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Why Maui police don’t always name people who are arrested, including their own officers

Maui Council panel advances license plate reader bill, delays facial recognition…

Mayor Bissen announces interim and permanent Safe Parking sites for those experiencing…

Maui-based film wins two Regional Emmys for documentary filmed before and after Lahaina…

Sugimura calls for immediate action to address public safety concerns along Pūlehu and…

Construction underway for new 35-unit Kehalani Apartments in Wailuku; Completion set for…

Hurricane Lala floods The Sewing Hui studio; Help needed to rebuild and continue community…

Maui-rooted film, ‘All the Things I Leave You (Patawid)’ could represent…

County of Maui selected for $3.6 million grant to establish first waste collection center…

Mauiʻs Archie Kalepa among six newly inducted Hawaiʻi Pwo Navigators

Hawaiʻi’s request for Presidential Emergency Declaration approved following Tropical…

County of Maui Ferry Program to hold four community meetings next month

Maui Council committee advances Haʻikū fire station project, 6-2

Festivals of Aloha announces 2026 Schedule of Events across Maui County

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Growing demand for water pushes Maui County to mull pricey desalination plans

FEMA to donate Kīlohana modular units to Maui County; plans call for permanent housing

Hotel rezoning amendments would shrink housing inventory envisioned by vacation rental…

Progress moves from planning to schematics as vision for new central Maui middle school…

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Wildland fire burns half acre of brush in Kīhei

An estimated half acre of brush burned in an area between East Līpoa Street and Hale Kūʻai Street in Kīhei on Friday afternoon, Sept. 4, 2026. The fire was reported at around 1:31 p.m., in an area behind multiple businesses.

Five people displaced by home fire in Pukalani, Maui

Two people suffered minor burn injuries and five people were displaced as a result of a home fire in Pukalani, Friday morning, Sept. 4, 2026. Damage estimates are still ongoing.

Maui man serving time for carjacking, sentenced to additional 10-years in prison for kidnapping, terroristic threatening

Maui resident Christopher Steven Helmer, 37, was sentenced today to a 10-year prison term for kidnapping, terroristic threatening, and related firearms and drug offenses, with the term ordered to run consecutively to a prison sentence he is already serving for a separate armed carjacking.

Mass replacement, extended deadline for SNAP benefits announced by state

The critical updates will help families throughout the state, including Hawaiʻi County, who experienced food loss because of impacts from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala.

Hawaiʻi leaders give update on Hurricane Lowell, preparations underway for possible impacts

Hawaiʻi leaders joined to provide an update on Category 4 Hurricane Lowell and preparations for possible impacts to Hawaiʻi, particularly Kauaʻi and Ni‘ihau.

The Sewing Hui of Maui invites fiber artists to enter the 2026 Fiber Arts Show

Following a successful return last year that drew more than 100 entries, the Maui Fiber Arts Show will return Oct. 1-4, 2026, bringing together fiber artists from across Maui County for four days celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, tradition and community.

Maui Chamber reminds community to submit nominations for the Mayor’s Small Business Awards

The Maui Chamber of Commerce is reminding community members that nominations are open for the 2026 Mayor’s Small Business Awards, with nominations due Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. Nominations are being accepted for businesses, nonprofits, or individuals who are making a difference in Maui County.

Lowell regains category 5 intensity; expected to pass near Kauaʻi Monday night with rain in the forecast

(Update: 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 4, 2026) Hurricane Lowell regained category 5 strength Friday afternoon. Watches could be required for portions of the westernmost Hawaiian Islands on Saturday.

Maui County home and condo sales increase in August as median prices decline

Maui County’s housing market saw increased sales activity in August, with closed sales rising for both single-family homes and condominiums compared to the same month last year, while median sales prices declined, according to the REALTORS Association of Maui. In August, 64 homes sold for a median price of $1.2 million, while 68 condo unit sold for a median of $564,950.

A Hoʻolawa Kine A Day brings Maui community together at Wailele Farm, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026

Community, connection and local resources come together this Saturday, Sept, 5, at A Hoʻolawa Kine A Day, a free kamaʻāina community gathering from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wailele Farm at Twin Falls.

Community invitation to meeting on proposed Hale Makua Workforce Housing project, Sept. 9

Hale Makua Health Services invites the public to attend a meeting regarding its proposed workforce housing project at Maui Lani. The meeting will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026 at Maui Economic Opportunity’s Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Family Center in Wailuku.

Gas prices hold steady at near record highs ahead of Labor Day weekend

Hawaiʻi drivers are paying near-record prices at gas pumps heading into the Labor Day weekend, with little relief in sight, according to AAA Hawaiʻi’s Weekend Gas Watch. On Maui, Kahului hit $5.44 (up a full dollar from the same time last year).

