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Event to welcome Maui Friends of The Children’s Justice Center executive director
The Rotary Club of Maui hosts a dinner meeting to introduce Danielle Egeberg as the new Executive Director of the Maui Friends of the Children’s Justice Center and to express appreciation to retiring CEO Paul Tonnessen.
Pacific Permanente Group adds interventional cardiologist to Maui team
Pacific Permanente Group has hired Dr. Cameron Donaldson, a board-certified interventional cardiologist and vascular medicine specialist to its staff, expanding the physician group’s advanced cardiovascular services on Maui. Donaldson earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston and completed his internal medicine residency at Tufts Medical Center. He trained in cardiovascular […]
Yuki Lei Sugimura files nomination papers for Mayor of Maui County
Surrounded by supporters, friends, family, and community members, Yuki Lei Sugimura officially filed her nomination papers Tuesday to run for Mayor of Maui County, taking an important step in a campaign centered on “honesty, accountability, and leadership that prioritizes unity over division.”
Lahaina Homecoming launches ‘E Hoʻi Mai’ competition to bring Lahaina families home
Lahaina Homecoming, in partnership with Hawaiian Airlines, announced the launch of the “E Hoʻi Mai” Competition, an initiative dedicated to bringing members of the Lahaina diaspora back home for a special weekend of healing, reconnection and collective visioning on July 17–19, 2026.
ILWU Local 142 endorses Green Party Candidate Pāʻele Kiakona for state House
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 142 has endorsed Green Party candidate Pāʻele Kiakona for Hawaiʻi State House District 14, marking a notable departure from the union’s typical political endorsements. The move reflects a rare crossover between organized labor and the grassroots movement that emerged after the Lahaina fires.
Maui Council to weigh $1.6 billion budget at Friday meeting
The Maui County Council will take up a $1.6 billion budget Friday morning, following a committee recommendation to trim Mayor Richard Bissen’s proposal by reducing capital improvement projects while still increasing funding for day-to-day operations.
Maui High teacher Janyce Omura nominated for National History Day’s top honor
Two Hawaiʻi educators — including Maui High School teacher Janyce Omura — are among 78 nominees nationwide for the 2026 National History Day Teacher of the Year Award.
Lahaina Third Saturdays return this Saturday, May 16
The Maui Economic Recovery Commission (Maui ERC) – Healing Journey Team is honored to announce the return of Pa‘ūpili 3rd Saturdays, a monthly community healing gathering in Lahaina Town. The next event will take place Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lahaina United Methodist Church.
State targets Japan tourism gap as Maui seeks big-spending visitors
Japanese visitors have been drawn more to Waikīkī than to Maui’s resorts, and a new state report calls for changing that by rebuilding and diversifying Japanese visitor demand.
State championship to return to Hoʻokipa in 2031; inaugural location called world-class ‘surf stadium’
The County of Maui’s Hoʻokipa Beach Park lived up to its billing as a world-class surfing venue with solid waves both days, being labeled by several spectators and officials as the perfect “surf stadium” for the historic Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association’s inaugural state surfing championships on May 1 and 2, 2026. HHSAA Executive Director Chris Chun said the event will return to Hoʻokipa in 2031 as part of a five-year rotation.
New 24-passenger MEO bus traveling Molokaʻi roads
A new 24-passenger Maui Economic Opportunity bus with two-wheelchair capacity is in service on Molokaʻi, following a blessing last month.
Hawaiian Electric seeking renewable energy proposals for Lāna‘i
Hawaiian Electric is beginning the process to seek proposals of a large-scale renewable energy project for the island of Lāna‘i to reduce the use of imported fossil fuels, cut carbon emissions and stabilize rates. The company is hosting a community meeting to discuss these procurement efforts and collect community feedback on Tuesday, June 2, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Lāna‘i Filipino Clubhouse, 450 Jacaranda Street, Lāna‘i City.
Key Maui Council incumbents officially commit to race for re-election
With three weeks left before the June 2 candidate filing deadline, the Maui County candidate line-ups are taking shape. Two incumbents — West Maui Council Member Tamara Paltin and East Maui Council Member Shane Sinenci — have officially committed to campaigns for re-election while others haven’t jumped in officially, yet. Five council members — Kauanoe […]
Pacific Whale Foundation reaches thousands through Keiki Whale Watch program
Pacific Whale Foundation has served 2,484 students since January through its Keiki Whale Watch program across Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi.
Closure to begin half-hour later for section of South Kīhei Road undergoing storm repair
Starting today, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the closure of South Kīhei Road between Ohukai Road and Kūlanihākoʻi Street will begin a half-hour later at 7:30 a.m. to better accommodate morning traffic, according to the County of Maui Department of Public Works.
Spectrum awards grant to Molokaʻi Homestead Farmers Alliance
Spectrum announced a donation of $6,000 to Molokaʻi Homestead Farmers Alliance through the company’s national community philanthropic program, Spectrum Employee Community Grants.
Search suspended for snorkeler reported missing off Kāʻanapali, Maui
The search for a missing snorkeler off of Kāʻanapali ended at nightfall on Monday after three days. The missing man, John Weems, 75, of North Carolina was reported missing late Friday afternoon, when he failed to return from snorkeling off Kāʻanapali Beach.
County grants available for Hāna, Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi student and youth travel programs
Grant funding opportunities to support student and youth travel programs for Hāna, Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi are now available, according to the County of Maui Department of Economic Development. Applications open today, May 11, and must be submitted by 5 p.m. June 15, 2026.
‘Not Pau Yet’: Bissen files for mayoral re-election, saying steady leadership is crucial
Surrounded by community supporters, labor leaders and his grandsons, Mayor Richard Bissen officially filed nomination papers Monday morning to seek re-election as mayor of Maui County.
Blessing marks start of Wahiawā Dam Rehabilitation Project
The project will address critical safety concerns by bringing the dam and spillway into compliance with all relevant safety requirements. Rehabilitation work includes improvements to the dam embankment and modifications to the spillway to increase discharge capacity.
