MEMA, other agencies to participate in April 23 training in Kahului A multiagency, full-scale training exercise will be held Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Kahului, according to Maui Emergency Management Agency. During this time, smoke and emergency vehicle activity may be visible in the areas of Kahului Harbor and Kahului Airport.

A multiagency, full-scale training exercise will be held Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Kahului, according to Maui Emergency Management Agency. During this time, smoke and emergency vehicle activity may be visible in the areas of Kahului Harbor and Kahului Airport.

#MEMA

2026-27 Hawai‘i Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamp Art Contest winners announced Conservation stamp highlights the wild pig, while game bird stamp features the California valley quail, which was originally brought to the islands in 1818 as a gift to King Kamehameha.

Conservation stamp highlights the wild pig, while game bird stamp features the California valley quail, which was originally brought to the islands in 1818 as a gift to King Kamehameha.

#gamebird

County Department of Liquor Control office to be closed for half day April 24 The County of Maui Department of Liquor Control, located at 110 Alaʻihi St., Room 212, Kahului, will be closed for a half day for department training starting at noon Friday, April 24, 2026.

The County of Maui Department of Liquor Control, located at 110 Alaʻihi St., Room 212, Kahului, will be closed for a half day for department training starting at noon Friday, April 24, 2026.

Hawaiʻi Gas hiring for temporary summer jobs throughout islands Positions are designed for recent high school grads and college students; the utility is recruiting for a range of posts at all locations statewide.

Positions are designed for recent high school grads and college students; the utility is recruiting for a range of posts at all locations statewide.

#HawaiiGas

‘Drive Aloha’ video contest challenges Hawaiʻi high school students to promote safe driving Hawai'i high school students have the chance to win up to $2,000 for their school by creating a 60-second video that creatively answers the question, "What does Drive Aloha mean to you?"

Hawai'i high school students have the chance to win up to $2,000 for their school by creating a 60-second video that creatively answers the question, "What does Drive Aloha mean to you?"

#DriveAloha #DTRICInsurance #MauiNews #MauiNow

May trolling announcement for Kahoʻolawe The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has announced the following permitted trolling dates for May 9-10 and 30-31 (12:01 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday).

The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has announced the following permitted trolling dates for May 9-10 and 30-31 (12:01 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday).

#Kahoolawe

UH: Honu emerge as reef defenders against invasive algae in Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu) have been documented for the first time actively grazing on Chondria tumulosa, an aggressive invasive red alga that has spread rapidly across reefs among three of the northernmost atolls in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (PMNM).

Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu) have been documented for the first time actively grazing on Chondria tumulosa, an aggressive invasive red alga that has spread rapidly across reefs among three of the northernmost atolls in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

#honu #UH #PMNM

Kaiser Permanente reports Alliance Unions ratify new contracts to deliver wage increases, protect affordability After nearly 11 months of negotiations, Kaiser Permanente welcomes the ratification of 52 collective bargaining agreements covering more than 61,000 employees represented by unions within the Alliance of Health Care Unions.

After nearly 11 months of negotiations, Kaiser Permanente welcomes the ratification of 52 collective bargaining agreements covering more than 61,000 employees represented by unions within the Alliance of Health Care Unions.

UPDATE: No tsunami risk to Hawaiʻi after 7.4 earthquake east of Japan There is NO tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a powerful earthquake that struck off the east coast of Japan late Sunday, prompting tsunami monitoring across parts of the Pacific.

There is NO tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a powerful earthquake that struck off the east coast of Japan late Sunday, prompting tsunami monitoring across parts of the Pacific.

Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke will not seek re-election Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke announced today that she will not seek re-election to a second term. In a statement, Luke said, “This weekend, after a long discussion with my family and close friends, I decided not to seek re-election to a second term as Lieutenant Governor."

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke announced today that she will not seek re-election to a second term. In a statement, Luke said, “This weekend, after a long discussion with my family and close friends, I decided not to seek re-election to a second term as Lieutenant Governor."

#LtGov #SylviaLuke

USCG recovery intensifies, support continues in Guam following Super Typhoon Sinlaku US Coast Guard crews press north Sunday toward communities still isolated by the effects of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, launching a coordinated surge to reopen ports across the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

US Coast Guard crews press north Sunday toward communities still isolated by the effects of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, launching a coordinated surge to reopen ports across the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

#CNMI #Guam #Sinlaku

New data tool gives side-by-side comparison of House and Senate budget drafts Hawaiʻi Appleseed Center for Law & Economic Justice has announced a major update to its Hawaiʻi Budget webpage, giving advocates, policymakers, and community members a powerful new tool to track the state's supplemental budget process in real time.