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Why Maui police don’t always name people who are arrested, including their own officers
New vision, ancient roots: How Maui County’s ʻŌiwi Resources Department is putting Hawaiian ancestral knowledge to work
$4B Mākena development with 652 homes advances after reducing project 27% due to public pushback
New West Maui fire station costing at least $240K more due to U.S.-Canada trade war

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Hawaiian Moment — ʻAhahui Kaʻahumanu, Hawaiʻi’s oldest Hawaiian civic society
Hawaiian Mission Houses and Makawao Cemetery present Cemetery History Theatre, July 18 and 19
Kaula Lūʻau production nominated for USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Award
Hawaiian Native Corporation provides funding to Hui Hānai for upcoming publication

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Maui Chamber reminds community to submit nominations for the Mayor’s Small Business Awards

KeikiCo Business Plan Competition offers Hawaiʻi students a chance to win $25,000 for their school

Maui Chamber to host Employment Law Seminar to help businesses navigate changing labor laws

Maui Chamber of Commerce and BizFlixTalk™ Bring Subsidized Business Growth Program to Maui Entrepreneurs

Maui County Federal Credit Union hires Henry Arroyo as Chief Information Officer

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Special Fair Day to return Friday, Oct. 2, to Wailuku

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea debuts The Queen’s Garden: Uluhaimalama 

Maui-based film wins two Regional Emmys for documentary filmed before and after Lahaina wildfire

Maui-rooted film, ‘All the Things I Leave You (Patawid)’ could represent Philippines at the Oscars

Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents two free public programs at Schaefer International Gallery

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Hana Hou Hospitality’s Round-Up Program supports Maui nonprofits
Wolfgang Puck and Byron Lazaroff-Puck bring their global Generational Tasting Tour to Spago Maui
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea introduces new café experience, Pantry Maui by Madhappy
Maui Coffee Association honors Kimo Falconer as 2026 Farmer of the Year
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Maui County home and condo sales increase in August as median prices decline
Community invitation to meeting on proposed Hale Makua Workforce Housing project, Sept. 9
Maui Council panel votes 5-4 to adopt sea-level-rise criteria for apartment rezoning in new hotel districts
Construction underway for new 35-unit Kehalani Apartments in Wailuku; Completion set for January 2028

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Special Fair Day to return Friday, Oct. 2, to Wailuku
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea debuts The Queen’s Garden: Uluhaimalama 
West Maui keiki invited to inaugural Kā‘anapali Keiki Fishing Tournament End of Summer Bash
Nō Ka ʻOi Aesthetics presents Flow & Glow wellness event at Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows

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Community resource centers, online applications available to people impacted by Kona earthquake

Vibrant Hawaiʻi social service navigators at the centers will provide in-person assistance with applications and help residents navigate available disaster recovery resources.

Update: Hawai‘i Island police find teen runaway

Natalia Naiwi-Ahana was found safe.

September flight operations announced by Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

Management of the park requires the use of aircraft for several reasons, including search-and-rescue missions and law enforcement operations as well as supporting management of natural and cultural resources, among others; Hawaiian Volcano Observatory also could need to conduct additional flights to assess volcanic activity and maintain instrumentation.

Hawai‘i REALTORS 2026 Fair Housing Keiki Art Contest now open statewide

Keiki in grades K-8 throughout the state are encouraged to learn about fair housing and submit art for a chance to win prizes.

Lowell re-strengthens to Category 4 hurricane; expected to bring high surf, rain to Big Island

Lowell is forecast to produce rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches, with maximum totals exceeding 10 inches possible, for Kauai, Niʻihau and the Big Island.

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What you need to know about Hurricane Lowell: Kauaʻi, Niʻihau residents urged to prepare before Lowell turns north

Kauaʻi County storm preparations and everything you need to know about Hurricane Lowell

Update: Talk story with ‘E Mau Ke Ea: The Sovereign Hawaiian Nation’ exhibit creator rescheduled

A special talk story with National Museum of the American Indian Associate Curator for Native Hawaiian History Halena Kapuni-Reynolds also is planned Sept. 8 in the college library; the museum produced the exhibit.

Closure of Kaua‘i trail extended due to inclement weather

The trail was initially closed to allow county crews to perform necessary repair work.

Hawai‘i REALTORS opens 2026 Fair Housing Keiki Art Contest

Keiki in grades K-8 throughout the state are encouraged to learn about fair housing and submit art for a chance to win prizes.

Hurricanes Lowell, Karina to produce advisory-level surf through Saturday

Lowell will bring high surf to south-facing shores and Karina will bring large breaking waves to the east.