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    • Bishop Museum features the works of Nālani Kanakaʻole, Sig Zane, Kūhaʻoʻīmaikalani Zane

    The Zane ʻohana, continues to transform Hawaiian cultural practices into captivating visual arts, while celebrating their rich heritage and environmental stewardship.

    Business Growing food, securing water: Help Mālama Kaua‘i build the future at Olohena

    Kaua‘i News 15 lane closures scheduled during week of April 18-24 on Kaua‘i state roadways

    PlayStreets Kaua‘i, Kaua‘i Skate ‘Ohana to host Hanapēpē Skatepark Project kickoff party

    New Hanapēpē Skatepark represents an investment of about $1.56 million to enhance recreational opportunities for youth and families on Kauaʻi’s westside; construction is set to begin Monday, April 27, and anticipated to be completed by fall this year. April 17, 2026 · 05:00am

    SNAP users allowed to purchase hot foods for the next four weeks

    A waiver allows Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) users to purchase hot foods using their benefits until May 16.

    Hawai‘i News Federal court orders $1.4M-plus restitution, 14-month prison term for Kaua‘i man who…

    Business State warns public about fraudulent investment schemes on Meta platforms

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    Growing food, securing water: Help Mālama Kaua‘i build the future at Olohena

    But for that vision to fully root, one essential resource is necessary: water.; simply put: no water, no food. Mālama Kaua‘i is now fundraising to build a well for the ag park — an about $1 million investment that will provide long-term water self-reliance.

    15 lane closures scheduled during week of April 18-24 on Kaua‘i state roadways

    Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

    Federal court orders $1.4M-plus restitution, 14-month prison term for Kaua‘i man who stole COVID relief funds

    52-year-old Ethan Page of Kekaha was sentenced April 15; court order also includes 3 years supervised release following his prison term. He previously pleaded guilty to lying to Small Business Administration officials about how he used more than $1.4 million of Restaurant Revitalization funds awarded in 2021 to his business Hanapēpē Design Studio.

    State warns public about fraudulent investment schemes on Meta platforms

    These scams include pump-and-dump scams, confidence scams and fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes that take advantage of victims to extract as much money from them as possible.

    Registration for A+ after-school program opens next week

    Families are urged to prepare documents needed for after-school program registration by April 22.

    Relief available to Hawai‘i businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by Kona low storms

    Small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations in Kalawao and Kaua‘i are only eligible to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
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    SNAP users allowed to purchase hot foods for the next four weeks

    A waiver allows Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) users to purchase hot foods using their benefits until May 16.

    Bishop Museum features the works of Nālani Kanakaʻole, Sig Zane, Kūhaʻoʻīmaikalani Zane

    The Zane ʻohana, continues to transform Hawaiian cultural practices into captivating visual arts, while celebrating their rich heritage and environmental stewardship.

    Federal court orders $1.4M-plus restitution, 14-month prison term for Kaua‘i man who stole COVID relief funds

    52-year-old Ethan Page of Kekaha was sentenced April 15; court order also includes 3 years supervised release following his prison term. He previously pleaded guilty to lying to Small Business Administration officials about how he used more than $1.4 million of Restaurant Revitalization funds awarded in 2021 to his business Hanapēpē Design Studio.

    State warns public about fraudulent investment schemes on Meta platforms

    These scams include pump-and-dump scams, confidence scams and fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes that take advantage of victims to extract as much money from them as possible.

    Registration for A+ after-school program opens next week

    Families are urged to prepare documents needed for after-school program registration by April 22.

    Relief available to Hawai‘i businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by Kona low storms

    Small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations in Kalawao and Kaua‘i are only eligible to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans.

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    Kanakaʻole, Zane ʻohana transform Hawaiian cultural practices into captivating visual arts

    Bishop Museum on Oʻahu will feature the works of Nālani Kanakaʻole, Sig Zane, Kūhaʻoʻīmaikalani Zane, whose creative practices are deeply rooted in hula ʻaihaʻa.

    Direct2UH gets $400K boost from national grant program aimed at simplifying path to college

    Building on the success of Direct2UH — the direct admissions initiative launched in October 2025 that offers free entry to Hawaiʻi public high school seniors based on their grade-point average — the grant will fund a unified admissions system with enhanced outreach and guidance.

    22 lane closures scheduled during week of April 18-24 on Big Island state roadways

    Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

    Big Island Now news briefs for April 18: National Native Plant Month, Jams World 2026 Chat Collection, Grace to retire

    A quick look at news happening throughout the island, state and nation.

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    Maui Surf Forecast for April 18, 2026

    North shores are nearly flat with a few spots seeing tiny surf this afternoon. A small pulse of energy from the north should produce more widespread (tiny) surf...

    Maui OnStage Youth Spring Musical and Community Toy Drive

    The Maui OnStage Education & Youth Program presents its spring musical production, The Most EPIC Birthday Party Ever, running April 25 through May 3 at the Historic ʻĪao Theater.

    Child & Family Service joins community for successful 6th Annual ʻOhana Fest on Maui

    Child & Family Service joined hundreds of Maui families and community partners at the 6th Annual ʻOhana Fest on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at UH Maui College, in a strong show of support for Child Abuse Prevention Month.

    Puʻunēnē Ave. Improvements Project completed ahead of schedule and on budget

    A dedication ceremony was held Friday for the Puʻunēnē Avenue Improvements Project in Kahului. The nearly $26 million project, which covered 7/10 of a mile, converted the two lane road into a four lane roadway near the intersection with the Kūihelani Highway, effectively easing congestion and creating a safer, more accessible route.