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The hale pāpaʻi program has been running since August 2024 and the one-week free class offered in conjunction has attracted more than 400 students, 70 of whom were high school students this summer, according to Talia Purdy of the school’s academic affairs support staff. 

The fourth annual Hawaiʻi AI and Cloud Innovation Summit drew nearly 500 professionals, educators, and technology partners to the Hawaiʻi Convention Center on Wednesday, highlighting the state’s commitment to exploring technological innovation. The state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism presented the event in partnership with Google Public Sector and the TRUE Initiative. Discussions […]

Zoë Eisenberg’s drama “Chaperone,” which won the 2024 Slamdance Grand Jury Award for Best Breakout and features an entirely AANHPI cast, is set to screen in select theaters across the islands Sept. 11–28, 2025, followed by a nationwide digital debut Oct. 3, 2025. 

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB), Pesticides Branch, is launching its second annual statewide Pesticide Disposal Program (PDP) to help farms and other commercial pesticide users safely dispose of unwanted, canceled, suspended or unlabeled products.

The public is invited to help shape the future of Central Maui by participating in a series of upcoming community design workshops. The Maui County Department of Planning is hosting the events to gather input for the Central Maui Community Plan update. The workshops will allow residents to engage in mapping activities to identify areas […]

The Maui Police Department reports it is aware of an incident involving a department member who allegedly posted inappropriate comments on social media.

The Hawai’i Tourism Authority has awarded $980,000 in funding to 26 community-based organizations through its Kūkulu Ola program, as part of its commitment to supporting and strengthening Native Hawaiian culture by providing genuine experiences for residents and visitors statewide. 

As of 3:22 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, the fire near Hoʻokele Street and Pakaula Street in Kahului was declared contained.

A fire in the area of 2520 Kokomo Road in Haʻikū was declare extinguished at 1:38 p.m.

Bank of Hawai‘i has earned a spot on Newsweek’s national list of America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026, the only local bank to appear on the list.

Kīpaipai Maui in partnership with ʻĀina Archaeology and the Mākena Golf & Beach Club’s ʻŌiwi Resources & Stewardship Department, will host a free community seed and plant workshop on Sunday, Sept. 14.

All fields at Eddie Tam Memorial Park, including the Upcountry Dog Park, in Makawao are temporarily closed following a report of red ants in the area, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation.

Maui Rescue Mission Executive Director Scott Hansen will provide a “Two Year Post-Fire Update” to the Rotary Club of Kīhei-Wailea, on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025.

With cold and flu season approaching, Walmart has announced its annual wellness event, taking place Saturday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. across all Hawai‘i locations, including Kahului.

The County of Maui Department of Water Supply is now using backup supply for the Upcountry water system starting today, Sept. 11, 2025, after receiving approval by the Hawaiʻi Department of Health, Safe Drinking Water Branch to reintroduce water from Hamakuapoko Wells 1 and 2.

The Hawai‘i Supreme Court on Thursday confirmed that the Board of Land and Natural Resources violated water advocates’ constitutional rights when it permitted Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. to divert fresh water from East Maui streams as part of a renewal of a Revocable Permit.

Kaua‘i has become the first county in Hawai‘i to embed wildfire safety standards directly into zoning and permitting. On Monday, Sept. 8, Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami signed Bill 2961 into law after unanimous approval by the Kaua‘i County Council.

A new leader is taking the controls at Hawaiian Airlines. Alaska Air Group announced Wednesday that Diana Birkett Rakow, a senior vice president of public affairs at Alaska Airlines, will become chief executive officer of Hawaiian Airlines on Oct. 29. She will succeed Joe Sprague, who is retiring after a long career in aviation.

A brush fire in the area of the Maui Business Park in Central Maui, was extinguished within an hour at 11:10 on Wednesday night.

Hannah Litt, medical director of the UH Maui College Campus Health Center, has been named the 2025 Immunization Champion for the State of Hawai‘i.