Maui News
American Red Cross volunteers prepare for storm in Hawaiian Islands
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.
Hawaiian Electric prepared to respond to severe weather impacts this weekend
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.
Circus Lolo production set for April at a private estate in Haʻikū
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 […]
Maui Pineapple Tour’s Floral Workshop and Dinner brings on the bloom for Valentine’s
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.
What to know about Hawaiian Electric outage information during severe weather
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 Bissen signs emergency proclamation ahead of severe weather
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.
ʻAha ʻŌpio o OHA 2026 – A free youth leadership and civic education experience
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.
Kula Community Association to host public meeting, Feb. 11
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.
Awaiaulu, Inc. to receive $500,000 from OHA to support Hawaiian language, culture, traditions, identity and sense of lāhui
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.
Mālama Kula to host monthly “Kula Kūpuna Talk Story” at Lahaina Brewing Co. Upcountry Taproom
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.
Put a little love in the mailbox this Valentine’s Day
While text messages disappear, a Valentine’s card endures; a handwritten message also carries thought — and heart — spanning miles.
Puʻunēnē Avenue night closures to switch over traffic signals
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).
HHSAA Boys Soccer State Championships rescheduled due to weather
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 senators take aim at predatory student loan lenders
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.”
Cold front to stall over Maui; Flood Watch and Wind Warning through Monday afternoon
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.
Volcano Watch: New ‘Is Tephra Falling?’ citizen science tool launched in Hawaiʻi
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.
Maui lane closures for the week of Feb. 7 – Feb. 13
The state Department of Transportation has multiple lane closure scheduled on Maui for the week of Feb. 7-13, 2026. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Maui County Council honors DII football champions, Kamehameha Schools Maui
Introduced by Council Vice-Chair Yuki Lei Sugimura, the resolution recognizes the second consecutive state title in football for Kamehameha Schools Maui.
Gomez and Manlapao promoted to Assistant Chief posts at the Maui Police Department
The Maui Police Department announced the promotions of Terence Gomez to Assistant Chief of Technology and Support Bureau and Bryan Manlapao to Assistant Chief of Uniformed Services Bureau.
Hawaiian Electric trimming trees, continuing preparations for severe weather this weekend
Hawaiian Electric continues to trim trees and make additional preparations to respond to any impact from severe weather forecast for this weekend, including possible thunderstorms, strong winds and flooding. Hawaiian Electric is closely monitoring conditions and urges customers be prepared for possible power outages.
