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Summer food programs launch: Free meals and $189 grocery benefit available for keiki
For many keiki in Hawai‘i, a school meal is their only nutritious meal of the day. As the school year ends, families across Hawai‘i can take advantage of a range of free programs to ensure children and youth have access to healthy meals during the summer.
Legislature Task Force continues work to streamline Hawaiʻi’s permitting process with interaction groups
The Simplifying Permitting for Enhanced Economic Development (SPEED) Task Force convened a public meeting on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, to continue advancing efforts to identify barriers and improve Hawaiʻi’s permitting processes.
Maui Junior Golf AJGA Qualifier produces two champions
After two days of competitive play, Lakota Lee captured the boys’ qualifying spot and Naiya Hamasaki secured the girls qualifying position to represent Maui at the AJGA event on Oʻahu.
Hawaiʻi’s construction market records fast start in Q1, but a drop in housing activity raises concern
The state’s construction industry posted its second-strongest first quarter in the past decade, with total spending reaching approximately $2.09 billion, according to the Quarterly Hawaiʻi Construction Market Update released by Pacific Resource Partnership.
Rep. Tokuda introduces resolution honoring 120 years of Filipino immigration to Hawaiʻi
US Rep. Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) introduced a congressional resolution marking the 120th anniversary of the arrival of the first Filipino immigrants in Hawai‘i. The resolution honors the pioneering plantation workers, known as Sakadas, whose sacrifice, resilience, and labor leadership transformed Hawai‘i’s economy and culture.
New program at Hawaiʻi-CC and UH Maui College aims to address cesspool challenges
In response to the cesspool crisis, Hawaiʻi Community College and the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College launched a new certificate program that trains students to work alongside contractors and engineers assisting with cesspool conversions and installing more sustainable systems.
The Construction Industry of Maui awards $60,000, announces Bob Poulson Scholarship winners
The Construction Industry of Maui awarded three Maui County high school graduates each a $20,000 scholarship to encourage education toward a construction industry career.
Hawaiʻi Off Grid starts Maui ‘Bunkhouse’ build as a sustainable, rapid solution for Habitat for Humanity
The Bunkhouse, currently under construction in Lahaina, is designed by Hawaiʻi Off-Grid Architecture + Engineering (HIOG) and will serve as a staff house for volunteers coming to help rebuild the community.
Amendment to County’s CDBG-DR Action Plan open for public comment
Proposed updates to the County of Maui’s Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery, Action Plan involving the Strategic Voluntary Mitigation Buyout Program are now available to view on the Hoʻokumu Hou website.
Champion for agriculture honored at Maui AgFest Pancake Breakfast
Maui County Farm Bureau launched this year’s Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair by naming Dr. Harold Keyser as this year’s Maui Legacy Farmer. The 17th edition of the event took place on May 30 at the War Memorial Special Events Field.
Filipino national on Maui charged with unlawfully voting in the US
According to court records, Alasaas was a non-citizen when she cast votes in two Federal elections: first, in a general election on or about Nov. 8, 2022, and then in a primary election on or about Aug. 10, 2024. On both occasions, Alasaas understood that she was not a citizen at the time that she cast her ballot, officials with the Department of Justice report.
Maui County leaders urge preparedness as hurricane season starts with above-normal predictions
Hurricane season in Hawaiʻi runs from June 1, through Nov. 30, 2026, and with an above-normal season forecast — including five to 13 tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific — County of Maui and Maui Emergency Management Agency officials are urging residents and visitors to prepare well before a storm is on the horizon.
Kapalua Golf hosted fun-filled Junior Golf event at The Plantation Course
Kapalua Golf & TY Management welcomed 60 of Maui’s young golfers to The Plantation Course on Saturday, May 30, for a memorable day of golf, fun, and community during a special free junior golf scramble event.
World Ocean Day celebration set for June 8
Maui Ocean Center will celebrate World Ocean Day with educational and cultural activities, live music and marine naturalist presentations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, June 8.
Hawaiʽi Home Energy Assistance Program applications accepted in June for Hawaiian Electric customers in need
Starting today through June 30, Hawaiian Electric customers in need may apply for a one-time credit to reduce their energy bills under the Hawaiʽi Home Energy Assistance Program, or H-HEAP.
County, state emergency management teams to conduct site visits to properties damaged in South Kona quake
This assessment will serve as the basis for requesting state and federal assistance.
Halemaʻumaʻu now has the most fountaining episodes ever recorded for an episodic fountaining eruption
Episode 48 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at the summit of Kīlauea ended abruptly at 1:37 p.m. HST on June 1, 2026, after 9 hours of continuous lava fountaining from the north vent. The eruption is currently paused.
‘Just for Fun’ culinary classes at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College’s award-winning Culinary Arts Program is offering another series of five “Just for Fun,” hands-on cooking classes featuring “perfect-for-summer” recipes, beginning on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Historic Pacific Ocean Row reaches half-way point to Maui
After a month on the water, Joshua Dukes and his three rowing companions are nearing the halfway point on their historic journey from Washington to Maui, Hawaiʻi. The 3,100 mile trek across the open ocean started on May 2, 2026 and is expected to take a total of 50-70 days to complete.
Residents encouraged to attend County’s Lahaina Community Meeting, June 3
Topics to be discussed include: Restoration of the Lahaina Royal Complex; Ongoing and upcoming state Department of Transportation projects; The County Department of Water Supply’s upcoming Lahaina Watermain Project; Community input on the proposed Lahaina community center and field house; and Updates from the County Office of Recovery, including information on Hoʻokumu Hou programs.
