47th Maui Charity Walk raises over $1 million for the 10th consecutive year
Preliminary results from this year’s Charity Walk show an impressive total of $1.62 million raised in Maui County to directly benefit more than 74 Maui County nonprofit…

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Preliminary results from this year’s Charity Walk show an impressive total of $1.62 million raised in Maui County to directly benefit more than 74 Maui County nonprofit…
The 33rd annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive collected thousands of pounds of nonperishable food items to combat food insecurity, which affects 40% of island residents.
No other candidate has officially filed to run for the No. 2 elected post in the state, but five other candidates have pulled papers, including former Deputy Attorney General John…
Weather and surf remain a daily anchor across the islands, with Maui, the Big Island, and Kauaʻi all facing the usual trade-wind mix of showers and moderate surf. Beyond the forecasts, the bigger statewide threads are tourism strategy, public safety, and the economy: Maui is looking for higher-spending visitors as the state tries to close the Japan travel gap, while Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami has now entered the lieutenant governor race, adding another layer to the 2026 political picture. On the economic front, separate reports from BigIslandNow.com and Kauaʻi point to a labor market that remains soft, even as local business and service updates continue island by island. Public safety and community resilience also stand out, from a missing Big Island teen found safe to Kauaʻi’s opioid warning and Maui’s road repair and visitor-safety efforts.
Maui’s biggest near-term themes are tourism recovery and community life. MauiNow.com reports the state is trying to rebuild the Japan market while Maui looks for travelers who spend more, and South Kīhei Road remains under storm-related repair work. On the community side, Pa‘ūpili Third Saturdays are returning to Lahaina, while Hoʻokipa’s surf championship legacy and MEO’s new Molokaʻi bus point to ongoing investment in local access and activity. There is also practical information for residents and visitors, including a visitor-safety presentation in Kīhei-Wailea and a renewable energy proposal process for Lānaʻi.
The Big Island’s immediate focus is on weather, volcano activity, and public safety. BigIslandNow.com’s forecast calls for another unsettled day, while Kīlauea’s next fountaining episode could begin any time through May 14. Police also confirmed a missing 13-year-old girl was found in good health, a reassuring end to a fast-moving search. Elsewhere, the island is still dealing with broader quality-of-life issues, from food drive efforts and kūpuna safety outreach in Puna to business recognition in Hilo and fundraising after a fatal crash.
Kauaʻi is dealing with a mix of routine island updates and a few more consequential developments. Weather and surf forecasts show the usual trade-wind pattern, but the more urgent local story is the sentencing of a Kapaʻa woman in a coronavirus assistance fraud case. Residents also need to note the closure of Kapaʻa Pool starting May 13 because of a mechanical issue. On the broader public-health and community side, the state’s warning about 7-OH is relevant statewide, while Sunset Adoption Nights and the youth golf program’s summer registration point to the island’s steady community calendar.
Maui Surf Forecast for May 13, 2026
Shores Tonight Wednesday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 West Facing 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-2 South Facing 2-4 2-4 2-4 1-3 East Facing 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 TONIGHT Weather…
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for May 13, 2026
Photo Credit: James Grenz Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers in the evening, then numerous showers after midnight. Lows 61 to 70 near the shore to 51 to 56 at 4000…
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for May 13, 2026
Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Wednesday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 2-4 2-4 2-4 1-3 East Facing 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 South Facing 2-4 2-4 2-4 1-3…
UPDATE: Authorities locate missing 13-year-old girl in good health
Carisea Vasconcellos was last seen in the 16-500 block of Keaau Pahoa Road in Keaau. (Photo Credit: Hawai’i Police Department) UPDATE: May 12, 8:24 p.m. | Hawaiʻi police said the…
Kauai Weather Forecast for May 13, 2026
Photo Credit: Karsten Winegeart West Kaua’i Tonight: Mostly clear. Isolated showers after midnight. Lows around 70 near the shore to around 61 above 3000 feet. Northeast winds up…
Kauai Surf Forecast for May 13, 2026
Shores Tonight Wednesday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 2-4 2-4 2-4 4-6 West Facing 1-3 1-3 1-3 3-5 South Facing 2-4 2-4 2-4 1-3 East Facing 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 TONIGHT Weather…
Lahaina Third Saturdays return this Saturday, May 16
Third Saturdays Lahaina. The Maui Economic Recovery Commission (Maui ERC) – Healing Journey Team is honored to announce the return of Pa‘ūpili 3rd Saturdays, a monthly community…
Kaua‘i woman sentenced after pleading guilty to defrauding coronavirus assistance program
A woman from Kapa‘a was sentenced to 40 months in prison for defrauding the Kaua‘i Coronavirus Rental and Utility Assistance program. Kaiaulani C. Kaiawe, 47, pleaded guilty to…
Mechanical problem forces closure of Kapa’a pool
