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Brandi Carlile to perform at Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi

Oscar-nominee, 11-time Grammy-winner, two-time EMMY-winner and No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Brandi Carlile will headline a live concert for Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi at the 600-seat open-air amphitheatre overlooking Hulopoe Bay.

Utility work to periodically close one lane on Honoapi‘ilani Highway, March 9-13

Sections of the right northbound lane of Honoapi‘ilani Highway between Fleming Road and the intersection at Kāʻanapali Parkway/Hālelo Street may be intermittently closed from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., from Monday, March 9 to Friday, March 13 and from Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20, for roving Hawaiian Telcom utility work. One lane will be open for through traffic.

State officials warn of deceptive solar sales tactics

State agencies are warning Hawaiʻi residents about door-to-door salespeople falsely claiming that government programs provide free solar panels, emphasizing that state employees do not use cold-calling or home visits to sell equipment. The Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority reported receiving a recent surge in complaints involving representatives who use misleading tactics to pitch solar photovoltaic and […]

Puʻunēnē Avenue night closures start March 10 in Kahului

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation will close Puʻunēnē Avenue between Wākea Avenue and West and East Kauaʻi streets for two nights starting March 10 to allow crews to do traffic signal work.

US Rep. Tokuda schedules town hall meetings for Lahaina, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi

US Rep. Jill Tokuda will host a series of town hall meetings across Maui County starting March 21 to discuss federal policies and address resident concerns regarding the current presidential administration. The meetings provide a venue for constituents to ask questions directly of the congresswoman, whose district includes the Neighbor Islands and rural Oʻahu. Attendees […]

‘GET Local’: Keiki chefs can find new food adventures by entering video cooking contest

Budding cooks should create a 5- to 7-minute video preparing a healthy recipe with at least one locally sourced fruit, vegetable or protein; winners receive an immersive farm and food adventure, going behind the scenes to learn directly from professionals in the culinary arts and local agriculture.

Major housing and infrastructure investments for wildfire recovery move forward

The County of Maui Office of Recovery’s Hoʻokumu Hou program announced major investments in the long-term recovery from the 2023 Maui wildfires with the selection of seven multifamily rental housing projects and 22 infrastructure and mitigation improvement projects that have been conditionally awarded Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funding.

Measles case confirmed in visitor on Oʻahu — DOH notifies public of exposure locations

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health, State Laboratories Division has confirmed a case of measles in a vaccinated adult visitor to Oʻahu. The DOH is investigating the case to identify those who might have been exposed and is working with them to prevent the spread of disease.

Slappy Cakes Maui hosts ‘Paws & Pancakes’ fundraiser for Maui Humane Society, March 14

Slappy Cakes Maui invites the community to its First Annual “Paws & Pancakes” fundraiser on Saturday, March 14, 2026, benefiting the Maui Humane Society. For the entire day, 10% of all pancake sales will be donated to the Maui Humane Society to support animal rescue, shelter care, and adoption programs across Maui.

Hawai‘i Nature Center opens enrollment for Spring Nature Adventure Camps on O‘ahu and Maui

Hawaiʻi Nature Center is now accepting registrations for its Spring Nature Adventure Camps on Oʻahu and Maui, offering keiki ages 6 to 11, an immersive environmental science experience designed to support both academic growth and personal development during spring break.

Leaders with Aloha FurEver Pets to speak at Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting

Organization leaders with Aloha FurEver Pets Foundation will discuss expanding access to spay and neuter services on Maui during a Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting.

Laʻakea Village sets town hall meeting for Pāʻia inclusive housing project

Laʻakea Village will host a community town hall meeting March 31 to share progress on a planned 22-unit affordable housing development in Pāʻia designed for adults with disabilities and support staff. The meeting will run from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. at the village site at 639 Baldwin Ave. Organizers said the session will provide updates […]

Hawai‘i Journalism Initiative Chevron Forward

South Maui’s saltier, more turbid waters could signal drought is taking a toll
Grand Wailea’s expansion plans advancing after years of debate over ancestral remains, tourism impacts
Olowalu residents fear failing crops, fire risks if water company raises rates dramatically
Kahului Airport’s main runway built during World War II prioritized for first reconstruction project

