$4B Mākena development with 652 homes advances; project size reduced 27% due to public pushback

Decades of University of Hawaiʻi technological innovation and scientific leadership are set to launch on Aug. 30 with NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a mission that is expected to transform our understanding of the Milky Way and the expansion of the universe.

Maui County Federal Credit Union announced the appointment of Henry Arroyo as Chief Information Officer. In this role, Arroyo will oversee the company’s IT strategy, cybersecurity program, regulatory compliance, and technology infrastructure.

The Lahaina Restoration Foundation invites the community to experience the history and cultural legacy of Mokuʻula through a free immersive film screening on Friday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. at Maui Ocean Center’s The Sphere. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

The Maui Chamber of Commerce has released the video recording of its 2026 Maui Mayoral Candidate Forum, providing members of the business community and the broader Maui community an opportunity to hear directly from the two candidates selected by Maui Chamber members.

The Sierra Club Hawaiʻi Chapter has officially endorsed Green Party candidate Pāʻele Kiakona for Hawaiʻi State House District 14 in his campaign to represent West Maui.

“Kaua‘i County Council proudly honors Pakele’s extraordinary life and enduring legacy as a symbol of hope and resilience for the ‘akikiki,” says a council Facebook post from Aug. 26. “May her story inspire continued efforts to protect Kaua‘i’s native forests and ensure that her species may one day thrive in the wild once again.”

The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management has been selected to receive $3.6 million in federal funding to establish the first recycling center in West Maui, providing residents with additional options for disposing of recyclables, green waste and large, bulky items.

Approximately 99.4% of impacted customers on Hawaiʻi Island have been restored since Hurricane Lala battered the state with high winds and heavy rainfall. 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui today announced that Chief Executive Officer Kelly Maluo-Pearson will retire from the CEO role on Sept. 4 after nearly three decades of service to Maui County’s keiki and families. She will remain engaged with BGCM as a Strategic Advisor during a six-month transition period.

The state of Hawaiʻi Department of Education is set to receive $9.3 million in post-disaster funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for permanent repairs to King Kamehameha III Elementary School on Maui.

Maui Diagnostic Imaging announced several new technology upgrades and services for patients on Maui.

Hawaiʻi’s five-star, five-diamond Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea announced the opening of Pantry Maui, the newest addition to the Resort’s collection of elevated dining experiences and guest amenities.