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178-unit affordable housing complex breaks ground in Kahului, prioritizing wildfire…

Maui teacher detained in federal immigration raid describes tense, ‘upsetting’…

LA Rams and Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority team up to promote Hawaiian Islands with Mauicamp

Maui Council advances voluntary deed restriction program, targeting Molokaʻi as pilot

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‘Where’s the money?’ Applicants wait for funds from Maui County program to help…

Maui Health achieves ACS Level III Trauma Center verification

Lahaina’s rebuilding: Historic design rules up for review after wildfire devastation

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‘From the soil up’: An islandwide network of volunteers nurtures trees for…

Merrie Monarch results 2025: Hula Hālau ʻO Kamuela of Oʻahu wins; Maui dancers place

Maui police release video, seek help to identify suspects involved in armed robberies

Maui hālau share ancient hula on kahiko night of 2025 Merrie Monarch

DOH warns of potential health hazards from Kīlauea vog as eruption pauses

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

Maui Planning Commission defers action on precedent-setting Lahaina home rebuild

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9 projects with over 800 housing units could get funding from Maui County for…

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County’s updated plan for $1.6 billion in fire recovery funds includes help for…

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Hotels, highest residential users could see higher water rates as county tries to conserve…

UH Maui College renews its commitment to Lahainaluna graduates for Fall 2025

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$10M investment enables zero-down mortgages for native Hawaiians on Hawaiian Home Lands

Northern Trust and Hawaiʻi Community Lending announced a historic $10 million investment in HCL’s new Kūpa’a Hale Loan program, helping to make zero-down mortgages available to native Hawaiians on Hawaiian Home Lands. Kūpaʻa means to be steadfast, firm and loyal, and this statewide loan is intended to help ‘ohana set roots and be financially stable and grounded to their homeland.

Kamaʻāina Credit program poised for approval as part of Council’s budget package

With first reading of the Maui County Council’s $1.56 billion budget set for this week Friday, one of the line items up for approval in the fiscal 2026 budget is $12 million for Maui United Way’s Countywide ALICE Initiative: Kamaʻāina Credit program. The initiative aims to help residents who’ve been referred to as ALICE households. […]

Bank of Hawaiʻi opens newest branch in Lahaina; its Foundation donates $100K to support residents

Bank of Hawaiʻi marked the grand opening of its new Lahaina Branch on Maui on Monday with a private blessing ceremony and a donation of $100,000 to provide support to Lahaina residents who are at risk of losing their homes to foreclosure. Its previous location on Papalaua Street was destroyed in the 2023 wildfires.

May’s Hawaiian Music Series to feature Logan Kalawaia

Lahaina Restoration Foundation’s Hawaiian Music Series of May will feature a performance by rising Maui musician Logan Kalawaia. The free, family-friendly concert will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the scenic Ocean Lawn at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Kāʻanapali.

Maui Nonprofit Directors Association to Host Board Member Speed Networking Event

The Maui Nonprofit Directors Association invites community members to attend a Board Member Speed Networking Event on Wednesday, May 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 395 Dairy Road, Unit G, Kahului.

Lahainaluna High School Foundation awards more than $217,000 in scholarships for 2025

The Lahainaluna High School Foundation presented 89 scholarships to 55 seniors from the Class of 2025 totaling $217,750 in awards (including four-year renewables), while an additional 14 alumni will receive their renewable scholarships for the next academic school year totaling $79,000 for a grand total of $296,750 through the nonprofit foundation. 

Rotary meeting features Healing Aloha techniques to address collective trauma

On May 14, 2025, the Rotary Club of Kīhei-Wailea will be hearing from Rosemarie Johnson representing Healing Aloha sharing the importance of addressing collective trauma. Johnson will share Healing Aloha’s Breath Awareness initiative and the ability to de-escalate trauma by regulating the parasympathetic nervous system. Focused on healing collective trauma, it encourages self-care through conscious […]

Free carpentry classes for high school students at UH Maui College

The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College is offering a series of FREE, week-long trainings designed to help participants master essential carpentry skills while building sheds to be donated to folks in Lahaina recovering from the wildfires.

KCA calls for state support on water infrastructure and fire mitigation

The Kula Community Association (KCA) has formally called on Gov. Josh Green and the State of Hawaiʻi to take urgent action in advance of what is expected to be another challenging wildfire season in Upcountry Maui.

Mayor Bissen announces partnership to support Lahaina homeowners in recovery

Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen today announced a partnership to address critical financing gaps for Lahaina homeowners still rebuilding after the 2023 Maui wildfires. The collaborative effort will create a Deferred Payment Loan Program to support middle-income families who may not qualify for federal disaster recovery funds but continue to face significant financial barriers to reconstruction.

