Maui News
DWS requests South Maui conservation of nonessential water use April 3 due to mainline repair
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply is requesting all South Maui customers, including residents, visitors, hotels and condominium properties, to conserve water and limit nonessential use from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026, while crews work to repair a mainline break.
Hawaiian Style Volleyball to host 3 NCAA volleyball matches Saturday on Maui
Hawaiian Style Volleyball Club will sponsor three spring NCAA Division II women’s volleyball matches at the Jon Garcia Gymnasium on the Baldwin High School campus on Saturday.
Spring Easter happenings at Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
The Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, hosts an Easter brunch on Sunday April 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Easter at The Restaurant at Hāna-Maui Resort
With Easter just around the corner, The Restaurant at Hāna-Maui Resort offers a thoughtfully curated, locally inspired (and designed for sharing) brunch on Sunday, April 5, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Marine Institute at Maui Ocean Center launches initiative to address ongoing vessel groundings, threat to coral reefs
The Marine Institute at Maui Ocean Center has launched a comprehensive stakeholder survey and community initiative aimed at reducing vessel grounding incidents and strengthening reef protection and response systems across Maui.
MEMA highlights Tsunami Awareness Month to encourage preparedness for year-round threat
The County’s Emergency Management Agency is reminding the community that April is Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawaiʻi, an opportunity for people to prepare, protect their property and safeguard loved ones by understanding tsunami risks and taking practical preparedness steps.
Hawaiian Electric: As Iran conflict pushes up oil prices, electric bills will be higher
Hawaiian Electric customers should prepare for potential increases in energy costs in the coming months, driven by rising global oil prices linked to escalating geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing conflict involving Iran, according to a company press release.
Kanu Hawaiʻi issues urgent call for volunteers as funding cuts put strain on nonprofits
Kanu Hawaiʻi is urging businesses, community groups, and individuals statewide to take proactive steps now to prepare for Volunteer Month in April.
$1.5M now available for wildfire mitigation projects across Hawaiʻi
Grants of up to $300,000 are now available for high-impact, shovel-ready projects that reduce hazardous fuels and improve wildfire safety in areas where communities and natural landscapes meet. The Fiscal Year 2026–2027 grant round will provide $1.5 million in funding for wildfire mitigation projects statewide.
Class of 2026 high school graduation ceremonies scheduled
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education has announced graduation ceremony dates, times and locations for the Class of 2026. A list of statewide commencement celebrations is included below.
Maui Food Bank announces leadership transition as Paulson prepares to relocate
Maui Food Bank today announced that CEO Lisa Paulson will transition from her role effective April 15, 2026, as she prepares to relocate to the Washington, D.C. area to pursue opportunities focused on national advocacy.
Rep. Miyake highlights priority bills as legislative deadline nears
Central Maui Rep. Tyson Miyake is tracking several key measures moving through the State Capitol, including expanded medical benefits for firefighters and new incentives to bolster affordable housing production statewide. As the Legislature moves past the crossover deadline, bills are now transitioning to their final committees in the opposite chamber for review. Among the high-priority […]
Legacy Land Conservation Grants awarded to five projects on Maui and Molokaʻi
The Hawaiʻi Board of Land and Natural Resources approved recommendations from the Legacy Land Conservation Commission and the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife to award up to $7 million in state grants for five conservation projects across Maui and Molokaʻi.
Monthly test of civil defense warning sirens scheduled for 11:45 a.m.
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. Wednesday. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
County provides free hauling, disposal of storm-damaged appliances for Molokaʻi residents
In response to the March 2026 kona storms, the County of Maui is providing free hauling and disposal of storm-damaged appliances for Molokaʻi residents, according to the County Department of Environmental Management, Environmental Protection & Sustainability Division.
New hire at Maui Police Department arrested on suspicion of sexual assault while off duty
A probationary employee of the Maui Police Department was arrested on suspicion of second, third and fourth degree sexual assault, while off duty, police said. The 26-year-old Makawao man was taken into custody on Monday, March 30, 2026, following allegations of sexual abuse and remains detained. He has been placed on administrative leave without pay.
Maui’s Annalisa M. Bernard Lee appointed to Second Circuit Court
Gov. Josh Green today announced the appointments of two judges to the Circuit Courts of the Second and Fifth Circuits, following nominations from the Judicial Selection Commission. Annalisa M. Bernard Lee has been appointed to a judgeship with the Circuit Court of the Second Circuit (Maui).
Maui Interscholastic League surf results for third contest of the season in Hāna
Zolten Poulsen paced Maui Prep to their third straight boy’s win, while Maui Christian won the girl’s title behind Lila Sloan at the third Maui Interscholastic League surf contest, Saturday at Kokī Beach in Hāna.
Rep. Tokuda’s Office launches weekly recovery assistance in Waialua
Starting Tuesday, March 31, staff from the office of US Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) will be at the Waialua District Park gymnasium on Oʻahu from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Performing arts advocate scheduled as featured speaker for Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset
Arts advocate Barry Kawakami will discuss “Rebuilding Lahaina through the Power of the Performing Arts” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. April 7 during a meeting of the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting. The event will be preceded by a meet-and-greet event at 5 p.m. “Drawing from his personal journey and the work of the […]
