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Maui Comic Con joins Wailuku First Friday in November
Wailuku First Friday will team up with Maui Comic Con for a special edition of the monthly street festival on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Montage Kapalua Bay hosts Morro Bay Oyster Co. for coastal culinary collaboration
Montage Kapalua Bay will host a special culinary collaboration between Neal Maloney, founder of California’s Morro Bay Oyster Co., and Montage executive chef Justin Purpura, from Dec. 12-14, 2025.
Presentation on the future Hale Kau Kau, Nov. 5 at Rotary Club of Kīhei-Wailea
The president of Hale Kau Kau advisory board, Barry Rosenfeld, will present “The Future of Hale Kau Kau” at the public meeting of the Rotary Club of Kīhei-Wailea on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. The organization is a nonprofit based in Kīhei that serves and delivers meals to people in need on Maui, with compassion and aloha.
Nominations open for 2025 Maui County Women of Excellence Awards
Nominations are open for the 2025 Women of Excellence Awards, according to the Maui County Committee on the Status of Women. The annual recognition celebrates outstanding women across Maui County who uplift, inspire and strengthen their communities.
Drought leaves extreme low flows in East Maui streams; debate sparked over emergency easing of stream flow standards
Alarmed about a severe and protracted drought, state and Maui County water officials are reporting historic low flows in East Maui streams and weighing their options to maintain water supply to residents and farmers. The dry weather impacts are being felt in a region popular among visitors for its Road to Hāna, which traverses Maui’s normally lush landscape, a […]
Maui County plans more wells, system upgrades to meet Upcountry’s water issues, growing demand
More than 94% of Maui County is under some kind of drought as Hawai’i comes off the third-driest season in the last 30 years.
Behind the curtain: The making of Maui’s ‘Nutcracker’ ballet by Alexander Academy
Each December, the stage at Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater is transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland, as the Alexander Academy Performing Company’s team of volunteers moves in with the sets and costumes for Maui’s beloved, full-length “Nutcracker” ballet.
Hawaiʻi State FCU employees raise over $50K for local nonprofits
Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union employees raised $51,370 for local nonprofits through two fundraising initiatives held earlier this year, according to an announcement this week.
Maui Health Medical Minute: Help Your Body Heal Faster
The body has the natural ability to grow new tissue, fight off infection, and repair even severe wounds. Lifestyle choices like good nutrition, rest, and wound care can help wounds heal faster and prevent complications.
Final chance to submit Green Fee project ideas
The Green Fee Advisory Council is accepting ideas from the public for projects that could receive Green Fee funding to implement. The Project Ideas Portal will close Nov. 1 at 11:59 p.m. HST.
Update: Texas visitor dies in single-vehicle collision in Mākena, Maui
A Texas man died as the result of a single-vehicle collision on Mākena Road in South Maui on Thursday evening. Police say the involvement of speed was considered a factor.
Small businesses shine each year at Hawaiian Airlines’ Made In Maui County Festival
More than 140 vendors will have a chance Friday to show their wares to about 2,000 wholesalers and shoppers from 1:30 to 6 p.m. in the “Buyers Preview and Exclusive Shopping Day” when tickets to enter are $36 per person and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the “Big Shopping Day” that is open to everyone, is expected to draw between 8,000 and 10,000 people with tickets priced at $9 per person.
Carol Lee Kamekona announces 2026 Maui County Council run
Aunty “NTY” Carol Lee Kamekona, a retired 22-year US Navy and Navy Reserve veteran and longtime community organizer, announced Thursday her intent to run for Maui County Council in 2026.
Coast Guard cutter arrives at new homeport in Honolulu after restorative maintenance
The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Hollyhock (WLB 214) arrived at their new homeport in Honolulu Oct. 14 after 806 days of restorative maintenance.
Halloween – Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign
Beginning Friday, October 31, 2025, and continuing throughout the Halloween weekend, the Maui Police Department’s Traffic Division will conduct sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols at various locations to address impaired driving.
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines reach integration milestone with single operating certificate
Alaska Airlines received a single operating certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration to operate alongside Hawaiian Airlines as two separate brands. This significant milestone – a FAA regulatory requirement achieved just over a year after Alaska and Hawaiian combined – marks the successful integration of training, policies, procedures and manuals across both airlines.
Dean Wong to speak at Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting, Nov. 4
On Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, Dean Wong will be the speaker at the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting. Wong is the CEO of Imua Family Services, which has provided services to Maui since 1947.
Local brands pop-up at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center to kick off holiday shopping
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center continues to celebrate Hawai‘i’s entrepreneurial spirit with a lineup of local brand pop-ups throughout November, featuring 2BDesired, Lexbreezy Hawaiʻi, Get Nutz Wear, Hometown Holiday Makeke, and Dezigns by Kamohoaliʻi.
Governor Green named to the 2025 Time100 Climate list
Gov. Josh Green has been named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate list, recognizing the 100 most influential leaders in the world driving climate action, innovation and resilience.
Committee to meet Nov. 5 on Pulelehua and Hoʻonani Village mixed-use projects
A council committee will consider bills to change a zoning condition for the Pulelehua mixed-use project in Kahana and to change the zoning and amend the Maui Island Plan for the Hoʻonani Village mixed-use project in Pu‘unēnē at separate meetings on Wednesday, Councilmember Tamara Paltin announced.





