Maui News
The Shops at Wailea hosts Easter celebration with festive activities
Easter brings a touch of springtime magic to Maui as The Shops at Wailea invites guests to a festive celebration on Sunday, March 29 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. The complimentary event welcomes locals and visitors for an afternoon of family-friendly activities, including an Easter bunny meet-and-greet, face painting and a live magic performance.
Water tanks relocated from Von Tempsky Community Center to support additional areas
The potable water tanks (water buffalos) previously stationed at the Von Tempsky Community Center (Kula Community Center) have been relocated to Ching’s Store and ʻUlupalakua Ranch Store to provide additional support in those areas.
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for Maui
The Department recommends staying out of the water for 48-72 hours after the rain has stopped and after the beach has received full sunshine.
Flood Watch issued from Thursday night to Sunday night
A kona low developing west of the islands will draw abundant moisture northward as it strengthens and eventually departs to north early next week. Several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall are anticipated. The heaviest rain is expected Friday night through Saturday.
Hawaiʻi County police officer enters plea in evidence tampering case
The charges stemmed from an unconstitutional search of an arrestee’s belongings inside the Hilo Police Station. Serrao later made false statements about the unconstitutional search to a presiding judge in an Application for Judicial Determination of Probable Cause for Warrantless Arrest and for the Extended Restraint of Liberty of Warrantless Arrestee.
Hawaiʻi visitor wins $100,000 playing live keno at The Orleans
Around 7 p.m., lucky winner Melvin from Honolulu placed a $2 wager where all eight of his numbers lined up to score the $100,000 jackpot.
Term-limited Kauaʻi Mayor Kawakami running for Hawaiʻi lieutenant governor
“This race is about who we are running for — our home, our people and the future of Hawaiʻi,” Derek S.K. Kawakami said during his announcement he was was running for the second-highest office in Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiʻi native plants compete for $10,000 conservation prize
Two native Hawaiian plant species are competing in a global online contest for a $10,000 grant to help save the trees and shrubs from the brink of extinction.
Easter celebration at Lahaina Cannery features keiki crafts and bunny photos
Lahaina Cannery hosts its free Hop & Shop Easter Celebration on April 4, offering families a mix of traditional holiday activities and local cultural programs at the West Maui shopping center. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes photos with Everhop the Bunny, balloon twisting and keiki crafts. The afternoon also […]
Hawaiʻi Farm Project names new tour managers for Maui operations
Hawaiʻi Farm Project has appointed Katherine Morris and Kennedy Roland to lead tour operations at its chocolate and pineapple estates as the company expands its agritourism leadership on Maui.
Hawaiʻi agriculture organizations launch Statewide Rapid Assessment Tool to support disaster recovery
In response to increasing climate-related disasters impacting local agriculture, leading farm organizations across the state have launched the Hawaiʻi Agriculture Disaster Response – Statewide Rapid Assessment Tool, a new platform designed to help farmers and ranchers report damages, estimate losses, and connect with recovery resources.
Maui Humane Society calls for aid as Hāna following severe kona storm
The Maui Humane Society has launched an emergency appeal for monetary donations to support immediate needs in Hāna following the severe kona storm over the weekend.
Wailuku man taken into custody after police response to abuse report at Kīhei residence
On Monday, March 16, 2026, at approximately 8:24 a.m., officers with the Maui Police Department responded to a residence on Anapa Place in Kīhei for a reported Abuse of Family or Household Member type incident involving a 41-year-old Wailuku man.
County DWS limits water conservation advisory to Upper Kula area only
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply has lifted water conservation advisories for all customer areas on Maui and Molokaʻi, with the exception of the Upper Kula area from Pilikino Place to Kanaio on Maui, where a conservation advisory remains in effect due to storm-related damage.
MEO Hana buses to resume limited service in town Wednesday
Maui Economic Opportunity buses in Hāna will resume limited service Wednesday, March 18. Service will be limited to Hāna town due to hazardous road conditions from the strong kona storm.
Kuhaʻo Murray headlines free Hawaiian Music Series concert at Waiola Church
Lahaina musician Kuhaʻo Murray will perform a free community concert at Waiola Church on March 26, continuing the 18th year of a music series that recently returned to the historic town. The Lahaina Restoration Foundation organizes the monthly Hawaiian Music Series event, which runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the church lawn at 535 […]
Maui Food Bank coordinates airlift of 2,000 pounds of food to Hāna
The Maui Food Bank is coordinating with the Maui Emergency Management Agency and Maui United Way to load helicopter flights to deliver 2,000 pounds of shelf-stable food to Hāna residents cut off by the recent “March Kona Low” storm system.
Nighttime single lane closure on Piʻilani Highway
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is advising highway users that the right northbound lane on Piʻilani Highway (Route 31) near East Waipuʻilani Road will be closed for night work. One lane will remain open for through traffic. This closure is several miles north of the section of South Kῑhei Road that remains closed following the kona low pressure system.
Update: Haleakalā National Park Summit District, Kīpahulu section remains closed
Due to road repairs following the weekend kona storm, both districts of Haleakalā National Park will remain closed until further notice. For updates on park conditions visit www.nps.gov/hale
DOH monitoring wastewater detection of measles in Kauaʻi County
The Hawaiʻi Department of Healthis reporting that a wastewater sample from Kauaʻi County has tested positive for measles virus. The sample was collected on Feb. 25, 2026, at a site in East Kauaʻi County and the DOH was notified of the result on March 16, 2026. The DOH continues to monitor measles statewide, including on Kauaʻi. Healthcare providers have been notified and reminded to remain alert for patients who may present with symptoms consistent with measles.