Hawaiʻi Appleseed Center for Law & Economic Justice has announced a major update to its Hawaiʻi Budget webpage, giving advocates, policymakers, and community members a powerful new tool to track the state's supplemental budget process in real time.

#budgetbill #HB1800

NTSB releases preliminary report on Kauaʻi helicopter crash that killed 3, injured 2 The preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board did not provide a cause of the crash, but said the pilot reported severe vibrations and loss of directional control while making a turn.

The preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board did not provide a cause of the crash, but said the pilot reported severe vibrations and loss of directional control while making a turn.

#Kauai #NTSB

Direct2UH gets $400K boost from national grant program aimed at simplifying path to college Building on the success of Direct2UH — the direct admissions initiative launched in October 2025 that offers free entry to Hawaiʻi public high school seniors based on their grade-point average — the grant will fund a unified admissions system with enhanced outreach and guidance.

Building on the success of Direct2UH — the direct admissions initiative launched in October 2025 that offers free entry to Hawaiʻi public high school seniors based on their grade-point average — the grant will fund a unified admissions system with enhanced outreach and guidance.

#Direct2UH

Scholarship offering from Friends of Haleakalā National Park Annually, FHNP awards three scholarships of $2,000 each to graduating high school seniors or continuing undergraduate students from Maui County pursuing studies related to the biology, ecology and/or conservation of ecosystems such as that of Haleakalā National Park.

Annually, FHNP awards three scholarships of $2,000 each to graduating high school seniors or continuing undergraduate students from Maui County pursuing studies related to the biology, ecology and/or conservation of ecosystems such as that of Haleakalā National Park.

#Haleakala #scholarship

Rotary Club of Wailuku to host presentation on stormwater and Adopt-A-Highway program The Rotary Club of Wailuku will host Stormwater Maui for a presentation on stormwater management and the Adopt-A-Highway program on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 12 to 1 p.m. at 130 Market Street in Wailuku.

The Rotary Club of Wailuku will host Stormwater Maui for a presentation on stormwater management and the Adopt-A-Highway program on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 12 to 1 p.m. at 130 Market Street in Wailuku.

#stormwater #adoptahighway #rotary #Wailuku

Maui E-Bike Program Serves Fire Survivors, Highlights Ongoing Transportation Need The Maui Bicycling League successfully hosted its 2026 E-Bike Giveaway Event for Maui Fire Survivors on April 11 at Maui Sunriders in Kapalua, bringing together community leaders, partners, and recipients in a meaningful step forward in Maui’s ongoing recovery.

The Maui Bicycling League successfully hosted its 2026 E-Bike Giveaway Event for Maui Fire Survivors on April 11 at Maui Sunriders in Kapalua, bringing together community leaders, partners, and recipients in a meaningful step forward in Maui’s ongoing recovery.

#ebike #MauiBicyclingLeague

Peak monk seal pupping season is underway; public reminded to give seals space Hawaiian monk seal peak pupping season is underway across the islands, a critical time for one of the state’s most endangered species. Monk seals give birth year-round, but the months from March through August are the busiest for births.

Hawaiian monk seal peak pupping season is underway across the islands, a critical time for one of the state’s most endangered species. Monk seals give birth year-round, but the months from March through August are the busiest for births.

#monkseal

Triennial emergency exercise at Kapalua Airport involved simulation of disaster to test response, preparedness The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation was joined by emergency responders and volunteers in a triennial emergency exercise at Kapalua Airport (JHM) in West Maui on Friday, April 17.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation was joined by emergency responders and volunteers in a triennial emergency exercise at Kapalua Airport (JHM) in West Maui on Friday, April 17.

#JHM #KapaluaAirport

West Maui resort’s emergency erosion measures, blocked beach access stir public pushback The Hyatt Regency Maui says it needs to shore up the beach after last month's Kona storm swept away much of the sand, but community members say it will lead to more beach loss.

The Hyatt Regency Maui says it needs to shore up the beach after last month's Kona storm swept away much of the sand, but community members say it will lead to more beach loss.

