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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…
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Kaua‘i News
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.
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Hawaii News
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.
Big Island News
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.
Maui News
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.


