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Another round of heavy rain, flooding, thunderstorms brewing this week for Hawai‘i

National Weather Service says confidence is increasing that unsettled weather — possibly even a fifth kona low since the beginning of the year — will impact the state from midweek and possibly into this weekend even as some places continue to recover from back-to-back kona lows in March and majority of Merrie Monarch Festival activities kick off Wednesday, April 8, in Hilo.

Big Island rattled by magnitude-3.9 quake

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that the temblor struck about 2 miles east-northeast of Pāhala in Kaʻū on the south-southeast side of the island at a depth of just 2 miles; it had no apparent impact on either Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes.

‘Fresh Look 2025’ video premieres on Hōʻike Kauaʻi Channel 54 and online

The new 1-hour video highlights floral design presentations and workshops that feature Hawaiʻi-grown flowers; it is being played on Hōʻike Kauaʻi Channel 54 and online.

Road, lane closures scheduled for portions of Puhi subdivision this week

Residents will still be able to access properties during the road closures scheduled for the small roads with cul-de-sacs in the Puhi subdivision from Monday to Friday this week.

Kūhiō Highway (Hardy-Oxford) Waterline Project work continues nightly through April

Work is scheduled for weeknights, weather permitting, with alternating one-lane closures in the northbound and southbound directions; residents, pedestrians and motorists are advised to follow the directions of flaggers and obey posted signs.

Ocean users, stewards invited to participate in upcoming Kiaʻi o ke Kai focus groups

ʻĀina Momona hopes to gather perspectives from those who work in, care for and steward ocean spaces to help guide how future ocean projects engage with Hawaiʻi’s communities, especially as climate change continues to affect coastal and island communities.
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Another round of heavy rain, flooding, thunderstorms brewing this week for Hawai‘i

National Weather Service says confidence is increasing that unsettled weather — possibly even a fifth kona low since the beginning of the year — will impact the state from midweek and possibly into this weekend even as some places continue to recover from back-to-back kona lows in March and majority of Merrie Monarch Festival activities kick off Wednesday, April 8, in Hilo.

Big Island rattled by magnitude-3.9 quake

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that the temblor struck about 2 miles east-northeast of Pāhala in Kaʻū on the south-southeast side of the island at a depth of just 2 miles; it had no apparent impact on either Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes.

Ocean users, stewards invited to participate in upcoming Kiaʻi o ke Kai focus groups

ʻĀina Momona hopes to gather perspectives from those who work in, care for and steward ocean spaces to help guide how future ocean projects engage with Hawaiʻi’s communities, especially as climate change continues to affect coastal and island communities.

Schedule and Miss Aloha Hula contestants, participating hālau hula for 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival

Annual Hoʻolauleʻa on Sunday, April 5, kicks off the weeklong celebration of everything Hawaiian on the Big Island in Hilo, with competition in the ‘Super Bowl of hula’ beginning Thursday, April 9, with Miss Aloha Hula contest.

Visitor arrivals, spending increased in February compared to the same time last year

In February 2026, visitors spent over $1 billion, which is an increase of 10.3% while total visitor numbers only increased by 3%.

State of Hawai‘i launches Kona low interim disaster case management program

The state of Hawaiʻi has launched an interim Disaster Case Management Program, connecting victims of the recent Kona Low storms with 40 trained case managers to aid in assessing needs and developing recovery plans

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Hawaii County Weather Forecast for April 06, 2026

Mostly dry and pleasant trade wind weather will continue into Monday, with brief passing showers favoring windward and mauka areas. A significant pattern...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for April 06, 2026

Small northwest swells will keep some small surf along north facing shores through Monday. A moderate long-period northwest swell will fill in Monday night and...

GALLERY: Local hālau kick off the 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival

Hoʻolauleʻa showcases kāne and wahine dancers of all ages to celebrate hula as a cultural practiced passed on through each generation.

More heavy rain, flooding, thunderstorms looking more and more likely this week for Hawai‘i

National Weather Service says confidence is increasing that unsettled weather — possibly even a fifth kona low since the beginning of the year — will impact the state from midweek and possibly into this weekend even as some places continue to recover from back-to-back kona lows in March and majority of Merrie Monarch Festival activities kick off Wednesday, April 8, in Hilo.

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Lahaina Think Space unveiled at Lahainaluna High School with cultural blessing

Maui Public Art Corps and the County of Maui unveiled the new Lahaina Think Space on April 1, with a traditional blessing led by Uncle Bill Garcia and hosted by Sissy Lake-Farm, Cultural Consultant for Maui Public Art Corps. The gathering marked the opening of a month-long interactive residency at Lahainaluna High School designed to center student voices and community storytelling as part of early conversations surrounding Lahaina's future memorial spaces.

Scouting America, Aloha Council names Matson, Inc. as 2026 Distinguished Citizen Honoree

Scouting America, Aloha Council will honor Matson, Inc. as the 2026 Distinguished Citizen Honoree at the annual Distinguished Citizen Dinner on Oct. 29, 2026, at Sheraton Waikīkī Beach Resort.

Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission vice chairperson receives Visionary Legacy Award

“Michael’s leadership is nothing short of visionary,” wrote Hawaiʻi State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus (LGBTQ+) Commission in a joint statement. “From shaping policy to building community, he has dedicated his life to ensuring that LGBTQ+ people in Hawaiʻi are not only protected but empowered to thrive."

Seasonal employees sought for PALS summer session from June 8-July 24, 2026

The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation is accepting seasonal employment applications for its PALS Program summer session from June 8 to July 24, 2026.