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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 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.
July 11, 2025 · 10:00 PM

Hirono, fellow Dems want immigration enforcement officers to be more VISIBLE

Aimed at strengthening oversight, transparency and accountability of immigration enforcement,the Visible Identification Standards for Immigration-Based Law Enforcement, or VISIBLE, Act of 2025 would require immigration enforcement officers to display clearly visible identification during public enforcement actions.
July 11, 2025 · 8:00 PM

Vision Zero: State’s commitment to a future without traffic fatalities, serious injuries

Hawaiʻi Department of Health — working with national, state and county traffic safety partners — developed and launched the Vision Zero Hawaiʻi initiative to assert that commitment to the public and raise awareness about how residents with a shared vision can help.
July 11, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Four Seasons Resort Maui announces 2025 START student artists

Two local high school students were selected for the resort’s third annual START mentorship program.
July 11, 2025 · 3:21 PM

Volcano Watch: Snowshoeing on Kīlauea? High fountain episodes pose new challenges to volcano monitoring

While it is challenging that a small portion of the Kīlauea monitoring network is impacted by the ongoing summit eruption, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says maintaining the network during eruptions comes with the job when it’s monitoring one of the most active volcanoes on Earth.
July 11, 2025 · 3:00 AM

Hawaiʻi Police Chief Moszkowicz is out. Commission does not accept retraction of his resignation

With concerns about his loyalty and commitment, the Hawaiʻi County Police Commission voted 4-4 not to accept Chief Ben Moszkowiczʻ retraction of his June 4 resignation.
July 11, 2025 · 2:00 AM

Maui’s Anderson advances to the US Senior Amateur during Hawaiʻi qualifying golf event

This is the first USGA Championship Anderson has qualified for and will represent Hawaiʻi at the 70th US Senior Amateur at Oak Hills Country Club in San Antonio, TX.
July 11, 2025 · 1:00 AM

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia visit Mataiea, Tahiti for cultural reconnection, youth engagement

Following their historic arrival in Papeʻetē on June 28, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia hosted dozens of schoolchildren, families, and community members aboard the canoes. This week, the crew of both canoes resumed their journey through the islands of French Polynesia, beginning with a meaningful and emotional four-day stop in Mataiea, Tahiti.

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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
St. Anthony School banks on new sports academy, ʻŌlelo Hawai‘i program to boost plummeting enrollment
July 7, 2025 · 3:15 AM UTC

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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

July 9, 2025 · 4:00 AM

Lilly Pulitzer opens new boutique at The Shops at Wailea

July 7, 2025 · 8:28 PM

Hawaiʻi leadership forum to bring Leaders Lab to Maui

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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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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...

Kauai Surf Forecast for July 12, 2025

Surf along south facing shores will remain small through the weekend as a small background south southwest swell moves through. A small, long period south...

Kauai Surf Forecast for July 12, 2025

Surf along south facing shores will remain small through the weekend as a small background south southwest swell moves through. A small, long period south...

UPDATE: 2 more sharks spotted in Hanalei Bay; officials continue to advise no ocean activities

Lifeguards will now reassess the situation July 12; if there are no other shark sightings, the beach will reopen to ocean activities. This marks three sharks sighted in the bay in 2 days.

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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...

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...

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...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for July 12, 2025

Surf along south facing shores will remain small through the weekend as a small background south southwest swell moves through. A small, long period south...

Captain Cook man — allegedly fueled by drugs — pursued by police while driving girlfriend’s car as she cries in back seat

28-year-old Weston Duarte was arrested the evening of July 10 after a car crash in Captain Cook following 9-1-1 text messages from his 35-year-old girlfriend to police saying he allegedly was armed, using methamphetamine, physically assaulted her and threatened to kill her.