Lava fountains reach 500 feet in latest episode of Kīlauea eruption

Episode 21 of the ongoing Kīlauea eruption at Halemaʻumaʻu ended shortly after 8:30 on Sunday night, after about eight hours of sustained fountaining which began at 12:45 p.m. on May 11, 2025. The Halema’uma’u eruption is currently paused.

Luxury home in Keawakapu, Maui nets $28.56M at auction

Concierge Auctions announced today that Casa En Maui, a beachfront estate located on Maui’s Keawakapu Beach, is pending sale for $28.56 million. When closed, it will become the largest residential sale to date in Maui in 2025. 

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Monday Morning MIL: Kamehameha Maui’s Casco breaks 28-year-old state pole vault record; Warriors beat Bears for third at state baseball tourney
Lahaina burn zone slowly transforming from ‘ghost town’ to big construction zone
Kamehameha Maui, Baldwin both fall in state baseball semifinals; meet for third place today at 4 p.m.
Dramatic wins propel Kamehameha Maui and Baldwin baseball teams to state semifinals tonight

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Bank of Hawaiʻi opens newest branch in Lahaina; its Foundation donates $100K to support residents

Maui Nonprofit Directors Association to Host Board Member Speed Networking Event

Hawaiʻi launches myHawaii platform to streamline access to online government services

Hawaiʻi Energy Conference explores solutions for state’s energy future, May 21-22 at the MACC

Mana Up Market opens first Maui location in Lahaina; Celebrate with Kalani Peʻa, May 16

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May’s Hawaiian Music Series to feature Logan Kalawaia

Country star Ella Langley to headline July 4 concert at Ritz-Carlton Maui

Documentary on Maui-born opera star Tandy MacKenzie to screen at Akakū Upstairs

MAPA launches final phase of capital campaign for new theatre

MACC presents Justin Kawika Young in a Local Voices Series concert, June 19

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Ritz-Carlton Maui announces summer lineup for Kapalua Wine and Chef Series
Maui’s culinary stars shine at the 2025 ʻAipono Awards
Maui residents offered BOGO dining experiences at Le Bazaar throughout May
Maui Land & Pineapple Co. welcomes Baya Bowls to Kapalua
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Luxury home in Keawakapu, Maui nets $28.56M at auction
178-unit affordable housing complex breaks ground in Kahului, prioritizing wildfire survivors
Kamaʻāina housing bill dies in Senate amid statewide affordable housing crisis
Bidding process begins on luxury beachfront home at Keawakapu, Maui

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Four Seasons Resort Maui champions the environment through Bee Wonders Tour
Maui Ocean Center launches new summer camp
2025 King Kamehameha celebrations
Sheraton Maui to host brunch, spa specials and lūʻau for Mother’s Day

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Students, families prepare for Kauaʻi Community College commencement

Kauaʻi Community College graduation for about 105 students begins at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.

Hawaiian music, cultural health practices highlighted in upcoming health fair

The free health fair will feature guest speakers and live entertainment at the Kauaʻi Museum from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 24.

Nareit Foundation seeks shovel-ready projects for its annual grant considerations

All applicants must complete the grant application form that can also be accessed on the How to Apply section of the Nareit Hawaiʻi website by 5 p.m. Friday, June 13.

Kauai Weather Forecast for May 13, 2025

Breezy trades deliver showers windward and mauka through the week

Kauai Surf Forecast for May 13, 2025

The current moderate period south-southwest swell will bring elevated surf to south facing shores through tonight then slowly decline through mid-week. By the...

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Captain Cook post office was officially renamed in honor of fallen Big Island solider

Army 1st Lt. John Kuulei Kauhaihao Post Office Building is the first post office in Hawaiʻi designated in honor of a Vietnam War veteran, or an individual of Native Hawaiian descent. 

Fraud expert aims to educate community in Pāhoa this Thursday

AARP elder fraud expert Paul Greenwood, a former deputy district attorney, will be hosting a free “Fight Fraud Together” presentation beginning at 10 a.m. at the Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility.

Water safety initiatives aim to reduce child drownings in Hawaiʻi

International Water Safety Day is celebrated on May 15 of each year to spread awareness of drowning and to educate youth in becoming safer in and around the water.  

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for May 13, 2025

The current moderate period south-southwest swell will bring elevated surf to south facing shores through tonight then slowly decline through mid-week. By the...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for May 13, 2025

The current moderate period south-southwest swell will bring elevated surf to south facing shores through tonight then slowly decline through mid-week. By the...