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Miss Aloha Hula 2025 results: Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao of Kauaʻi wins title

Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao was named Miss Aloha Hula 2025 at the 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday night at the Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaiʻi.

500 tons of pilings cleared from Lahaina shoreline as part of wildfire debris removal

All 237 nonhistorical, concrete pilings along Front Street in Lahaina have been removed — totaling approximately 500 tons of material. A press release announcement from the County of Maui described the achievement as “a significant step forward in Maui wildfire recovery efforts.”

Coordinated Agency Emergency Preparedness Exercise in Kīhei on Friday

The Maui Police Department in conjunction with the Department of Education will conduct a one-day Joint Agency Emergency Preparedness Exercise on the Kīhei Elementary School campus from approximately 7:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Council OKs two more years for Kuʻikahi Village housing project

The Maui County Council has approved a resolution for a time extension — to May 2029 — for completion of the Kuʻikahi Village project, now apparently scaled back from its original plans. According to information presented to council members, the project was originally designed as a 202-unit workforce housing development mauka of Honoapiʻilani Highway and […]

Coast Guard offloads more than $214 million worth of illegal cocaine in San Diego

The crew of the US Coast Guard Cutter Kimball offloaded approximately 18,898 pounds of cocaine, with an estimated value of more than $214.3 million, on Thursday in San Diego.   The Coast Guard Cutter Kimball is one of two legend-class national security cutters homeported in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. 

Lau Ke Aloha invites Maui residents to celebrate native species through art

The Aloha Makena Foundation, in partnership with Mākena Golf & Beach Club, present the “Lau Ke Aloha: Kinolau Native Species Art Creation Day” on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Mākena’s Hale Pili. This free event provides a unique opportunity for Maui residents to create and submit artworks celebrating the island’s native species under the guidance of local artists.

County Department of Liquor Control office to be closed for half-day Friday, April 25

The County of Maui Department of Liquor Control office will be closed for a half-day to accommodate department training, starting at 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2025.

Volcano Watch — Tilt, Tremor, and Lava: Remembering Maunaloa’s 2022 Eruption 

Volcano Watch: As people from around the world are captivated by episodic lava fountaining during the ongoing Kīlauea eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu, let’s use the current pause and transition our attention back to the details of another recent eruption—Maunaloa in 2022.

Winners announced for Rep. Case’s 2025 Congressional Art Competition

US Rep. Ed Case (Hawai‘i – First District) announced the winners of his 2025 Congressional Art Competition at Bishop Museum, where entries were on public display. Twenty-three art pieces were entered this year from eight schools throughout his district.

Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority welcomes new team members to Maui County

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority introduced its newest team members, including: Kui Adolpho, and Meagan Degaia, Destination Managers for Molokaʻi and Maui/Lānaʻi respectively.

Construction Industry of Maui is accepting applications for the Bob Poulson Scholarship

The Construction Industry of Maui is now accepting applications from graduating Maui high school students, for its annual Bob Poulson CIM Scholarships. The deadline for the essay and application is May 2.

ʻĪao United Church of Christ celebrates 130th anniversary, welcomes new minister

ʻĪao United Church of Christ marks its 130th anniversary and celebrates the installation of its new minister on Sunday, April 27, 2025.

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9 projects with over 800 housing units could get funding from Maui County for construction, rising costs
Monday Morning MIL: Baldwin water polo, softball teams clinch state berths
County’s updated plan for $1.6 billion in fire recovery funds includes help for first-time homebuyers, rebuilding homes
Hotels, highest residential users could see higher water rates as county tries to conserve more amid drought

Maui Business Chevron Forward

Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority welcomes new team members to Maui County

Construction Industry of Maui is accepting applications for the Bob Poulson Scholarship

Maui County releases new economic report outlining recovery strategies

Planet Fitness offering free workouts in celebration of National Fitness Day

Maui County’s labor force gaining somewhat, first time 19 months after wildfire disaster

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Miss Aloha Hula 2025 results: Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao of Kauaʻi wins title

Lau Ke Aloha invites Maui residents to celebrate native species through art

Winners announced for Rep. Case’s 2025 Congressional Art Competition

Community invited to utility box painting event at Keōpūolani Park this weekend

Seabury Hall to host 37th annual Dance Showcase this weekend

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Maui Chef Sheldon Simeon to headline inaugural ‘Poke Masters Table’ on Kauaʻi
Maui students win top honors in 2025 Localicious Art and Recipe Contest
First Nobu restaurant on Maui launches at Grand Wailea
The Westin Maui offers a Easter celebration at Hale Moʻolelo
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Maui Department of Housing announces FY 2026 Affordable Housing Fund Annual Plan
Maui home and condo sales cool in March
Fair Housing Month Conference, April 24
Real Estate Commission to host free virtual ‘Condorama’ education event

Maui Activities Chevron Forward

‘Earth Night’ returns April 26 with poke contest, conservation groups, dive presentations and ‘Koholā’ film
Grand Wailea offers Easter and Mother’s Day brunches, spa retreats
Maui Gold Pineapple’s Farm and Feast Experience offered this April
The Shops at Wailea Hosts Fourth Annual Easter Celebration on Saturday, April 19

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Volcano Watch: Tilt, tremor and lava — remembering Mauna Loa’s 2022 eruption onset

Geophysical instruments recorded many major, and even subtle, details the night of the 2022 Mauna Loa eruption onset. In this week's "Volcano Watch," explore some of these monitoring data observations that offer clues as to what was happening beneath the surface.

Community invited to give feedback on draft Kauaʻi Climate Adaptation and Action Plan

The plan outlines 79 strategies to prepare for climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Several open houses are scheduled in May.

Kaua‘i dancer captures coveted Miss Aloha Hula title

The soloists were scored by seven judges who looked at their kahiko (ancient) and ‘auana (modern) performances and critiqued them in various areas.

Kauai Weather Forecast for April 25, 2025

A deepening low to the far northwest of the state drifts southward and lingers west of the state over the next several days. Southerly winds will help to bring...

Kauai Surf Forecast for April 25, 2025

Current long-period south-southwest swell will continue to slowly decline through Friday. A small pulse out of the south-southwest should help maintain some...

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Kāmakoa Nui Park sports fields back in the game after $1 million in improvements

Community invited to celebrate reopening of the Waikōloa Village park's multi-purpose sports fields, made possible by a partnership between Hawaiʻi County and a local developer, starting at 10 a.m. May 4 at the park.

Kaua‘i dancer captures Miss Aloha Hula in this year’s Merrie Monarch Hula Festival

The soloists were scored by seven judges who looked at their kahiko (ancient) and ‘auana (modern) performances and critiqued them in various areas.

Volcano Watch: Tilt, tremor and lava — remembering Mauna Loa’s 2022 eruption onset

Geophysical instruments recorded many major, and even subtle, details the night of the 2022 Mauna Loa eruption onset. In this week's "Volcano Watch," explore some of these monitoring data observations that offer clues as to what was happening beneath the surface.

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for April 25, 2025

Current long-period south-southwest swell will continue to slowly decline through Friday. A small pulse out of the south-southwest should help maintain some...

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for April 25, 2025

A deepening low to the far northwest of the state drifts southward and lingers west of the state over the next several days. Southerly winds will help to bring...