Lahaina District Court Closed Due to Power Outage

No hearings or trials scheduled, deadline for filing extended to Wednesday

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Lahaina District Court in Hawaii has been closed today due to an ongoing power outage. Acting Chief Justice Sabrina S. McKenna has issued an order extending the deadline for filing documents due today until Wednesday, February 11, as no hearings or trials were scheduled for the court today.

Why it matters

Power outages can disrupt the normal operations of the court system, leading to delays and rescheduling of hearings and trials. This closure highlights the importance of reliable infrastructure and backup power sources for critical government facilities like courthouses.

The details

The Lahaina District Court, located at 1870 Honoapiʻilani Highway, is closed today due to the power outage. No hearings or trials were scheduled for the court today, so none need to be rescheduled. The Acting Chief Justice has extended the deadline for filing documents due today until Wednesday, February 11.

  • The Lahaina District Court closed on February 10, 2026 due to the power outage.
  • The deadline for filing documents due on February 10, 2026 has been extended to Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Sabrina S. McKenna

The Acting Chief Justice who issued the order extending the filing deadline.

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The takeaway

This closure underscores the need for reliable backup power and contingency planning to ensure the smooth operation of critical government services like the court system, even in the face of unexpected disruptions.