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MEO Teen Financial Literacy workshop set for June 1 and 3
Financial Literacy For Teens two-day summer workshop, put on by Maui Economic Opportunity, will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 1, and Wednesday, June 3, at MEO’s Wailuku office.Financial Literacy For Teens two-day summer workshop, put on by Maui Economic Opportunity, will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 1, and Wednesday, June 3, at MEO’s Wailuku office.
21 graduate training with Maui Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team
The Maui Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team welcomed 21 new members to its list of trained personnel during a graduation ceremony on May 8, 2026.
Governor signs bill into law limiting corporate political spending in Hawaiʻi
Gov. Josh Green signed Senate Bill 2471 SD2 HD2 CD2, now Act 011 into law, establishing new restrictions on political spending activities by corporations and other “artificial persons” organized under Hawai’i law by redefining and limiting the powers granted to those entities.
Maui Building Source to host Maui Chamber of Commerce networking event, May 21
Maui Building Source will host the Maui Chamber of Commerce May Business After Hours networking event on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at its showroom located at 370 Dairy Road in Kahului.
Waiehu Municipal Golf Course play delays scheduled; other County DPR Wailuku facility closures set
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced facility impacts and closures in the Wailuku area of Central Maui.
Governor signs bills into law, including laws aimed at license plate safety, regulation on corporate donations
Governor Josh Green on Thursday signed several bills into law including legislation aimed at license plate safety and regulation of artificial persons.
Flood Watch in effect through this afternoon due to unseasonably cold upper level low
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu and Maui County through this afternoon.
Crash on Kūihelani claims life of Kahului man
A motor vehicle collision on the Kūihelani Highway Thursday morning claimed the life of a 27-year-old Kahului man. The victim has since been identified as Victor Harris.
Episode 47 at Kīlauea marked by 9 hours of lava fountaining and 20,000 foot ash plume
Episode 47 of Kīlauea’s latest eruption began Thursday, with vibrant lava fountaining from the north vent of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater.
Maui fire survivors to see settlement money, but ‘not better off,’ economist says
Wildfire survivors in Maui County can expect to receive settlement money for the first time this year. However, economists say the payments won’t make most families whole, especially as higher electricity bills and gas prices intensify pressure on households still rebuilding their lives.
Seabury Hall wraps up season with student-written one-act plays
Seabury Hall Performing Arts will close out its season this month with the 30th annual Side Shows festival, featuring a collection of original one-act plays written and performed by students at the Makawao school.
Final Maui remembrance event ahead of Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi
On Saturday, May 16, Maui residents are invited to participate in the final remembrance event ahead of the 28th Annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi ceremony. Community members will have the opportunity to write personal messages in honor of loved ones, which will be placed on collective remembrance lanterns for the Memorial Day ceremony at Ala Moana Beach Park on Monday, May 25.
Maluhia Maui Rotary hosts E-Cycle Fundraiser, May 16
The Maluhia Maui Rotary Club is making it easier to dispose of unwanted electronics with a community E-Cycle Fundraiser on Saturday, May 16 from 8 to 11 a.m.
Maui Police Department illuminated in blue light to honor National Police Week
In honor of National Police Week, a delegation of personnel from the Maui Police Department is attending the annual memorial events in Washington, D.C., including the addition of Officer Suzanne O to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, where her service and sacrifice will be formally honored alongside officers from across the nation.
DPW traffic advisory: Parts of Makawao Ave. to be closed on weekends until June 21
The County of Maui Department of Public Works reconstruction project will require weekend closures of both lanes on the next sections of Makawao Avenue. The second phase of paving begins Saturday, May 16, and continues through Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Gov. Green unveils 2026 policy report titled “A Vision For Hawaiʻi’s Future”
Gov. Josh Green today announced a new policy report titled “A Vision for Hawaiʻi’s Future,” outlining the Green administration’s long-term strategy to tackle significant issues facing the state of Hawai‘i. The report builds upon priorities discussed during his 2026 State of the State Address to the Legislature.
Memorial Day events honoring veterans planned at Maui Memorial Park, May 25
Maui Memorial Park invites the community to join in honoring veterans on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, at 9 a.m.
Public meeting for West Maui community center and field house set for May 19 in Lahaina
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation encourages community members to attend a public meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Lahaina Civic Center social hall to share ideas for the new Lahaina community center and field house.
Applications open for Maui-based Community Tourism Collaboratives cohort
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is now accepting applications to its 2026 Community Tourism Collaboratives, a set of cohort-based programs that support small businesses and nonprofits in hosting visitors while protecting cultural and natural resources and strengthening community benefits
Lahaina school rebuild gets nearly $200M, wildfire study misses out on funding
Maui Health also got funding in the budget as the legislative session closed last week, but lawmakers think it won’t be enough for repairs to the storm-damaged Kula Hospital.
