Activities AARP events will help fight fraud throughout the month
Hawai'i Volcano Blog Precursory activity begins ahead of Episode 44 of the Kīlauea eruption Friday morning
63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival kicks off Sunday in Hilo with the Ho‘olaule‘a
The festival's capstone is three days of competition, featuring 19 hālau (hula groups) performing kahiko (ancient) and ‘auana (modern) hula to the world, and 13 women competing for Miss Aloha Hula. April 04, 2026 · 05:00am
Survivors of disasters can address their needs through interim disaster recovery plan
Forty dedicated case managers available through the Disaster Case Management Program will provide guidance and refer survivors to available resources.East Hawai‘i News Hawaiian Studies program teaches hula as a living practice at Hawaiʻi Community…
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63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival kicks off Sunday in Hilo with the Ho‘olaule‘a
The festival’s capstone is three days of competition, featuring 19 hālau (hula groups) performing kahiko (ancient) and ‘auana (modern) hula to the world, and 13 women competing for Miss Aloha Hula.
AARP events will help fight fraud throughout the month
A series of events in April will bolster fraud prevention awareness, coinciding with AARP Fraud Prevention Month
Survivors of disasters can address their needs through interim disaster recovery plan
Forty dedicated case managers available through the Disaster Case Management Program will provide guidance and refer survivors to available resources.
Long-standing Kona restaurants along Ali‘i Drive sell as package after 2 years on the market
The Kona eateries were purchased by the newly formed Island Restaurant Group that includes Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill, Jackie Rey’s and Harbor House.
Precursory activity begins ahead of Episode 44 of the Kīlauea eruption Friday morning
A fountaining eruption at Kīlauea’s caldera is projected between April 6 to April 14, potentially impacting residents and visitors with ash and tephra.
Hawaiian Studies program teaches hula as a living practice at Hawaiʻi Community College
The program is rooted in the legacy of Edith Kanakaʻole and her philosophy of “teach all who come to learn,” and the focus on hula has helped deepened the cultural identity of Native Hawaiians.
Plan ahead for emergency repairs scheduled later this month at Pāhala transfer station
The April 20-24 closure is necessary to address subsidence issues behind the chute retaining wall and ensure safety of facility users and staff.
State launches campaign encouraging Hawai‘i residents to screen against colon cancer
According to the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center’s Hawaiʻi Tumor Registry, approximately 700 men and women are diagnosed with the disease, and 225 people die from it each year.
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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RESCHEDULED: Ka Lani Kauikeaouli Festival pushed back because of impact from kona lows
The festival, now scheduled for May 9 in Keauhou marks 25 years of honoring Kamehameha III, a visionary leader and his enduring influence on education and Hawaiʻi.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 3-9: 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival, Easter brunch, Waikōloa’s Egghunt and more
Next week is a big one for the Big Island. It’s Merrie Monarch time, celebrating all things Hawaiian. plus, it’s Easter Weekend. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!
WATCH: NASA’s Artemis II lunar mission set to blast off for historic trip
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.
Hop over to Kea‘au for a day filled with fun for the entire ‘ohana
Fourth annual Kea‘au Family Fun Day runs until 3 p.m. Sunday, March 29, and includes the state’s largest Easter egg hunt, with more than 37,000 eggs for keiki — of all abilities — to find; even the adults get to have some egg-finding fun. Plus there’s a ton of other events and activities planned throughout the day.
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Fast Kine Maui 4-Day Film Challenge debuts with full house premiere in Lahaina
Hisako Film Lab, in collaboration with Fuzz Box Productions, successfully launched its inaugural Fast Kine Maui 4-Day Film Challenge, culminating in a premiere party on March 29 at The Fuzz Box in Lahaina. The event brought together filmmakers, friends, and community members to celebrate the four days of fast-paced creativity and original storytelling.
Maui Weather Forecast for April 04, 2026
Mostly dry and pleasant trade wind weather will continue through the weekend and into Monday, with brief passing showers favoring windward and mauka areas...
La‘akea Village kicks off ‘ambitious’ 4-year goal to build homes for adults with developmental disabilities
La'akea Village has wanted to build housing since it was created in 2000 but hasn't had the capacity to carry out a project until now, the head of the organization said.
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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%.
Kauai Weather Forecast for April 04, 2026
Moderate trades focus showers windward and mauka through the weekend. A strengthening low then brings potential for heavy rain to the islands from Tuesday night...
Kauai Surf Forecast for April 04, 2026
Surf along north-facing shores will remain tiny to small through the weekend as a short-period northeast swell fades and even as a few small...
