Maui County’s top prosecutor denies police chief’s claims that mayor is under criminal investigation

The Arts Education for All Act would increase states’ ability to implement arts programming for early learners, K-12 students and youth and adults involved in the justice system.

Hawaiʻi Women in Lodging & Tourism’s inaugural Maui event, “Wāhine in Balance: Life, Leadership & Legacy,” drew an estimated 135 attendees. The event, held Oct. 8 at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, featured a panel of four accomplished Maui women whose personal and professional journeys provided different perspectives on leadership, resilience, community and purpose.

Makalapua Kahula, representing Hālau Nā Lei Kaumaka O Uka under the guidance of Kumu Hula Nāpua Silva, earned the title of Miss Hula O Nā Keiki 2026. Isaac Kazuyuki Kauahikaua Woodward, representing Ka Pā Hula ʻO Kawaihoʻomalu under Kumu Hula Kū Koanui-Souza, was named Master Hula O Nā Keiki 2026.

Hawaiʻi State Senate Committee on Ways and Means Chair Donovan Dela Cruz called for expanding economic opportunities and investing in workforce development following the release of the 2026 Hawaiʻi Quality of Life and Well-Being Dashboard.

The Maui County Department of Water Supply will host the Maui WaiWise Stewardship Summit on Nov. 9 and 10. The program will feature keynote speaker Michael Chang, vice president and head of sustainability and resilience for Host Hotels & Resorts, where he oversees the company’s sustainability strategy, including Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification […]

The 15th annual Maui High School Foundation Hall of Honor Awards Banquet will take place at the Izumi “Shine” Matsui Athletic Center on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 from 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Five Maui residents will receive specialized sewing and business training, with $2,000 in startup funding available to each successful graduate.

Volunteers from the Tony Robbins Platinum Partnership spent three days recently painting all five residential homes and planting 20 new crop beds at The Maui Farm in Makawao.

Maui Police Chief John Pelletier joined in a walk of solidarity, hosted by police officers, their families and friends on Tuesday afternoon.

Costumes, candy and Halloween magic return to The Shops at Wailea with Keiki Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 3-7 p.m.

Aloha Amplified, Inc. invites the community to participate in the Sugar Beach Community Cleanup on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, from 9 to 11 a.m. The cleanup is being held in conjunction with the launch of Mahalo Quest, a new community discovery experience presented by Aloha Amplified, Inc.

Community budget meetings are scheduled this week in South Maui and West Maui for residents to share their priorities and provide input on the County budget for Fiscal Year 2028, which begins July 1, 2027.