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Hawaiʻi State Junior Lifeguard Championships return to Kā‘anapali, Aug. 9

2025 Fourth of July Makawao Stampede results

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St. Anthony School banks on new sports academy, ʻŌlelo Hawai‘i program to boost…

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50-year love story: Mike and Joycelyn Victorino’s life full of family, public…

New Maui parking ambassador program in Wailuku town starts July 14

New Maui Police Department hire, arrested for sex assault and electronic enticement of a…

A novel idea for Maui’s housing crisis: Using vacation rental profits for…

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End of an era: Alexander & Baldwin transfers full ownership of East Maui Irrigation to…

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Monday Morning Maui Sports: Wehiwa Aloy wins Golden Spikes Award as best amateur baseball…

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Long before last week’s 330-acre blaze, Kahikinui community spent years preparing…

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Los Angeles Rams first trip to Maui in 1972 spurred a generation of fans, including Mayor…

Hawaiʻi AG gives update on implementation of Lahaina Wildfire Phase III report —…

Maui Council hears another 70 testifiers on vacation rental phase-out bill; still more to…

Maui wildfire recovery: Progress and persistent challenges highlighted in UHERO report

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East Maui kalo farmers won the water fight. Now they battle climate change and invasive…

Los Angeles Rams and Hollman Lockers team up to refurbish locker rooms at Lahainaluna

‘No Kings’ events across the state draw crowds in protest of Trump…

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As Maui County farmers and ranchers grow old, younger replacements are desperately being…

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July 13, 2025 · 12:00 AM

New compliance initiative launched for oversight of public construction projects

Pacific Resource Partnership, in collaboration with the Hawai‘i Regional Council of Carpenters, has undertaken a new compliance initiative to strengthen oversight of publicly funded construction projects. “It’s been PRP’s experience that whenever there’s an uptick in construction projects, such as what is occurring with the rebuilding of Lahaina, unscrupulous contractors tend to become more active, […]
July 12, 2025 · 10:00 PM

Hawaiʻi Summer Reading Challenge surpasses 20,000 participants, final push to 25,000 underway

The Hawaiʻi State Public Library System announced last week that over 20,000 readers across the islands have registered for the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, overtaking last year’s total with four weeks remaining in the program.
July 12, 2025 · 8:00 PM

MAPA executive director to speak at Lahaina Rotary meeting

On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Carolyn Wright will be the speaker at the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting. The topic of her presentation is “Maui Academy of Performing Arts: Enriching Lives and Building Community through the Arts for 50 Years”
July 12, 2025 · 7:00 PM

David Sellers talks ICCF ‘Surf Blocks’ at Kīhei Rotary meeting on Tuesday

The Rotary Club of Kīhei-Wailea will host David Sellers of Hawai‘i Off-Grid Architecture and Engineering on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at Island Health in Rainbow Mall (2439 S. Kīhei Road, Kīhei).
July 12, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Visitors to Hawaiʻi’s national parks give big, nonprofit says

Checkout donations at Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association (HPPA) visitor center stores have reached record highs, with more than $300,000 contributed by park visitors since October 2024, according to a release by the nonprofit.
July 12, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Lucky, Transpac’s first to cross the finish line, claims Barn Door Trophy

Lucky, an 88-foot Juan K (27m) Judel-Vrolijk yacht, crossed the finish line Friday morning at approximately 7:23 a.m. under a mixture of clouds and sunshine, welcoming the racers to be the very first across the finish line at Diamond Head Lighthouse.
July 12, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Maui Council advances bills for agricultural tourism and food trucks in ag districts

The Maui County Council moved forward two bills this week aimed at bolstering island agriculture, but one — Bill 75, which seeks to establish agricultural tourism — sparked a debate over safeguarding indigenous Hawaiian cultural practices from commercial exploitation. In a less contentious move, Bill 76 received unanimous final Council approval to allow food trucks […]
July 12, 2025 · 3:00 AM

Temporary South, Central Maui park and facility closures set this month

The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced several temporary closures at parks and recreation facilities this month for maintenance and operational needs.
July 12, 2025 · 2:54 AM

Update: Waikapū brush fire extinguished, all roads now OPEN

The fire near Waikō Road and Kūihelani Highway was extinguished as of 8:54 p.m., according to Maui Fire Command. All roads have since reopened in the area.
July 12, 2025 · 12:25 AM

Picklum, Bryan, Nichols and Peterson find success on opening day of Corona Cero Open J-Bay

The Corona Cero Open J-Bay, Stop No. 10 on the World Surf League 2025 Championship Tour, kicked off its opening day in three-to-five foot surf at Supertubes.
July 12, 2025 · 12:18 AM

Day and night closures on Puʻunēnē Avenue for affordable housing project

Beginning nightly this Sunday July 13, all lanes of South Puʻunēnē Avenue will be closed between the intersection with West Kamehameha Avenue to Hololeʻa Street, adjacent to Jim Falk Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram.
July 11, 2025 · 11:20 PM

Hoʻōla Maui launches Disaster Case Management program for Lahaina wildfire survivors

The Hoʻōla Maui Long Term Recovery Group announced the launch of its expanded Disaster Case Management and Survivor Support program, designed to provide holistic comprehensive, culturally-sensitive assistance to those affected by the Lahaina wildfire, regardless of their FEMA application status.

