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol from March 16 – 20, 2026.
HECO 9 p.m. update: Personnel mobilized for damage assessments, power restoration
On Sunday evening, crews restored power to a majority of South Maui customers. Crews also brought back online a majority of Kula customers between the Ōmaʻopio Road area to Lower Kula Highway. About 4,600 customers (6% of customers on Maui) are currently without power, with the majority in Upcountry and East Maui.
Kona storm traffic impacts on Maui – Sunday, March 15, 2026
Roadways across Maui remain hazardous due to debris, flooding and limited turnaround space. There are still multiple road closures and traffic advisories in place. Here is an ongoing list of road closures…
MEO names Dellfinn Castroverde Driver of the Year
Dellfinn Castroverde, a driver with more than 30 years of service to Maui County residents, received the Maui Economic Opportunity Driver of the Year award during a staff ceremony Feb. 26.
Kona storm begins lifting: Flood Watch, Wind Advisory continue for Maui, Wind Warning for Haleakalā
The large and powerful kona storm that has been slowly moving across the Hawaiian Islands, is expected to begin lifting northeastward today into Monday, with heavy rain and strong winds easing across the state, according to the National Weather Service. However, periods of unsettled wet weather in a light and variable low level wind pattern will continue across the state through next week.
