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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
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.Hawai‘i News Aloha United Way 211 can connect displaced residents with housing help, recovery…
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Kaua‘i News
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.
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.
Volcano Watch: Fountains and festivities; Kīlauea erupts Episode 44 as Merrie Monarch begins on Big Island
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.
US District Court decisively dismisses federal case seeking to block state’s fossil fuel claims
A decisive ruling by U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaiʻi agreed with Hawai‘i’s argument that the United States lacks standing to sue for hypothetical allegations that imposing liability on fossil fuel companies will have some harmful future effects on the federal government.
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Hawaii News
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.
Volcano Watch: Fountains and festivities; Kīlauea erupts Episode 44 as Merrie Monarch begins on Big Island
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.
US District Court decisively dismisses federal case seeking to block state’s fossil fuel claims
A decisive ruling by U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaiʻi agreed with Hawai‘i’s argument that the United States lacks standing to sue for hypothetical allegations that imposing liability on fossil fuel companies will have some harmful future effects on the federal government.
Aloha United Way 211 can connect displaced residents with housing help, recovery support connected with kona low storms
Partnership with the state and Airbnb supports eligible households impacted by severe storms in March, including damages from winds, thunderstorms and extreme flooding.
Recovery from kona low storms gets boost with Trump OK to major disaster declaration
“I’m grateful to the president and FEMA for acting quickly to approve our request because it immediately unlocks the federal resources we need to support response and long-term recovery in our state,” said Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green.
Big Island News
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.
2026 Big Island Chocolate Festival debuts free Chocolate Farmers Market, promises sweet shindig
The new event showcases local cacao growers and chocolate makers; 3-day festival also includes educational activities, farm tour, college student chocolate competition, grand gala and much more.
Hawaiʻi County Department of Environmental Management outlines its budget for council
The Hawaiʻi County Council reviewed the Department of Environmental Management's proposed $95.5 million budget amidst concerns over unfilled positions and funds not used from the previous year.
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.
Maui News
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.
Maui food security effort doubles production: 40,000+ pounds delivered to Lahaina fire-impacted families
Thanks to continued support from Maui United Way, the Kaialahui Foundation is midway through an ambitious year-long expansion of its Meaʻai Pono project - a grassroots initiative to strengthen Maui’s food security by doubling local food production, planting native trees, and delivering tens of thousands of pounds of culturally appropriate, locally grown foods to wildfire-impacted families.
Maui Weather Forecast for April 17, 2026
High pressure passing to our north will bring a brief return of moderate to locally breezy easterly trade winds from this afternoon into Saturday. An upper...
Section of South Kīhei Road to close for storm repair work from April 20-June 20
South Kīhei Road will be closed between Ohukai Road and Kūlanihākoʻi Street starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, April 20. The closure will remain in place around the clock, weather permitting, through June 20, 2026, for repairs following recent Kona storms, according to the County of Maui Department of Public Works.
