Maui News
Maui to open Temporary Evacuation Point at 9 p.m. at King Kekaulike High School
In coordination with the Maui Emergency Management Agency, County of Maui Department of Human Concerns and the state Department of Education, the American Red Cross will open a Temporary Evacuation Point at King Kekaulike High School gymnasium at 9 p.m., Feb. 8, 2026, ahead of potential severe weather impacts.
Slack key artist Makana to perform at Maui Arts & Cultural Center
Slack key guitarist Makana will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. March 7 at the McCoy Studio Theater. The performance will feature a mix of traditional and original songs, incorporating mele and moʻolelo. Makana, a student of slack key masters Raymond Kāne, Sonny Chillingworth and Bobby Moderow Jr., is known for blending folk traditions with […]
All state parks and forest areas closed due to severe weather
The Hawai‘i State Department of Land and Natural Resources closed all state parks and forest areas to the public as of 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, due to the expected continuance of severe weather conditions across the state.
Maui County severe weather update as of 4 p.m., Feb. 8, 2026
All County of Maui offices on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi will be closed on Monday, Feb. 9, and only essential personnel will report to work. All County parks and permitted playing fields will be closed on Monday, Feb. 9.
Chinese New Year Celebration at Lahaina Cannery, Feb. 20
Lahaina Cannery welcomes the community back for its annual Chinese New Year Celebration on Friday, Feb. 20. This year, the enter rings in the Year of the Horse with an afternoon packed with a traditional performance, hands-on activities and family-friendly fun that captures the spirit of the season.
HHSAA postpones DI Boys Basketball regional games due to severe weather
Maui’s Kekaulike was scheduled to play Mililani on Monday afternoon at Kekaulike. That game has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026.
‘People of Action Friendraiser’ set for Rotarians on March 3
The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset will host a “People of Action Friendraiser” at 5:30 p.m. March 3 at the Maui Chocolate Rooftop Pavilion, located at 78 Ulupono St.
St. Anthony School to cease Grades 9-12, with preschool to eighth grade continuing
Reverend Monsignor Terrence Watanabe, Pastor of Saint Anthony of Padua Church in Wailuku, announced today the closure of St. Anthony High School effective school year 2026-2027. While the high school division will cease operations, the school plans to continue serving students from preschool through eighth grade using a new multi-age classroom model.
ʻOhana Care Maui launches new educational speaker series
ʻOhana Care Maui announces the February ʻOhana Care Speaker Series workshop. This free monthly educational workshop series is designed to support seniors, anyone with diabetes, and their families.
State offices and all public schools closed on Monday, Feb. 9 due to severe weather
Gov. Josh Green, along with state emergency management and public safety officials, provided an update on the severe weather impacting Hawaiʻi. State offices and the Department of Education Schools on all islands will be closed on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.
Hāna Highway restricted to local traffic only due to safety amid severe weather event
Officials today, Feb. 8, 2026, restricted Hāna Highway to local traffic only due to reports of fallen trees and landslides, among other safety issues, during the severe weather event that started Saturday. This means only residents and visitors living or staying in East Maui should be driving on Hāna Highway through the front (Haʻikū) or the back (Kaupō) sides.
HECO 9 p.m. update: 1,300 customers on Maui to remain without power overnight
In Upcountry Maui, about 1,300 customers will remain without power overnight as island-wide gusts exceed 30 mph. In Kaluako‘i, Moloka‘i, crews are working to repair a damaged utility pole in a remote area before power is estimated to be restored early tomorrow morning.
In wake of civil service challenges, Hirono, colleagues launch Federal Workforce Caucus
The members are launching this caucus to bolster efforts to protect federal workers and strengthen merit-based federal civil service so these dedicated public servants can continue to deliver for the American people without political interference.
Striping work to close one lane on Waiehu Beach Road
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation notifies road users that striping work will close one lane in various areas on Waiehu Beach Road (Route 3400) from Tuesday, Feb. 10, to Thursday, Feb. 12.
Hazards on Hāna Highway: tree down in Wailua, rocks on road near Kolea Reservoir
Update: 6:54 a.m., Feb. 8, 2026: A tree is down blocking the entire roadway at mile marker 21 on Hāna Highway in the vicinity of Wailua Falls. A crew is en route. Update: 7:42 a.m., Feb. 8, 2026: A crew is responding to a report of large rocks on the road at mile marker 8 […]
Update/Located: Kahului woman reported missing by concerned family
Update: (8:57 p.m., Feb. 12, 2026) Davis was located and found to be in good health. The Maui Police Department thanks the public for their assistance.
BizMixx Maui 2026 presents ‘Stetsons & Stilettos’
The Maui Chamber of Commerce is excited to reveal this year’s entertainment for their 5th Annual BizMixx Maui: Stetsons & Stilettos event, on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at the Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort.
Lanes on Puʻunēnē Avenue to be closed overnight for traffic signal improvements
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.
Wet weather, Wind Warning remains in forecast through Monday afternoon; Flood Advisories for Maui until 2 a.m., Molokaʻi until midnight
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 intersection traffic lights blinking until repaired
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.
