Maui News
Pavement marking and striping work to close one lane on Waiehu Beach Road
One lane on Waiehu Beach Road (Route 3400) may be closed beginning next week for pavement marking and striping work.
State of Hawaiʻi launches kona low interim Disaster Case Management Program
Governor Josh Green and the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency announced the launch of a statewide interim Disaster Case Management Program for residents impacted by the kona low weather events in March.
Fast Kine Maui 4-Day Film Challenge debuts with full house premiere in Lahaina
Hisako Film Lab, in collaboration with Fuzz Box Productions, successfully launched its inaugural Fast Kine Maui 4-Day Film Challenge, culminating in a premiere party on March 29 at The Fuzz Box in Lahaina. The event brought together filmmakers, friends, and community members to celebrate the four days of fast-paced creativity and original storytelling.
Nā Hale O Maui breaks ground on seven affordable homes in Kahului
Nā Hale O Maui blessed a new project Wednesday in Kahului that will bring seven permanently affordable four-bedroom homes to local families through a unique community land trust model.
South Maui waterline temporary repair completed; Water conservation requested from 5 a.m. Sunday through 6 p.m. Monday
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply is requesting that all South Maui customers, including residents, visitors, hotels and condominium properties, conserve water and limit nonessential use from 5 a.m. Sunday, April 5, through 6 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2026, while crews complete permanent repairs to a South Maui mainline.
Precursory activity begins ahead of Episode 44 of the Kīlauea eruption Friday morning
A fountaining eruption at Kīlauea’s caldera is projected between April 6 to April 14, potentially impacting residents and visitors with ash and tephra.
Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program strengthening Hawaiʻi’s healthcare workforce
Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program successfully recruits and nurtures professionals-in-training for the state’s most needed primary and mental health care disciplines; they are prepared to deliver quality, culturally informed health services.
Volcano Watch: Adapting to an evolving eruption; revising Kīlauea’s alert level, aviation color code notifications
After Episode 44 ends, assuming activity is similar to the first 43 episodes, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory will lower alert level and aviation color code for Kīlauea one level lower than the current norm, to Advisory and Yellow, respectively.
DOH alerts public about Raw Farm, Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese due to potential E. coli
The Hawai‘i Department of Health, Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents to a recall issued by RAW FARM for its Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese, both shredded and block products due to potential contamination with E. coli O157:H7.
County School to Pool program helping 100 South Maui keiki learn to swim
The County of Maui’s new School to Pool program is now making a splash in South Maui with Kīhei Elementary School students.
County OED Fiscal Year 2027 grant program opens with April 30 deadline to apply
Applications opened Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for the County of Maui Office of Economic Development, Fiscal Year 2027 grant program, which supports projects and events that generate meaningful economic impact, strengthen local industries and enhance the overall well-being of Maui County residents. Deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m. April 30, 2026.
County seeks public input on fieldhouse and community center proposed for West Maui
The County of Maui Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input on a proposed fieldhouse and community center in West Maui. The tentative plans were announced at the County’s Lahaina Community Meeting on Wednesday evening.
Ready Keiki expands public pre-K access; New Early Childhood State Plan released
The Hāna-Lahainaluna-Lānaʻi-Molokai complex has offered a public pre-K classroom at every elementary school since the 2024-25 school year.
Hawaiʻi’s first high school health learning lab marks milestone for workforce training
Proof-of-concept launches statewide network to grow Hawaiʻi’s healthcare workforce.
Maui police launch ‘Put the Phone Away or Pay’ campaign against distracted driving
Beginning Monday, April 6, and continuing through April 13, 2026, motorists will see heightened traffic enforcement as part of the departmentʻs participation in the national “Put the Phone Away or Pay” campaign for distracted driving awareness enforcement.
Intermittent closures on Honoapiʻilani Highway in Honokōhau for rock scaling work
The Honoapiʻilani Highway (Route 30) in Honokōhau will be subject to intermittent closures for rock scaling and slope stabilization work beginning Monday, April 6. The work is being done to remove loose rock and stabilize the slopes following the kona low storms in March.
Council Committee opens budget deliberations with Finance Department review
The Maui County Council’s Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee launched its first day of fiscal year 2027 deliberations on Wednesday in Council Chambers, beginning with an overview from the Department of Finance.
The MACC presents ‘A Starry Night Cinema Series’ free screenings for the community
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents a series of free nights under the stars in the A&B Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion with our Starry Night Cinema screenings. Admission is free with no advance registration needed.
Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset to award five academic scholarships
Applications are now open for the “Go for the Green” scholarships. The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset is awarding five $2,500 academic scholarships to five graduating seniors who live in West Maui, Hāna, Lānaʻi or Molokaʻi and attend high schools on Maui, Lānaʻi or Molokaʻi.
Kō Restaurant and Jackson Family Wines present Kō & Vine – An Earth Day Wine Dinner
In honor of Earth Day on April 22, 2026, Kō Restaurant at Fairmont Kea Lani invites guests to an intimate evening of world-class cuisine and sustainably produced wines with “Kō & Vine,” a five-course dinner celebrating mindful stewardship of land, vineyard, and table. The exclusive event, limited to 30 seats, will pair the culinary artistry of Executive Chef Matt Dela Cruz with a curated selection of wines from Jackson Family Wines, guided by Master Sommelier Michael Jordan.
