Community Kanu Hawai‘i: Support organizations as funding cuts threaten by volunteering
Community Visionary Legacy Award recipient is Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission vice chairperson
Magnitude 7.8 quake strikes Molucca Sea, no tsunami threat to Kauaʻi
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rattled the Molucca Sea on Wednesday afternoon, but authorities assure no tsunami threat looms over Hawaiʻi. April 01, 2026 · 01:40pm
Kaua‘i Police Department honors Desiree Wakuta-Matsuda as Employee of the Month for March
“Every tool our officers rely on in the field is secured and managed through Desiree’s efforts, ensuring our teams have the resources they need to serve the community effectively," said Kaua‘i Police Department Chief Rudy Tai in an announcement about Wakuta-Matsuda's award. "For her outstanding contributions, we are honored to name her Employee of the Month.”Kaua‘i News Lane closures scheduled for tree-trimming work in Po‘ipū
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Kaua‘i Police Department honors Desiree Wakuta-Matsuda as Employee of the Month for March
“Every tool our officers rely on in the field is secured and managed through Desiree’s efforts, ensuring our teams have the resources they need to serve the community effectively,” said Kaua‘i Police Department Chief Rudy Tai in an announcement about Wakuta-Matsuda’s award. “For her outstanding contributions, we are honored to name her Employee of the Month.”
Hawai‘i climate action residency program seeks Kama‘āina artists
This initiative seeks to engage artists to explore the realities of climate change and channel their art to inspire and connect Hawaiʻi residents to climate challenges around the state.
Kanu Hawai‘i: Support organizations as funding cuts threaten by volunteering
April is Volunteer Month throughout the nation; recent data show additional federal funding cutbacks are placing unprecedented strain on organizations that provide backbone of support for the state’s social, environmental and educational safety nets.
Magnitude 7.8 quake strikes Molucca Sea, no tsunami threat to Kauaʻi
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rattled the Molucca Sea on Wednesday afternoon, but authorities assure no tsunami threat looms over Hawaiʻi.
Visionary Legacy Award recipient is Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission vice chairperson
“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.”
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Hawai‘i climate action residency program seeks Kama‘āina artists
This initiative seeks to engage artists to explore the realities of climate change and channel their art to inspire and connect Hawaiʻi residents to climate challenges around the state.
Kanu Hawai‘i: Support organizations as funding cuts threaten by volunteering
April is Volunteer Month throughout the nation; recent data show additional federal funding cutbacks are placing unprecedented strain on organizations that provide backbone of support for the state’s social, environmental and educational safety nets.
Magnitude 7.8 quake strikes Molucca Sea, no tsunami threat to Kauaʻi
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rattled the Molucca Sea on Wednesday afternoon, but authorities assure no tsunami threat looms over Hawaiʻi.
Visionary Legacy Award recipient is Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission vice chairperson
“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.”
WATCH: Artemis II mission set to blast off for historic trip around the moon
Launch window opens at 12:24 p.m. Hawai‘i Standard Time — in less than T-minus 30 minutes now — for the first crewed flight in more than 50 years to blast off on a path toward the moon.
Application period open for Office of Hawaiian Affairs Native Hawaiian food entrepreneur development program
The program is tailored for established, early-stage business owners ready to take the next step in growing their food-related businesses; space is limited, so those interested are encouraged to apply early.
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$1.4M released by state to design Waimea Roadway Improvements Project
Big Island Rep. David Tarnas helped secure $9.6 million in 2023 for the design and construction of the project.
Kama‘āina artists sought for Hawai‘i climate action residency program
This initiative seeks to engage artists to explore the realities of climate change and channel their art to inspire and connect Hawaiʻi residents to climate challenges around the state.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for April 02, 2026
Moderate north and east-facing shore surf continues to be generated by a short period northeast (040 degree) swell which will gradually diminish tonight and...
Photos: 400+ guests attend Easter celebration at The Shops at Wailea
More than 400 guests attended the Easter Celebration at The Shops at Wailea, held on Sunday, March 29.
MEO Gala goes on despite the weather; more than $150,000 raised
The recent drenching rains took a respite Saturday evening as 260 attendees gathered at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center to honor state Sen. Troy Hashimoto at Maui Economic Opportunity’s 7th Annual Gala, the nonprofit’s largest fundraiser of the year.
UH: 2 trillion gallons of water trigger historic flooding in Hawaiʻi
While the first storm (March 10–16) brought hurricane-force wind gusts of 135.4 mph to Hawaiʻi Island and up to 62 inches of rain to Maui, the second kona storm between March 19 and 23 triggered a new wave of devastation. The second storm dumped up to 61 inches of rain in localized areas, producing destructive floods across eastern and central Molokaʻi, West Maui and Oʻahu.