The Kapa’a Swimming Pool will be closed beginning May 13 due to a mechanical issue and will remain closed until repairs are completed, Kaua’i County officials announced Tuesday…
State targets Japan tourism gap as Maui seeks big-spending visitors
An Aloha Airlines map of the Hawaiian Islands, depicted in a vintage mural at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, illustrates the inter-island routes that once…
Kaua’i Mayor Derek Kawakami officially files for Lt. Governor race
Kauaʻi Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami announced he is running for lieutenant governor of Hawaiʻi with his wife, Monica, and daughter by his side at Gaylord’s restaurant in Līhu’e on…
Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami officially files to run for lieutenant governor of Hawaiʻi
Kauaʻi Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami announced he is running for lieutenant governor of Hawaiʻi with his wife, Monica, and daughter by his side at Gaylord’s restaurant in Līhu’e on…
State championship to return to Hoʻokipa in 2031; inaugural location called world-class ‘surf stadium’
2026 HHSAA Surf Championship event at Hoʻokipa Beach Park. PC: County of Maui The County of Maui’s Hoʻokipa Beach Park lived up to its billing as a world-class surfing venue with…
New 24-passenger MEO bus traveling Molokaʻi roads
Kahu Jimmy Duvuachelle (left) blessed bus P148 last month before it was put into service on Molokaʻi by MEO. Also joining the blessing at MEO Molokaʻi’s office was (from left) Amy…
Making Maui safer for visitors; presentation at Kīhei-Wailea Rotary, May 13
Alexanda Witkin, PhD Information on a new program to improve safety for visitors to Maui will be shared during a presentation at the Kīhei-Wailea Rotary on Wednesday, May 13…
Hawaiian Electric seeking renewable energy proposals for Lāna‘i
Hawaiian Electric is beginning the process to seek proposals of a large-scale renewable energy project for the island of Lāna‘i to reduce the use of imported fossil fuels, cut…
Business briefs for May 12: Hilo business owners awarded, Fairmont Orchid has a new manager, Hawaiʻi Island Health Center CEO to start in the fall
J eremiah Leonard, owner of Sun Construction and Nikki Savella, owner of The BOOM! Bakery + Coffee Shop. Hilo business owners recognized, awarded by the U.S. Small Business…
Key Maui Council incumbents officially commit to race for re-election
June 2 is the deadline for Maui County candidates for elected office to file nomination papers. File photo PC: Kehaulani Cerizo With three weeks left before the June 2 candidate…
Pacific Whale Foundation reaches thousands through Keiki Whale Watch program
Keiki Whale Watch program offers Maui students an educational adventure. File PC: Pacific Whale Foundation Pacific Whale Foundation has served 2,484 students since January through…
Fountaining episode at Kīlauea predicted to start this week
The next fountaining episode at Kīlauea could happen at any moment, with a forecast window of later today through May 14, according to the experts with the Hawaiian Volcano…
Amount of jobs in Hawaiʻi decrease by 1,700 on average each year
In March, 671,150 people were employed, and 16,200 were unemployed, for a total seasonally adjusted labor force of 687,350 statewide, according to the Hawaiʻi State Department of…
Closure to begin half-hour later for section of South Kīhei Road undergoing storm repair
Kona storm – South Kīhei Road, Maui. (3.13.26) PC: County of Maui. Starting today, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the closure of South Kīhei Road between Ohukai Road and Kūlanihākoʻi…
Second monthly meeting promotes safety awareness for Puna’s kūpuna
The second Kūpuna Watch meeting for Puna is set for Thursday at the Mountain View Senior Center. Officer Cardines talks to a group of seniors at a Kūpuna Watch meeting. (Courtesy…
March unemployment rates increase slightly to 2.4%
In March, 671,150 people were employed, and 16,200 were unemployed, for a total seasonally adjusted labor force of 687,350 statewide, according to the Hawaiʻi State Department of…
Letter carriers gather donations for Hawaiʻi Island’s largest food drive
The National Association of Letter Carriers partnered with the Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket to collect food donations along mail routes for the food bank’s largest food drive on…
Hawaiʻi DOH warns public about potent opioid-like substance known as 7-OH
These images of 7-OH products are select illustrative examples and do not represent the full scope on the market. Consumers should read packaging and labels carefully to determine…
Friends, family raise funds to bring remains of Virginia man home after fatal Big Island crash
Zach Winston (Photo courtesy: GoFundMe) Zach Winston moved to the Big Island from Newport News, Virginia, to start a new chapter in his life. But on May 5, the 34-year-old…
Sunset Adoption Nights aims to connect more Kauaʻi families with rescue pets
The Kaua’i Humane Society’s Field Trip Program is open to both visitors and residents (Photo Credit: Kaua’i Humane Society) As summer approaches on Kauaʻi, the island’s animal…
Kauaʻi youth golf program swings into summer with June registration
The Wailua Golf Course is on the makai (toward the sea) side of Kūhiō Highway. (Scott Yunker/ Kaua‘i Now) Young golfers on Kaua’i will soon have a chance to tee off their summer…
Kauai Weather Forecast for May 12, 2026
Photo Credit: Pascal Debrunner West Kaua’i Tonight: Partly cloudy. Breezy. Isolated showers in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Lows around 70 near the shore to…