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In council rematches, candidates dive into development, tourism, homelessness, water

Two men injured when a sport fishing boat strikes submerged object off Molokini

First large-scale hybrid reef deployment launched at Kalaeloa to combat erosion and rising…

Significant Little Fire Ant infestations discovered on Maui in Ha‘ikū and Kapalua

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Water scarcity a top concern for Maui County political candidates

Hour-by-Hour impact of Hurricane Lowell reconstructed by University of Hawaiʻi team

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Summer wildfires dropped in Maui County during busy, rainy hurricane season

Gov. Green requests expedited Major Disaster Declaration following Hurricane Lowell

Photos: Lowell Maui impacts

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

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Public invited to attend War Memorial Gymnasium blessing Friday, Sept. 25

Community members are invited to attend a blessing ceremony at noon Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, for the newly renovated War Memorial Gymnasium in Wailuku. The blessing ceremony will take place ahead of the project’s full completion. Following the ceremony, the gymnasium will transition into a soft-opening period as finishing details are completed.

USPS hosting Passport Fair at Kahului Post Office, Sept. 26, 2026

Kahului Post Office is adding extra appointment times to help with new passport or passport card applications, including application acceptance, on-site passport photos, and guidance from certified USPS passport clerks.

Hawai‘i Realtors Charitable Foundation distributing $200,000 in Hurricane Relief

The Hawai‘i Realtors Charitable Foundation, the charitable arm of Hawai‘i Realtors, is encouraging Hawai‘i residents to apply for grants up to $1,000 to help offset the impact of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala and Hurricane Lowell.

Free biocultural garden and farming education workshops at UH Maui College

The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College is hosting a series of three new, free community education workshops for all ages connecting farming, indigenous knowledge, and hands-on activities.

Hawaiʻi Attorney General publishes 2025 statewide crime data showing 54,000 serious criminal offenses

Crime in Hawaiʻi declined by more than 10% in 2025 compared with the year before, according to statewide crime statistics.

Maui County Council panel confronts infrastructure deficiencies and costs in South Maui plan update

Maui County Council members are four days into a close, section-by-section review of the South Maui Community Plan update—and they’re running into hard questions about whether the county can deliver on the plan’s goals and designated growth areas.

New deputy administrator selected for County Maui Emergency Management Agency

Francis Kau has been selected as the new deputy administrator of the County Maui Emergency Management Agency.

Kalama Intermediate expands ‘Drive With Aloha’ to middle school for first time

Kalama Intermediate School has been selected as the first middle school campus in Hawaiʻi to join the statewide “Drive With Aloha” campaign initiative.

Maui Hotel & Lodging Association announces new 2026-2027 Board of Directors 

The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association announced the elected 2026-2027 Board of Directors during their annual meeting on Sept. 10, 2026 at the Westin Maui Resort & Spa. Every year, members vote on candidates nominated by MHLA property and allied businesses to form the governing board that directs the voice of the visitor industry.

Deadline suspended for Pacific Missile Range Facility and Kōkeʻe Park Final EIS

The Department of Land and Natural Resources has suspended the deadline for accepting the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Pacific Missile Range Facility and Kōkeʻe Park Geophysical Observatory, to protect the public’s ability to participate in the review.

Wailea Golf Club hosts PGA Jr. League Regional this weekend

This weekend (Sept. 18–20), Wailea Golf Club in Wailea is hosting one of 12 PGA Jr. League Regionals nationwide. Sixteen All-Star teams from across the region — including two local squads from Oʻahu (one in each age division) — will compete for a spot at their divisional National Championships (13u and 17u).

Reminder – Pāʻia-Haʻikū community budget meeting scheduled next week

A community budget meeting is scheduled next week in Pāʻia-Haʻikū for residents to share their priorities and provide input on the County budget for Fiscal Year 2028, which begins July 1, 2027.

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Fire recovery, water, invasive species: Maui County candidates tackle district issues
In council rematches, candidates dive into development, tourism, homelessness, water
‘Climate change sucks’: Battered by storms, Hawai‘i communities search for more resilient solutions
Water scarcity a top concern for Maui County political candidates

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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 Hotel & Lodging Association announces new 2026-2027 Board of Directors 

Maui August unemployment rate at 2.9%

HEMIC to return $5 million to qualifying policyholders this year

DBEDT brings business resources to entrepreneurs statewide

Imua Family Services appoints Brian Nagami as Chief Operating Officer

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September Hawaiian Music Series to feature Maui musician Ron Kualaʻau

America tuned up to perform at MACC’s Castle Theater on Nov. 7; general public tickets go on sale Sept. 18

The Hawaiian Mission Houses presents ‘Mele Tūtū: Songs of our Grandparents,’ Oct. 10

Michelle Wie West chips in cameo appearance in Maui-made ‘Zombie Golf,’ a horror comedy filmed on Maui and Oʻahu

Paʻūpili Lahaina 3rd Saturdays returns Sept. 19

Maui Food and Dining Chevron Forward

St. Anthony graduate Mark Mattos tapped as Coconuts Fish Cafe’s new regional director of operations
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
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Housing & Real Estate Chevron Forward

Rising Hawaiʻi rents intensify costs for federal housing voucher program, known as Section 8
County Department of Housing seeks applications for FY 2028 Affordable Housing Fund projects
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

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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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Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 20, 2026

Moderate to locally breezy trade winds will continue through Monday before gradually decreasing by midweek. Another round of moisture will move in from the east...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for September 20, 2026

Surf along S shores remains above average through the weekend as long period SSW swell holds steady. This swell then fades during the middle of the week only to...

Pacific Southwest wetland projects get boost from investment by US Environmental Protection Agency

Effort includes $467,075 coming to Hawai'i for expansion of community stewardship at restored wetland sites, increasing coordination among agencies, landowners and organizations working on wetland restoration and reducing regulatory barriers for wetland restoration practitioners.

Total of $200K in hurricane relief funds available through Hawai‘i REALTORS Charitable Foundation

Grants of up to $1,000 are available to Hawai‘i residents impacted by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala and Hurricane Lowell, with a Nov. 4 deadline to apply.

Big Island police arrest 16 motorists for driving under the influence during week of Sept. 7-13

A total of 555 DUI arrests have been made so far this year on island roads, an 11.76% decrease from 629 by the same time in 2025; DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide.

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Kauai Weather Forecast for September 20, 2026

Moderate to locally breezy trade winds will continue through Monday before gradually decreasing by midweek. Another round of moisture will move in from the east...

Kauai Surf Forecast for September 20, 2026

Surf along S shores remains above average through the weekend as long period SSW swell holds steady. This swell then fades during the middle of the week only to...

Līhuʻe Civic Center in-person services remain closed; Real Property Division open for deadline

Some offices could reopen sooner than others, depending on when computer systems are restored. The county will share updates as in-person services resume.

EPA invests in innovative wetland projects throughout Pacific Southwest

Effort includes $467,075 coming to Hawai'i for expansion of community stewardship at restored wetland sites, increasing coordination among agencies, landowners and organizations working on wetland restoration and reducing regulatory barriers for wetland restoration practitioners.

Data from Big Island’s W. M. Keck Observatory reveals youngest planet outside solar system

The planet, known as Elias 2-24 b, is still gathering material from the disk of gas and dust surrounding its young host star, allowing scientists to study a giant planet that is growing.