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NTSB releases preliminary finding about Kauaʻi helicopter crash that killed 3, seriously 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.

Growing food, securing water: Help Mālama Kaua‘i build the future at Olohena

The Kauaʻi nonprofit is fundraising to build a well for the agriculture park, an approximately $1 million investment that will provide long-term water self-reliance.

15 lane closures scheduled during week of April 18-24 on Kaua‘i state roadways

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Federal court orders $1.4M-plus restitution, 14-month prison term for Kaua‘i man who stole COVID relief funds

52-year-old Ethan Page of Kekaha was sentenced April 15; court order also includes 3 years supervised release following his prison term. He previously pleaded guilty to lying to Small Business Administration officials about how he used more than $1.4 million of Restaurant Revitalization funds awarded in 2021 to his business Hanapēpē Design Studio.

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.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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SNAP users allowed to purchase hot foods for the next four weeks

A waiver allows Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) users to purchase hot foods using their benefits until May 16.

Bishop Museum features the works of Nālani Kanakaʻole, Sig Zane, Kūhaʻoʻīmaikalani Zane

The Zane ʻohana, continues to transform Hawaiian cultural practices into captivating visual arts, while celebrating their rich heritage and environmental stewardship.

Federal court orders $1.4M-plus restitution, 14-month prison term for Kaua‘i man who stole COVID relief funds

52-year-old Ethan Page of Kekaha was sentenced April 15; court order also includes 3 years supervised release following his prison term. He previously pleaded guilty to lying to Small Business Administration officials about how he used more than $1.4 million of Restaurant Revitalization funds awarded in 2021 to his business Hanapēpē Design Studio.

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.

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Donʻt get hooked: University of Hawaiʻi Maui College presents real-life phishing stories

"Phishing remains the most effective attack method in 2026 because it targets the one element that can't be easily patched: people," said University of Hawaiʻi Chief Information Officer Jodi Ito.

Hawaiʻi Coffee Association works on strategic plan, welcomes new executive director

Abigail Munoz with Monarch Coffee was unanimously elected by the board, "and she was absolutely the right person for this role," said Hawaiʻi Coffee Association President Ryson Nakamasu.

Express yourself via short letter, small card during 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.

Temporary waiver allows SNAP users to purchase hot food for next four weeks

In response to the March 2026 Kona Low weather events, the USDA has approved a temporary waiver allowing Hawaiʻi's SNAP users to purchase hot foods until May 16.

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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.

UH Maui College hosts green building presentation for Earth Day

The University of Hawaʻi Maui College will host a free community presentation Leveraging Off-site Construction to Expand Sustainable Housing Opportunities on Wednesday, April 22, 6-7:30 p.m. in the Pilina Event Center on campus featuring B.PUBLIC Prefab, a women-owned public benefit corporation founded to increase accessibility to socially responsible and environmentally sustainable housing options.

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.

Maui Weather Forecast for April 18, 2026

Moderate trades will persist through today, leading to some showers along windward and mauka areas. An upper-level trough just west of the state will move...