Mayor Bissen signs Bill 9 into law, shortly after 5-3 final passage by Maui Council

With Christmas a week away and openings continuing to fill daily, Maui Job Corps is urging Maui young adults ages 16-24 to apply now. The center said it will remain open through the holidays this year to process applications and enroll students to meet local demand. “We don’t want families to wait until after the […]

Lahaina Cannery will wrap up its Holiday Cheer events with a free live concert featuring the popular island band Wavvy on Saturday, Dec. 20.

Mayor Richard Bissen today signed Bill 9 into law after Maui County Council approved the measure on second and final reading, marking what he calls “a historic step toward restoring housing availability for residents” and “realigning zoning policy with its original residential purpose.”

In a night of artistry, culture, and emotional performances, Laritza was crowned Season 1 Champion of “Hawai‘i to the World,” earning the $10,000 grand prize during last night’s statewide finale which aired on Hawai‘i News Now. Representing O‘ahu, Laritza delivered a powerful performance that blended traditional Hawaiian oli with classical piano, securing the top honor among the finalists from across the pae ʻāina. 

The Maui Police Department is warning the public of recurring phone scams involving spoofed calls that falsely appear to originate from the MPD. Scammers manipulate caller ID information and pose as law enforcement officers, claiming you have an outstanding warrant or missed jury duty. Victims are then pressured to make immediate payments via cryptocurrency, payment apps, gift cards, or credit cards.

The new Maui Poke location offers a modern, welcoming space where guests can enjoy thoughtfully prepared poke bowls made with premium proteins, vibrant vegetables, and house-crafted sauces.

Family members reflect on the lives of beloved Maui residents Robert Seymour “Lindy” Haʻalilio Sutherland and Cherry Anne Kamalama Waterhouse Sutherland.

The Maui County Council members passed Bill 9 on second and final reading Monday by the same 5-3 vote that advanced the controversial measure earlier this month. Later Monday, Mayor Richard Bissen signed the bill into law. Bissen introduced the measure to phase out transient vacation rentals in apartment-zoned districts in May 2024. While the […]

The Lahaina Restoration Foundation, with the support of Hawaiʻi Rotary District 5000, announced the completion and opening of two new exhibition kiosks at Lahaina Cannery Mall. These displays offer Maui residents and visitors a free, fresh, and engaging way to connect with Lahaina’s rich history and ongoing story of resilience.

St. Anthony Church donated clothing, footwear, backpacks and other items to Maui Economic Opportunity’s program that helps individuals transition back into the community upon release from incarceration.

Maui police say the man wanted in connection with a deadly crash in Pukalani last week, has since been taken into custody. Kaleo Kubo, 31, was taken into custody without incident on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, according to an update provided by Maui police.

Ke One O Kākuhihewa, the Oʻahu Council of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, with support from Kanaeokana, will host He Kūkākūkā: A Talk Story with Kamehameha Schools Trustee Finalists on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2024, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Kālama Dining Hall on the Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Campus.