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Keiki Halloween at The Shops at Wailea draws 1,000 guests
The Shops at Wailea once again welcomed families and keiki for its annual Halloween celebration filled with excitement, creativity and aloha. The Center delivered another unforgettable experience for attendees of all ages, drawing 1,000 guests on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025.
Maui’s own collegians lead UH, as Oklahoma grabs early team lead at 2025 Kāʻanapali Classic by Outrigger
Two former Maui high school standouts led the way for Hawai‘i, while No. 21 Oklahoma surged ahead with a commanding 21-under finish to open the 2025 Kā‘anapali Classic by OUTRIGGER on Monday at Kā‘anapali Golf Courses.
Upcountry water shortage downgraded to Stage 2; Once weekly irrigation allowed on set days
Following recent rainfall that improved surface water flows and replenished reservoirs, the County of Maui Department of Water Supply is suspending the Stage 3 Upcountry water shortage alert and downgrading it to Stage 2, effective immediately and until further notice.
Maui Council sets Nov. 3 special meeting to establish process for filling Kahului vacancy
The Maui County Council will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Nov. 3 — and take public testimony — to establish a process to fill the Kahului residency seat vacancy left Sunday by the death of Council Member Natalie “Tasha” Kama.
Hawaiʻi joins multistate lawsuit over federal suspension of SNAP benefits
Benefits are expected to run out nationwide this weekend due to the ongoing government shutdown.
Maui police forensic facility has 13 unclaimed bodies
The Maui Police Department currently has 13 unclaimed bodies at the forensic facility. Officials are requesting assistance in contacting family members of the deceased.
Lā Kūʻokoʻa Celebration and Walk to honor Hawaiʻi’s Independence
A community celebration of Lā Kūʻokoʻa (Hawaiʻi’s Independence Day) will be held Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center. The event is co-hosted by Kamehameha Schools Kaiāulu and Kamehameha Schools Maui’s Hālau ʻO Kapikohānaiāmālama. Attendees can enjoy Hawaiian music, student presentations on the main stage, and screenings of […]
Fire relief grant supports Maui Healing art therapy and wellness sessions
The Rotary District 5000 Foundation provided $3,600 to nonprofit Maui Healing to bolster therapeutic support and community wellness sessions during a period of great uncertainty.
Tokuda meets with air traffic controllers across Hawaiʻi amid shutdown strain
Air traffic controllers missed their paychecks Tuesday because of the ongoing government shutdown, which just concluded its fourth week. As a show of support, US Rep. Jill Tokuda (D-Hawaiʻi-2) has met with numerous air traffic controllers on Oʻahu, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island to discuss its impacts on aviation safety and the livelihoods of federal workers.
Community invited to Lahaina Restoration Foundation annual gathering, Nov. 21, 2025
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation warmly invites the community to its Annual Meeting on Friday, Nov. 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lahainaluna High School Cafeteria in Lahaina.
Reminder: Upcountry water source development meeting tonight
Council Vice-Chair Yuki Lei Sugimura issued a reminder about tonight’s community meeting focused on Upcountry water source development. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani.
Hawaiʻi Agribusiness Development Corporation holds first-ever board meeting on Maui
The Hawaiʻi Agribusiness Development Corporation, Board of Directors held its first-ever meeting on the island of Maui this month, marking a significant milestone in the agency’s effort to expand agricultural opportunities statewide and directly engage with local farmers, educators and community leaders.
Hawaiian Community Assets serves 2,000 Native Hawaiian Families, providing $414,000 in housing assistance
Hawaiian Community Assets, a statewide nonprofit housing counseling agency, has provided $414,000 in matched savings and housing assistance to Native Hawaiian families over the past two years through its Native Hawaiian Occupancy Ready Program, in partnership with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The program, which concluded earlier this year, helped families overcome barriers to homeownership […]
Glam & Gather with Macy’s Beauty, Nov. 1
Macy’s invites beauty lovers to come together for an exclusive Friends + Family Cosmetics Event, “Glam & Gather” on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
UH Maui College closed Oct. 28 due to power outage
Due to a campus-wide power outage, the Kahului campus of the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College will be closed today, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. All in-person classes are canceled and employees who are able to work from home are asked to do so. Crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible. Further updates to follow.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs sets aside $6.1 million for emergency relief amid federal government shutdown
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees met during an emergency session on Monday and directed the administration to work out details of the benefits program, including determining eligibility requirements and potential partnerships.
State Land Board advances plan to re-open Hawaiʻi waters to aquarium pet industry
The rulemaking decision — made last week during a regular board meeting — follows a prior board vote to ban reef fish collection along with intense public opposition to the capture and sale of native reef fish, many from West Hawaiʻi waters.
California developer plans 1,250-unit housing project at Hanamāʻulu, Kauaʻi
A California developer has initiated the environmental review process for a proposed Hanamāʻulu master-planned community on Kauaʻi that would add up to 1,250 new housing units to the island’s supply.
HMSA announces Jenny Smith as new president and chief operating officer
Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association has announced that Jenny Smith will assume the roles of president and chief operating officer of Hawaiʻi’s most experienced health plan, effective Nov. 1. She will be the first female president in HMSA’s 87-year history.
HandsOn Maui to host free AI workshop for nonprofits on volunteer recruitment
Maui County’s Volunteer Center, HandsOn Maui, will host a free, virtual workshop on using artificial intelligence tools to boost volunteer recruitment and retention for nonprofit leaders and volunteer managers across Maui County.