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Homeless community at Amala Place must leave by next week, Maui County says
July 12, 2025 · 11:00 PM UTC
In Hawaiian Electric’s first proactive power shutdown, Upcountry customers frustrated by long outage but supportive of fire prevention program
July 11, 2025 · 4:01 PM UTC
Youth volleyball team from Maui wins national championship in Minneapolis; returns home to heroes’ welcome
July 9, 2025 · 4:08 PM UTC
Monday Morning Maui Sports: Nick Rolovich returns to islands as camp draws over 500 top football players to King Kekaulike Stadium
July 7, 2025 · 4:01 PM UTC

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July 13, 2025 · 12:00 AM

New compliance initiative launched for oversight of public construction projects

July 12, 2025 · 7:00 PM

David Sellers talks ICCF ‘Surf Blocks’ at Kīhei Rotary meeting on Tuesday

July 10, 2025 · 10:05 PM

Energy leaders convene on Maui to tackle tough challenges, offer real solutions

July 10, 2025 · 2:00 AM

Harold K.L. Castle Foundation welcomes Dr. Amber W. Datta as marine program officer

July 9, 2025 · 8:00 PM

Lahaina rebuilding dilemma: Commission debates parking lot rezoning for Moku Roots

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July 11, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Four Seasons Resort Maui announces 2025 START student artists

July 10, 2025 · 4:33 PM

The Sewing Hui brings characters to life in Maui OnStage’s ‘Come From Away’

July 10, 2025 · 1:00 AM

Student art exhibit highlights art-science connection by ‘zooming in’ on ocean species

July 9, 2025 · 10:30 PM

Slack Key Show features 2025 Hōkū winners Kawika Kahiapo and George Kuo

July 9, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Maui Music and Food Experience 2025 set for August at the Hyatt Regency

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Kalei’s Lahaina hosts mixer for hospitality and restaurant professionals, July 7
July 4, 2025 · 2:00 AM UTC
Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival to feature 100% Maui-grown citrus from Mahi Pono
July 1, 2025 · 3:15 PM UTC
Banyan Tree earns Wine Spectator award for excellence in wine service
June 27, 2025 · 3:30 AM UTC
Fairmont Kea Lani launches pop-up dinner experience during Kō renovation
June 24, 2025 · 10:00 PM UTC
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Day and night closures on Puʻunēnē Avenue for affordable housing project
July 12, 2025 · 12:18 AM UTC
RAM: Maui’s housing market shows stability in sales amid declining prices in June 2025
July 9, 2025 · 3:00 PM UTC
Maui Council set to begin deliberations on short-term rental phase-out bill
June 27, 2025 · 3:30 PM UTC
Maui Council to take up contentious Honuaʻula project for first reading this Friday
June 26, 2025 · 12:00 AM UTC

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Grand Wailea announces Fourth of July weekend events, fireworks and food pop-ups
Founding fathers probably didn’t picture this: wings, DJs and orchids from the sky
Fourth of July on Lāna‘i: The Green, live music and more with Four Seasons Resort
Makawao Stampede Festivities get underway with Parade and Hoʻolauleʻa this weekend

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Scheduled Kaua‘i lane closures on state roadways for July 12-18

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.

Kauaʻi health office releases report on 2025 public health, emergency prep survey

This year's Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response survey collected valuable data from a total of 186 completed interviews about island residents' basic household demographics, emergency supplies, concerns about climate change impacts, infectious disease awarness and concerns as well as general health and well-being.

Kaua‘i County invites high school students to serve on boards, commissions

Kaua‘i voters approved a Kaua‘i County Charter amendment in 2024 that allows junior and senior high school students to become members of county boards and commissions, creating new opportunities for youth involvement in local government.

Kauai Weather Forecast for July 12, 2025

High pressure far northeast of the state will lead to moderate to locally breezy trade winds. Expect to see fairly typical summertime weather as clouds and...

Kauai Weather Forecast for July 12, 2025

High pressure far northeast of the state will lead to moderate to locally breezy trade winds. Expect to see fairly typical summertime weather as clouds and...

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‘Beyond just commerce’: 2025 Hawaiʻi Business Mākeke features community in practice

Vendor lineup highlights 60 businesses 'rooted in purpose' plus community organizations, cultural practitioners and grassroots initiatives that often collaborate with them behind the scenes.

Hawai‘i County Police Commission to discuss appointment of interim chief at next meeting

The commission also will discuss the next steps to hiring a new chief.

Scheduled Hawai‘i Island lane closures on state roadways for July 12-18

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.

Kohala HI-PAL Keiki Fishing Derby a great success, with nearly 140 young anglers casting their lines

Participants in this year's derby hosted by Hawai‘i Police Department Community Policing officers from North and South Kohala as well as Kona enjoyed a day of fishing, family and fun that included making gyotaku fish prints, a lucky number drawing and the chance to win a 2-night stay at the Hilton Waikōloa Village.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for July 12, 2025

High pressure far northeast of the state will lead to moderate to locally breezy trade winds. Expect to see fairly typical summertime weather as clouds and...