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Hawaiʻi Law Enforcement Standards Board seeks qualified applicants to fill six vacancies

The Hawaiʻi Law Enforcement Standards Board is seeking law enforcement professionals and members of the public who want to help strengthen professional standards, accountability and public trust in law enforcement across the state.

DOH reports H5N1 avian flu detected in Kauaʻi County wastewater sample

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health is reporting that a wastewater sample from Kauaʻi County tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza.

Maui visitor arrivals rise 10.5% in September, but shorter stays trim spending

More people visited Maui in September than a year earlier, but they stayed fewer days and spent slightly less overall, according to preliminary state figures released Thursday.

Stormy weather passes; Halloween forecast calls for ‘typical October day’ with a bit more humidity

Today will be a transitory day from a more wet to an overall drier pattern across the island chain, according to the National Weather Service. Trades will be the dominant wind as scattered showers focus along windward and upslope mauka areas.

$40M heading to Hawai‘i to increase cargo capacity at Kahului Harbor, deliver goods faster to Maui

US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) announced the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation will receive $40.1 million in federal funding to expand cargo capacity at Kahului Harbor and deliver goods faster to Maui residents.

Maui Country Club welcomes local culinary educator Peter Pak as executive chef

Maui Country Club welcomes Peter Pak as its new executive chef, bringing experience in Maui’s culinary and hospitality industries, from resort kitchens to educating the island’s next generation of culinary professionals.

Flood Watch expires after periods of heavy rain, rockfalls, and road closures in East Maui and ʻĪao

WEATHER UPDATE: The Flash Flood Warning for East Maui and a Flood Watch for Maui County expired Thursday evening, Oct. 29, 2026. Earlier in the day, periods of heavy rainfall caused flash flooding, mudslides, rockfalls, downed trees and road closures in East Maui and flash flooding in parts of ʻĪao Valley in Central Maui.

Blind Boys of Alabama to perform at MACC’s Castle Theater Dec. 10

The Blind Boys of Alabama, the six-time Grammy Award-winning gospel group, will perform at 7 p.m. Dec. 10, 2026, at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater.

Artist registration for 2027 Maui Open Studios open until Oct. 30

Artists have until Oct. 30 to register for the 2027 Maui Open Studios, a three-weekend event running Feb. 20 to March 7 in communities across the island, organizers announced.

Keiki Halloween at The Shops at Wailea draws crowd of 350 for costume contest, trick-or-treating, family fun

The Shops at Wailea welcomed over 350 guests to its annual Keiki Halloween celebration on Saturday, Oct. 24, bringing ʻohana together for an afternoon of costumes, candy and festive fun.

Partial Maui Veterans Highway closure announced for Friday night to Saturday morning, weather permitting

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation reports that two northbound lanes on Maui Veterans Highway (Route 311) will be closed from 8 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday at the intersection with Hansen Road in Puʻunēnē, for traffic signal work.

Flood Warning extended to 5:45 p.m. for East Maui with heaviest rain near Hāmoa and Hāna

Doppler radar indicated heavy rain over East Maui with rain rates of 0.5 to 1.5 inches per hour. The heaviest rain is over the far eastern end of Maui near Hāmoa and Hāna.

Hawai‘i Journalism Initiative Chevron Forward

Bissen, Sugimura make last big push for mayor as big money pours into Maui County race
In West Maui, Democrat-turned-Republican defends House seat against Lahaina Strong organizer, local business advocate
Maui County voters to decide 8 charter amendments, 2 state constitutional amendments. What would the changes mean?
With new school 3 years away, Lahaina elementary students, staff make do in post-fire temporary campus

History & Culture Chevron Forward

Maui welcomes Hawaiian season of rest and renewal at Historic Mokuʻula
Hawaiʻi Congressional Delegation leads resolutions honoring Hawaiian History
Community turns out for UH Maui College’s Molokaʻi Farm Niu & Kalo Festival
Nolo nearly stationary south of Hawaiʻi Island, forecast to strengthen and remain well south of islands

