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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.

The grassroots nonprofit, Mālama Kula, hosts the third installment of their monthly “Kula Kūpuna Talk Story” series at Lahaina Brewing Co. Upcountry Taproom on Monday, Feb. 9, from 5:30-7 p.m.

While text messages disappear, a Valentine’s card endures; a handwritten message also carries thought — and heart — spanning miles.

The state Department of Transportation is notifying road users that all lanes on Puʻunēnē Avenue (Route 3500) will be closed nightly from 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 to 4:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13. The closure affects lanes between Wākea Avenue and Kūihelani Highway (Route 380).

The Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association has announced the cancellation and rescheduling of final-day matches for the 2026 Boys Soccer State Championships. This decision follows National Weather Service alerts for a flood watch and high wind watch.

US Sen. Mazie Hirono and eight other senators released a report Friday revealing an investigation into how private student loan lenders may profit from federal student loan cuts included provisions in the Republican-backed “Big, Beautiful Bill.”

A front will stall over Maui County through the weekend, allowing deep tropical moisture to pool over the island chain. This in combination with a disturbance aloft moving over the state, will bring the potential for heavy rainfall, a few thunderstorms and flash flooding beginning this afternoon and continuing through Monday afternoon. The greatest risk for flash flooding is expected in windward areas.

Like the “Did You Feel It?” earthquake reporting tool helps make maps of areas affected by shaking, the new tool helps scientists map areas affected by tephra fallout; observations will be used to assess the character and size of the eruption plumes from Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island, along with the dispersal pattern of tephra fall.