Business State warns public about fraudulent investment schemes on Meta platforms
Business Bank of Hawaiʻi launches new Center for Family Business and Entrepreneurs
PlayStreets Kaua‘i, Kaua‘i Skate ‘Ohana to host Hanapēpē Skatepark Project kickoff party
New Hanapēpē Skatepark represents an investment of about $1.56 million to enhance recreational opportunities for youth and families on Kauaʻi’s westside; construction is set to begin Monday, April 27, and anticipated to be completed by fall this year. April 17, 2026 · 05:00am
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Kaua‘i News
State warns public about fraudulent investment schemes 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.
Registration for A+ after-school program opens next week
Families are urged to prepare documents needed for after-school program registration by April 22.
Relief available to Hawai‘i businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by Kona low storms
Small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations in Kalawao and Kaua‘i are only eligible to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
Bank of Hawaiʻi launches new Center for Family Business and Entrepreneurs
Center helps Hawaiʻi business owners plan for succession, unlock opportunity and navigate complexities of business, family and personal wealth.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority seeks proposals for events, cultural preservation initiatives
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is inviting organizations to apply for funding to support cultural preservation, enhance community experiences, and promote major events throughout the islands.
PlayStreets Kaua‘i, Kaua‘i Skate ‘Ohana to host Hanapēpē Skatepark Project kickoff party
New Hanapēpē Skatepark represents an investment of about $1.56 million to enhance recreational opportunities for youth and families on Kauaʻi’s westside; construction is set to begin Monday, April 27, and anticipated to be completed by fall this year.
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Hawaii News
State warns public about fraudulent investment schemes 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.
Registration for A+ after-school program opens next week
Families are urged to prepare documents needed for after-school program registration by April 22.
Relief available to Hawai‘i businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by Kona low storms
Small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations in Kalawao and Kaua‘i are only eligible to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
Bank of Hawaiʻi launches new Center for Family Business and Entrepreneurs
Center helps Hawaiʻi business owners plan for succession, unlock opportunity and navigate complexities of business, family and personal wealth.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority seeks proposals for events, cultural preservation initiatives
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is inviting organizations to apply for funding to support cultural preservation, enhance community experiences, and promote major events throughout the islands.
Short letter can go a long way: Celebrate National Card and Letter Writing Month
U.S. Postal Service encourages customers to “mail a little more often,” and special occasions such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or other personally significant moments present an ideal opportunity to combine thoughtful expression with written communication.
Big Island News
Hawai‘i County firefighters doing water drops on brush fire in Kona
As of 3:17 p.m., 20 to 25 firefighters were on scene, and chopper crews were still conducting water drops on the blaze that has burned approximately 4 to 5 acres.
Visitor arrested, charged in relation to stabbing incident on a 3-hour snorkel tour
Passengers onboard a vessel restrained Avery Nissen, 21, after he reportedly stabbed the captain of a boat while on a 3-hour snorkel tour.
Switch to natural gas offers only modest gains, but big risks for Hawaiʻi energy costs
New University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization report finds that while natural gas is often far cheaper than oil on the mainland United States, Hawaiʻi faces higher costs because the fuel must be cooled, shipped across the ocean and converted back into gas.
Maui News
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.