Maui Business Chevron Forward

Maui visitor arrivals rise 10.5% in September, but shorter stays trim spending

Maui Country Club welcomes local culinary educator Peter Pak as executive chef

Pacific Media Group names Sherri Grimes as President of PMG’s Radio division for all islands

Kahului Airport ranks third among medium-sized US airports for holiday travel surge, study finds

Winners announced for the 2026 Annual Mayor’s Small Business Awards

Arts & Entertainment Chevron Forward

Blind Boys of Alabama to perform at MACC’s Castle Theater Dec. 10

Artist registration for 2027 Maui Open Studios open until Oct. 30

Keiki Halloween at The Shops at Wailea draws crowd of 350 for costume contest, trick-or-treating, family fun

The Ritz-Carlton Maui welcomes Justin Kawika Young  to Kapalua Concert Series, Nov. 6

Pōʻai Lincoln wins title at 5th Annual Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Haʻihaʻi Falsetto Contest

Maui Food and Dining Chevron Forward

Maui Country Club welcomes local culinary educator Peter Pak as executive chef
Kapalua Resort Restaurant Week, Oct. 26 – Nov. 6
Coconuts Fish Cafe launches new fundraiser program for local nonprofits and schools
Sheraton Maui opens Italian-inspired restaurant on Kāʻanapali Beach
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Housing & Real Estate Chevron Forward

ASB teammates support local families and affordable housing with $271,000 in contributions to five nonprofits
Council narrowly rejects resolutions to rezone condos as hotels for continued transient vacation rental use
Free Renterʻs Rights Training offers education to local tenants and landlords, Oct. 21, 2026
Maui County condo sales jump in September as single-family sales decline

Maui Activities Chevron Forward

Christmas comes to Kā‘anapali with The Westin Maui’s new Holiday Suite and a full season of festivities
East Maui water issues focus of Oct. 24 event at Wailele Farm in Haʻikū
22nd Annual Lāhainā Town Cleanup rescheduled for Saturday
Photos: 99th Maui County Fair draws thousands on opening night, more to come

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Local farmers find dependable market through Hawaiʻi Department of Education’s farm-to-school program

The program has introduced new recipes featuring the locally-grown ingredients on school breakfast, lunch and after-school snack menus.

All the afterlife is a stage: Palace Theater again invites ghosts, ghouls to take residence for Halloween

Hilo's largest immersive walk-through haunted house attraction invites the public to catch a few scares during spooky season performances this weekend.

14 motorists arrested for DUI during week of Oct. 12-18 on Big Island roads

There has been a total of 630 DUI arrests so far this year, a decrease of 12.86% compared with 723 total arrests during the same period in 2025.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for October 30, 2026

The flooding threat will remain through rest of the afternoon primarily across the windward areas of the Maui and the Big Island. Conditions will generally be...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for October 30, 2026

The current northwest swell will gradually decline through the evening before a small short period north-northeast swell will fill in Friday and maintain small...

Kauai News Chevron Forward

4 days before General Election, Rapozo, Carvalho make final push to become Kauaʻi’s next mayor

The men, both County Council members, are running for the seat being vacated by Derek S.K.Kawakami, who is term limited and on the ballot for Hawaiʻi's No. 2 job, lieutenant governor.

Crime scene specialists are Kaua‘i Police Department October Employees of the Month

Kaua‘i Police Chief Rudy Tai also recently expressed appreciation to all Kaua‘i Police Department staff for exemplary contributions to Hurricane Lowell recovery efforts.

Anaina Hou Community Park to kick off 2027 with worldwide debut of Island Dawn musical collab

Tickets are on sale now for the 2-night event featuring an all-star lineup performing improvisational dance music; the Jan. 1-2 performances also will support Kaua‘i's ongoing recovery from Hurricane Lowell, including a portion of ticket sales going to KKCR Kaua‘i Community Radio.

Kauai Weather Forecast for October 30, 2026

The flooding threat will remain through rest of the afternoon primarily across the windward areas of the Maui and the Big Island. Conditions will generally be...

Kauai Surf Forecast for October 30, 2026

The current northwest swell will gradually decline through the evening before a small short period north-northeast swell will fill in Friday and maintain small...