Groundbreaking ceremony for Lahaina Recreation Center playground highlights hope, renewal, resilience

Maui nonprofits will learn how to secure state Green Fee funding during a Wailuku workshop on Aug. 13. The $130 million program helps local organizations protect island resources and survive severe weather.

State officials reported slight increases in visitor arrivals and spending for June 2026 as tourists spent more money daily but took shorter vacations across Hawaiʻi.

While usually held the first Wednesday of each month, the Lahaina Community Meeting for August was moved to the following week out of respect for the three-year mark of the Aug. 8, 2023, Maui wildfires.

Grant funds totaling $150,000 have been made available for Kahului in Maui County’s fiscal year 2027 budget, which took effect July 1, Council Member Kauanoe Batangan announced Friday.  Eligible applicants include organizations seeking to “support local initiatives that enhance the quality of life, strengthen neighborhoods and respond to community-identified needs” in the Kahului residency area. More information and a list […]

Magno, who navigated the Hawaiʻi Island response to volcanic eruptions from multiple volcanoes, the COVID-19 pandemic, fires, earthquakes, tsunami warnings, hurricanes and historic kona low storms, retires effective Aug. 1.

The REALTORS Association of Maui Community Foundation (RAMCF) has awarded scholarships to 39 outstanding students from Maui County through its 2026 Presidential Scholarship program.

The University of Hawaiʻi extended its fall semester application deadline for community colleges, UH Maui College, UH Hilo and UH West Oʻahu to Aug. 14 to give prospective students more time to submit applications.

The US House Natural Resources Committee unanimously approved a bill deploying specialized strike teams to combat invasive species. The legislation authorizes $10 million annually, protecting native ecosystems from severe ecological damage.

Several Maui organizations among 49 throughout the state selected to receive funding and present authentic experiences for the residents and visitors from July through December.

Mcclellan was reported missing by a concerned family member on Friday, July 24, 2026. Her last reported contact with her family was sometime during May 2026.   

Gov. Josh Green appointed Maui affordable housing manager Laura Valenzuela to the Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission on Friday. The governor also selected five other community leaders for state oversight roles, including seats on the Hawaiian Homes and Campaign Spending commissions.

The individual traveled internationally before returning to Hawaiʻi prior to getting sick. The assessment of risk of cyclosporiasis to the public in Hawaiʻi remains low.