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.
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.
Puʻunēnē Ave. Improvements Project completed ahead of schedule and on budget
A dedication ceremony was held Friday for the Puʻunēnē Avenue Improvements Project in Kahului. The nearly $26 million project, which covered 7/10 of a mile, converted the two lane road into a four lane roadway near the intersection with the Kūihelani Highway, effectively easing congestion and creating a safer, more accessible route.
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.
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.
Hot Kūpuna Nights returns to Lahaina on April 22
The County of Maui Office of Recovery, in collaboration with the Hawaiian Music Perpetuation Society, invites kūpuna and their ʻohana to join the next Hot Kūpuna Nights on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center Social Hall. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Free and open to the community.
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.
Maui Chocolate Tour introduces new Farm and Feast Experience
The Maui Chocolate Tour at Ku‘ia Estates announced the launch of its new Farm and Feast Experience, combining an immersive cacao farm tour with a delightful dining experience at Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina. This unique journey offers guests an opportunity to explore the rich agricultural heritage of Maui while indulging in delicious, locally-crafted chocolate and Italian-inspired cuisine.
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.
Senator McKelvey announces $250M for South and West Maui in Senate Draft of Supplemental State Budget
Senator Angus McKelvey (District 6, West Maui, Mā‘alaea, Waikapū, South Maui) announced that approximately $250 million in capital improvement project (CIP) funding has been secured in the Senate draft of the state budget bill, HB 1800 HD1 SD1. The funds will support critical infrastructure, recovery, and community investment projects across South and West Maui.
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.
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.