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News21 motorists arrested for DUI during week of March 30 to April 5 on Hawai‘i County…
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Maui dancer captures title of Miss Aloha Hula at 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival
Faith Lynn Kealohapauʻole Paredes of Wailuku, Maui, beat out 12 other dancers for Miss Aloha Hula and she also won the Hawaiian Language Award.April 10, 2026 · 12:04 PM HST
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CommunityOfficer Barto awarded the Hāweo Award for investigative work and public safety action
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Big Island News
April 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM
21 motorists arrested for DUI during week of March 30 to April 5 on Hawai‘i County roads
Arrests occurred in three out of the eight districts: 14 in Kona, five in Hilo and two in Puna.
April 10, 2026 · 8:24 AM
IRS issues tax relief for Hawaiʻi individuals, businesses affected by flooding, mudslides
Some Hawaiʻi taxpayers in disaster areas taxpayers now have until July 8 to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
April 10, 2026 · 6:59 AM
Volcano Watch: Caldera clues; tephra deposits from Kīlauea’s past
A look further back in the geologic record reveals that several lava fountaining eruptions similar to the ongoing one in Halemaʻumaʻu occurred within Kīlauea caldera within the past 500 years.
April 10, 2026 · 5:41 AM
Hawaiʻi State Legislature remains open Friday — a key deadline for bills
Due to the severe weather occurring Friday on Oʻahu, members of the public are encouraged to virtually view floor sessions and committee hearings of the State Legislature.
April 10, 2026 · 4:44 AM
Big Island Friday weather updates: Flood watch, wind advisory, winter weather advisory
Low pressure northwest of the islands will draw deep tropical moisture northward across the state, bringing the potential for heavy rain and thunderstorms capable of producing flash flooding.
April 10, 2026 · 3:00 AM
Officer Barto awarded the Hāweo Award for investigative work and public safety action
Officer Christopher Barto of South Hilo has been lauded for his commendable efforts in defusing a serious threat on Hawaiʻi Island, earning him the prestigious Hāweo Award.
April 10, 2026 · 12:22 AM
Maui dancer captures title of Miss Aloha Hula at 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival
Faith Lynn Kealohapauʻole Paredes of Wailuku, Maui, beat out 12 other dancers for Miss Aloha Hula and she also won the Hawaiian Language Award.
April 9, 2026 · 8:03 PM
UPDATE: Episode 44 of lava fountaining at Kīlauea ended Thursday night; Highway 11 reopens
Fountaining episodes typically last less than 12 hours, but ash can remain in the air longer depending on wind and weather conditions.
April 9, 2026 · 3:39 PM
UPDATE: Winter weather advisory extended for summits above 12,500 feet on Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa
Snow and freezing rain are in the forecast, with National Weather Service Honolulu Forecast Office saying total snow accumulations of up to 6 inches and ice accumulation up to a quarter-inch are possible on the highest parts of Big Island’s tallest mountains.
April 9, 2026 · 12:26 PM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 10-16: Truly Royal Parade, hula kahiko, Puna Chocolate Spring Festival and much more
There are plenty of activities and events happening around the island during the next week, and not all of them are related to Merrie Monarch Week. Check out the top 10 things to do now!
UPCOMING FEATURED EVENTS:
Sat, Apr 11, 2026 · 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Spring Festival
Every Wednesday · 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Ukulele Lessons with Kris Fuchigami
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 · 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
KTA Puainako’s Customer Appreciation Day
Local Entertainment
April 9, 2026 · 12:26 PM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 10-16: Truly Royal Parade, hula kahiko, Puna Chocolate Spring Festival and much more
There are plenty of activities and events happening around the island during the next week, and not all of them are related to Merrie Monarch Week. Check out the top 10 things to do now!
April 7, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Living celebration of Hawaiian art, culture and community: Official Merrie Monarch arts, crafts fair about much more than simple commerce
“It’s a place where you can watch a kapa demonstration, see live performances from local hālau and connect with the people behind the art,” said fair co-chairpersons Taylor Escalona and Kegan Miura. “The artisans and volunteers who return year-after-year are truly the heartbeat of this event, and that aloha spirit is something you really can’t replicate anywhere else.”
