Maui doctor accused of attempted murder for attack on wife, takes stand in defense
A Maui anesthesiologist accused of second degree attempted murder for the alleged attack on his wife during a hike on Oʻahu last year, took the stand in his own defense, Wednesday.
The charge stems from a March 24, 2025 incident in which Gerhardt Konig, 47, is accused of striking his wife multiple times in the head with a rock and attempting to push her off the Pali Puka trail. His wife, Arielle, was found on the trail near the “Pali” lookout with multiple head and facial injuries.
Gerhardt Konig was indicted by an Oʻahu Grand Jury shortly after, and pleaded not guilty to the criminal charge on April 7, 2025.
The MACC presents ‘A Starry Night Cinema Series’ free screenings for the community
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents a series of free nights under the stars in the A&B Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion with our Starry Night Cinema screenings. Admission is free with no advance registration needed.
Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset to award five academic scholarships
Applications are now open for the “Go for the Green” scholarships. The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset is awarding five $2,500 academic scholarships to five graduating seniors who live in West Maui, Hāna, Lānaʻi or Molokaʻi and attend high schools on Maui, Lānaʻi or Molokaʻi.
Kō Restaurant and Jackson Family Wines present Kō & Vine – An Earth Day Wine Dinner
In honor of Earth Day on April 22, 2026, Kō Restaurant at Fairmont Kea Lani invites guests to an intimate evening of world-class cuisine and sustainably produced wines with “Kō & Vine,” a five-course dinner celebrating mindful stewardship of land, vineyard, and table. The exclusive event, limited to 30 seats, will pair the culinary artistry of Executive Chef Matt Dela Cruz with a curated selection of wines from Jackson Family Wines, guided by Master Sommelier Michael Jordan.
Congresswoman Tokuda to host town halls in Lahaina and Molokaʻi
Congresswoman Jill Tokuda of Hawaiʻi will hold community town hall meetings in Lahaina and on Molokaʻi.
SNAP replacement benefit deadline is April 9 for households impacted by second kona low
The Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services is reminding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program households impacted by the second kona low weather event from March 20–23, 2026, that the deadline to request replacement benefits is April 9, 2026.
OHA launches Business Development Program for Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs in the food industry
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is now accepting applications for its Kūlana ʻĀina Business Development Program, designed to support Native Hawaiian food entrepreneurs ready to grow and expand their businesses across Hawaiʻi’s food economy.
Bayer Hawaiʻi Life Sciences Scholarship application deadline extended to April 30
In the wake of the recent Kona Low storms, the application deadline for the 2026 Bayer Hawaiʻi Life Sciences Scholarship has been extended to Thursday, April 30, 2026. The original deadline was April 1, 2026.
Mana O Maui opens Teen Camp scholarship applications
Mana O Maui is now accepting scholarship applications from girls between the ages of 13-17 to attend an upcoming Teen Surf Camp, hosted by Maui Surfer Girls, from June 27 to July 3, 2026. Mana O Maui is a nonprofit organization launched in 2023 to provide empowerment programs through Hawaiian cultural education, adventure education, surf therapy and the healing arts.
Gov. Green nominates Associate Justice Vladimir Devens as Chief Justice of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court
Gov. Josh Green announced the nomination of Vladimir Devens to serve as Chief Justice of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court. Devens, who has served as an associate justice since 2024, brings more than three decades of legal experience to the role, including extensive work in civil litigation and public service.
Daniel R. Sayre Foundation gifts two Big Dog Tanker Trucks to MFD
The Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based on the Big Island, will hold a formal blessing to celebrate the delivery and acceptance of two new Howe & Howe Technologies Big Dog 4×4 wildfire tanker trucks into the Maui Fire Department fleet.
Resolution to celebrate 50th anniversary of Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana, rescheduled to April 17
The resolution proposes to recognize the Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana for 50 years of dedication to aloha ‘āina in bringing an end to the bombing of the island.
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program applications accepted
Applications for the popular Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, which offers $50 in coupons for fresh produce at farmers markets to income-qualifying Maui-island kupuna, are being accepted by Maui Economic Opportunity.