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19th Annual Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem to draw more than 400 participants
Pro surfer, Ian Walsh of Maui hosts the 19th Annual Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem at Ho’okipa Beach Park, May 13-14, 2023.
ʻĪao Valley State Monument remains closed, reopening postponed until further notice
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources issued an update saying the reopening of ʻĪao Valley State Monument is postponed until further notice.
Kamaʻāina Nights at QKC features Streetlight Candence, Desmond Yap, and Maui Waena ʻUkulele Band
The Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center announces a lineup of weekend events including Kamaʻāina Nights on Friday, April 21, and a hula themed Keiki Club on Saturday, April 22 in honor of Merrie Monarch.
Annual Healthy Kids Day at Maui Family YMCA, Saturday, April 29
The Maui Family YMCA hosts its annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., located at 250 Kanaloa Ave in Kahului.
Maui Entertainment, Arts, Community, April 13-19
For a list of upcoming events, concerts, shows and entertainment for April 13-19, find our comprehensive listing HERE.
Travelers alerted of busy airports as thousands travel to Merrie Monarch Festival
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is alerting travelers of busy times at airports as thousands ascend to Hawai‘i Island for the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival.
Maui Mompreneur Spring Event, April 29-30
The Maui Mompreneur Spring Craft and Gift Fair is scheduled for 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, 2023. The event takes place at the University of Hawaiʻi Pāʻina Building.
Hawaiʻi House lawmakers approve 77 Senate bills before second crossover deadline
Key measures passed by the House today include bills relating to electronic smoking devices, child welfare services, a state telework pilot monitoring system, firearms, and destination management in Hawaiʻi.
“Hawaiʻi on the Hill” to return after a 3 year hiatus, to showcase 50 Hawaiʻi companies
After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) will once again host the 7th Annual “Hawaiʻi on the Hill” event this June in Washington, D.C.
Schatz joins in introducing legislation to improve airport resilience, preparedness
US Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) joined colleagues in introducing legislation aimed at improving the infrastructure at airports to make them more resilient to severe weather and natural disaster events.
Seabury Hall presents “The SpongeBob Musical Youth Edition” April 14 and 15
Seabury Hall’s Middle School presents The SpongeBob Musical Youth Edition at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 15, and at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 15.
Kīhei Charter School hopes to become first “zero waste” public school in Hawaiʻi
Students at Kīhei Charter School are hoping to become the first “zero waste” public school in the state, and in doing so, potentially become a model for other schools and the community at large.
Update: Expanded Earth Day event at UHMC, April 26
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College’s Student ʻOhana for Sustainability (SOS) club is partnering with Maui Huliau Foundation to host an expanded annual Earth Day celebration on the campus Great Lawn on Wednesday, April 26, from 3 to 6 p.m.
MEO Annual Report shows 19,239 individuals and families were helped in 2022
Maui Economic Opportunity assisted 19,239 individuals and families and helped 15,203 achieve economic stability and security, according to the nonprofit agency’s recently released 2022 Annual Report.
Update/Open: Lahaina Bypass Traffic Advisory
Update: 12:13 p.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2023. The Lahaina Bypass is now Open.
Water service outage to affect customers on Crater Rd. in Kula, April 11
A water service outage will occur along Crater Road in Kula from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 while work is done on a water line.
Visitor treated for injuries sustained in alleged assault in Kīhei
Maui police have launched an investigation into an altercation in Kīhei that left a visitor with injuries from an alleged assault in Kīhei early Saturday morning.
Measles infection identified in Oʻahu international traveler
The state Department of Health is investigating a confirmed measles case involving an unvaccinated O‘ahu resident returning from international travel.
Merrie Monarch travelers reminded of ʻōhiʻa quarantine in place
Travelers attending the Merrie Monarch Festival this week are reminded that quarantine restrictions remain on the transport of ʻōhiʻa from Hawaiʻi Island due to the fungal plant disease, rapid ʻōhiʻa death (ROD), which is devastating to native forests.
Council committee to hear from Upcountry Maui residents on county budget Wednesday
The Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee will receive testimony from Upcountry Maui residents on the county’s fiscal year 2024 budget Wednesday, April 12, at 6 p.m. at Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center.