History & Culture Chevron Forward

Hundreds honor life, legacy of beloved kumu hula Nālani Kanakaʻole
Fairmont Kea Lani announces Ho‘okumu: A celebration of Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
$1.6M from federal government set aside for digitization of Bishop Museum collections
Hawaiian Moment — Puʻu Kekaʻa, Hill of the rumble (as in thunder)

Maui Business Chevron Forward

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa appoints Kaplan to Associate Director of Leisure Sales

Year of opportunity kicks off for Hawaiʻi’s creative economy and film industry

Small Business Regulatory Review Board to conduct its first meeting on Maui, March 19

STEMworks celebrates Maui engineers during student event

Territorial Savings appoints Long Vo as Managing Director, Head of Branch Banking

Arts & Entertainment Chevron Forward

Brandi Carlile to perform at Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi

Cultural celebration honors Queen Kaʻahumanu’s 258th Birthday, March 15

MACC presents Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper

Color Festival Hawaiʻi offers free admission for 2026 event

Year of opportunity kicks off for Hawaiʻi’s creative economy and film industry

Maui Food and Dining Chevron Forward

‘GET Local’: Keiki chefs can find new food adventures by entering video cooking contest
Slappy Cakes Maui hosts ‘Paws & Pancakes’ fundraiser for Maui Humane Society, March 14
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua Announces Spring Kapalua Wine & Chef Series
Montage Kapalua Bay re-opens The Hideaway
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Housing & Real Estate Chevron Forward

Major housing and infrastructure investments for wildfire recovery move forward
Laʻakea Village sets town hall meeting for Pāʻia inclusive housing project
Maui’s median single-family home prices increase to $1.4 million in January
Hale Kamaʻāina Mortgage Program offers new incentives to further lower costs for first-time homebuyers

Maui Activities Chevron Forward

Tickets, table sponsorships now available for Lahaina Restoration Foundation Benefit Lūʻau
Chinese New Year Celebration at Lahaina Cannery, Feb. 20
Hula Grill Kāʻanapali to host Whale Talks on Tuesdays in February and March
Pacific Whale Foundation and Norwegian Cruise Line partners to expand keiki whale watches on Maui

Big Island News Chevron Forward

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for March 09, 2026

A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact the state this week into next weekend, bringing numerous hazards across the islands. A combination of flash...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for March 09, 2026

Surf along east facing shores will gradually trend downward on Monday, then fall below normal levels Tuesday through late this week. A series of...

Severe weather possible in Hawaiʻi as Kona storm approaches islands

A developing Kona storm is forecast to hit Hawaiʻi on Tuesday, March 10, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and severe thunderstorms that could cause flash flooding and damaging winds.

Kohala animal protection group rescues abandoned cat left for dead with gaping neck wound

"A few days ago, a good Samaritan found an abandoned pet cat in heartbreaking condition and reached out to KARES for help," wrote the organization in a Saturday morning (March 7) Facebook post. "What we discovered was something no animal should ever endure."

Measles exposure possible from several Big Island locations because of infected visitor

Hawaiʻi Department of Health State Laboratories Division confirmed the case of measles in a vaccinated adult visitor to Oʻahu, who also visited Hawaiʻi Island; after arriving, the visitor became ill, sought medical care and is now recovering at a private residence on Oʻahu.

Kauai News Chevron Forward

Kauai Weather Forecast for March 09, 2026

A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact the state this week into next weekend, bringing numerous hazards across the islands. A combination of flash...

Kauai Weather Forecast for March 09, 2026

A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact the state this week into next weekend, bringing numerous hazards across the islands. A combination of flash...

Kauai Surf Forecast for March 09, 2026

Surf along east facing shores will gradually trend downward on Monday, then fall below normal levels Tuesday through late this week. A series of...

Kauai Weather Forecast for March 09, 2026

A powerful kona storm will move in across the state this coming week into next weekend and will bring numerous impacts across the state. A combination of flash...

Kauai Surf Forecast for March 09, 2026

Surf along east facing shores will gradually trend downward on Monday, then fall below normal levels Tuesday through late this week. A series of...