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‘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.

Celebration of all things ʻukulele returns April 19 to Kukui Grove Center in Līhuʻe

Kauaʻi ʻUkulele Festival will feature live entertainment including well-known and emerging artists along with an opportunity to meet and engage with the island’s local ʻukulele community; luthiers will also be onsite, and there are several workshops planned this year the day before the festival.

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.
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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

Community event at Kukui Grove Shopping Center to spotlight the ‘Alea ‘Ula

Join the Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture and partners at the Kukui Grove Shopping Center on April 4 for a free community event celebrating conservation efforts for the endangered ʻalae ʻula.

Volcano Watch: Adapting to an evolving eruption; revising Kīlauea’s alert level, aviation color code notifications

After Episode 44 ends, assuming activity is similar to the first 43 episodes, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory will lower alert level and aviation color code for Kīlauea one level lower than the current norm, to Advisory and Yellow, respectively.

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Don’t miss Merrie Mele Happy Hour live in The Rainbow Room at The Booch Bar in Hilo

Be sure to add theses special Hawaiian music performances to your Merrie Monarch Week itinerary, which fit perfectly into a week the celebrates all things Hawaiian.

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park preps for next lava fountaining episode at Kīlauea

With weather forecasts calling for a shift of winds coming from the south, visitors should be prepared for tephra, volcanic gas and potential temporary closures with upcoming Episode 44 of ongoing episodic eruption at Big Island volcano's summit.

Hilo Aloha celebrates culture, creativity, community during Merrie Monarch Week

New weeklong gathering at historic Hilo Palace Theater will feature workshops, live performances, mākeke and community event.

Information you need to know about the 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival — and more

Hilo on the Big Island once again becomes the hula capital of the world this week with the return of the annual Merrie Monarch Festival; the 63rd installment of the weeklong celebration of everything hula and Hawaiian runs from Easter Sunday, April 5, through April 11 this year.

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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.  

Kamaʻāina artists sought for Hawaiʻi 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.

Invasive algae species recently detected along Kauaʻi’s south shore

While the invasive algae species, Avrainvillea erecta, has previously been documented elsewhere in Hawaiʻi, its confirmed presence along Kauaʻi’s south coast raises concern about its potential to spread and impact native marine ecosystems. 

Maui oceanfront condo damaged by 2025 flood did not survive 2026 storm. Owners association blames county inaction

The Kīhei Kai Oceanfront Condos said it would not have suffered the catastrophic loss of a building if Maui County had addressed three issues regarding an undersized bridge, permits and flood development violations.