April 6, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Sound Bytes: Synchronous swimming (with robots); behind the Hawaiʻi Glider Challenge
The exciting work of flying robots underwater takes science, teamwork and flexibility.
April 6, 2026 · 9:00 AM
46th U.S. Senior Open qualifying conducted at The Village Course in Waikōloa
Four U.S. golfers and one from Japan shoot out the rest of the 28-golfer field at the Big Island course to advance to final qualifying round at a site to be determined on the mainland.
April 5, 2026 · 1:00 PM
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.
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April 19, 2025 · 1:55 AM HST
Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Volcano Watch: Caldera clues; tephra deposits from Kīlauea’s past
April 10, 2026 · 6:59 AM HST
UPDATE: Episode 44 of lava fountaining at Kīlauea ended Thursday night; Highway 11 reopens
April 9, 2026 · 8:03 PM HST
Did you feel it? Magnitude-3.9 quake shakes Big Island
April 5, 2026 · 2:42 PM HST
Ocean Blog
Soggy situation: 12 Big Island locations already recorded 2 or more inches of rain, including 2 with more than 11 inches
April 8, 2026 · 9:09 AM HST
Sound Bytes: Synchronous swimming (with robots); behind the Hawaiʻi Glider Challenge
April 6, 2026 · 3:00 PM HST
Upcoming Kiaʻi o ke Kai focus groups seek ocean users, stewards to participate, talk story
April 6, 2026 · 1:00 AM HST
Sanctuary Ocean Count, Great Whale Count conclude for 2026 koholā season
March 29, 2026 · 3:00 AM HST
Maui Now
Kīhei Charter School announces second registration date and information meeting
Michael Stubbs, Head of School for Kīhei Charter School, a tuition free public school, has announced a second application period for the school term that will run from Aug. 3, 2026, to May 27, 2027. In addition, a campus information session is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, at 5 p.m., at the campus.
Flood Watch through this afternoon; chance of showers to increase again on Sunday
A Flood Watch remains in effect through this afternoon for the Hawaiian Islands as low pressure northwest of the state draws deep tropical moisture northward across the islands. This will bring the potential for heavy rain and thunderstorms capable of producing flash flooding.
MEO Receptionist Noelani Jensen named Employee of the Quarter
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Employee of the Quarter Noelani Jensen is the first face many see when visiting MEO and often faces challenges as the Receptionist directing clients to appropriate services.
County Office of Economic Development to host April 15 virtual grant workshop for FY27 applicants
The County of Maui Office of Economic Development will host a virtual grant workshop on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to assist organizations in applying for the Fiscal Year 2027 grant program. The FY27 grant application period is currently open and will close on April 30, 2026.
Downed tree and fallen electric lines on Hāna Highway in Nāhiku
Mile 26 on Hāna Highway (Route 360) is blocked by debris and fallen electric lines. The state Department of Transportation reports that clean up may last for an extended time. Hawaiian Electric has been notified. The public should stay at least 30 feet away from fallen electric lines.
Kaua‘i Now
Volcano Watch: Caldera clues; tephra deposits from past episodic eruptions of Big Island’s Kīlauea
A look further back in the geologic record reveals that several lava fountaining eruptions similar to the ongoing one in Halemaʻumaʻu occurred within Kīlauea caldera within the past 500 years.
Federal tax relief for Hawaiʻi individuals, businesses affected by flooding, mudslides
Some Hawaiʻi taxpayers in disaster areas taxpayers now have until July 8 to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
Kauai Weather Forecast for April 10, 2026
A low northwest of the state will swing east before lifting north today and be absorbed is a stronger, nearly stationary, low far northwest of the…
Kauai Weather Forecast for April 10, 2026
A low northwest of the state will swing east before lifting north today and be absorbed is a stronger, nearly stationary, low far northwest of the…
Kauai Surf Forecast for April 10, 2026
Strong southerly winds are expected to slowly decrease west to east today. Surf along the southern shores is slowly declining. The High Surf Advisory has been…
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