#Mauibeacherosion
#HyattRegencyMaui

Maui OnStage Youth Spring Musical and Community Toy Drive The Maui OnStage Education & Youth Program presents its spring musical production, The Most EPIC Birthday Party Ever, running April 25 through May 3 at the Historic ʻĪao Theater.

The Maui OnStage Education & Youth Program presents its spring musical production, The Most EPIC Birthday Party Ever, running April 25 through May 3 at the Historic ʻĪao Theater.

#MauiOnStage #TheMostEpicBirthdayPartyEver

Child & Family Service joins community for successful 6th Annual ʻOhana Fest on Maui Child & Family Service joined hundreds of Maui families and community partners at the 6th Annual ʻOhana Fest on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at UH Maui College, in a strong show of support for Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Child & Family Service joined hundreds of Maui families and community partners at the 6th Annual ʻOhana Fest on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at UH Maui College, in a strong show of support for Child Abuse Prevention Month.

#OhanaFest #EUluE

Hawaiian Electric using drones as a wildfire safety tool on Maui As part of its ongoing wildfire safety strategy, Hawaiian Electric will begin this month using unmanned aircrafts, or drones, for aerial inspections of its electrical infrastructure in identified wildfire risk areas throughout Maui. Inspections will continue through June 2026. 

As part of its ongoing wildfire safety strategy, Hawaiian Electric will begin this month using unmanned aircrafts, or drones, for aerial inspections of its electrical infrastructure in identified wildfire risk areas throughout Maui. Inspections will continue through June 2026. 

#HECO #drone

Consumer Alert: Public warned about investment scams on Meta platforms These scams include pump-and-dump scams, confidence scams and fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes that take advantage of victims to extract as much money from them as possible.

These scams include pump-and-dump scams, confidence scams and fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes that take advantage of victims to extract as much money from them as possible.

#scam #dcca

Hawai‘i State Attorney General urges residents to verify charities when donating to Kona low disaster relief efforts Hawai‘i residents are urged to verify where they are sending their money as charities and crowdfunding platforms solicit donations in the wake of the severe Kona low storms and floods.

Hawai‘i residents are urged to verify where they are sending their money as charities and crowdfunding platforms solicit donations in the wake of the severe Kona low storms and floods.

Volcano Watch: Fountains and festivities; Kīlauea erupts Episode 44 as Merrie Monarch begins Comparing different eruptions can be a bit like comparing apples to oranges. But no matter how you compare, the ongoing eruption made an impression in terms of its longevity, with two active vents and impacts to areas downwind, including the changing topography of the summit.

Comparing different eruptions can be a bit like comparing apples to oranges. But no matter how you compare, the ongoing eruption made an impression in terms of its longevity, with two active vents and impacts to areas downwind, including the changing topography of the summit.

#volcanowatch

Nighttime traffic signal work in Kahului to repair kona low damage The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation notifies highway users that the traffic signal at Kamehameha Avenue and Puʻunēnē Avenue (Route 3500) will either function in flash mode or be dark from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Saturday, April 18.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation notifies highway users that the traffic signal at Kamehameha Avenue and Puʻunēnē Avenue (Route 3500) will either function in flash mode or be dark from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Saturday, April 18.

#Kahului #Puunene #KamehamehaAve

Fundraiser for Maui boy battling leukemia set for Saturday at Hope Chapel The Family Fund Day for 9-year-old Rafael "Rafa" Fernandes takes place Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hope Chapel in Kīhei.

The Family Fund Day for 9-year-old Rafael "Rafa" Fernandes takes place Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hope Chapel in Kīhei.

#RafaelFernandes #lukemia #fundraiser

Broadway star to join Maui youth for intergenerational concert in Makawao The Keiki Kupuna Hoʻike will bring together youth performers and Broadway actress Kate Reinders for an evening of music and intergenerational connection April 26 at the Seabury Hall Theatre in Makawao.

The Keiki Kupuna Hoʻike will bring together youth performers and Broadway actress Kate Reinders for an evening of music and intergenerational connection April 26 at the Seabury Hall Theatre in Makawao.

Senate designates April 2026 as National Native Plant Month The US Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution Tuesday designating April 2026 as National Native Plant Month, highlighting the role indigenous flora plays in environmental conservation and Hawaiʻi’s cultural heritage.

The US Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution Tuesday designating April 2026 as National Native Plant Month, highlighting the role indigenous flora plays in environmental conservation and Hawaiʻi’s cultural heritage.