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Department of Health applauds the start of public tours in Kalaupapa National Historical Park
The National Park Service announced that public tours at Kalaupapa National Historical Park will resume this week. The Hawaiʻi Department of Health welcomed the return of tours as an opportunity to share the history and legacy of Kalaupapa and those who have lived there.
Residential project leases coming to more than 1,100 DHHL beneficiaries on Maui
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands conducted an orientation Saturday for beneficiaries on the Maui residential waitlist interested in the upcoming award of more than 1,100 residential project leases on the Valley Isle. Maui’s residential waitlist currently has more than 3,900 applicants.
Structure fire in Kahikinui contained overnight
A structure fire in the remote area of Kahikinui along the south east slopes of Haleakalā was contained overnight at around 12:14 a.m.
Update: Tropical Storm Kiko continues on path north of the Hawaiian Islands today and Wednesday
Showers are forecast to spread over Windward Big Island and Maui tonight and then transition to locally heavy interior showers over Molokaʻi through Kauaʻi tomorrow afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Locally breezy trades are expected to return Wednesday night.
Op-Ed: This Hunger Action Month—When we share what we have, we all thrive
Brandi Saragosa, Chief Operating Officer at the Maui Food Bank shares some thoughts in observance of Hunger Action Month in September. In this op-ed piece she said, “It is a reminder that none of our neighbors should go hungry. It’s a time to raise awareness about food insecurity and to stand together as a community so everyone has access to nutritious food.”
Case proposal advances to further strengthen US-Pacific Islands partnerships
US Rep. Ed Case announced that the US House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan foreign policy measure that included a provision of his Pacific Partnership Act to strengthen ties between the United States and partners in the Pacific.
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua announces exclusive Fall Kamaʻāina Promotion
Available through Nov. 14, this exclusive offer starts at $349 per night and includes waived resort fees and complimentary parking for Hawai‘i residents.
Hawaiian Electric ready to handle increase in rooftop solar applications as customers rush to claim expiring tax credit
Hawaiian Electric is focused on approving applications for residential rooftop solar and battery storage systems as quickly as possible as customers rush to finish installations before the early expiration of the Residential Clean Energy Tax Credit.
Theatre Theatre Maui launches The Next Stage Program for young adults
This seven-workshop series, running Sunday evenings from Sept. 21 through Nov. 16 at FUZZ BOX Studios, is designed to help participants build skills, gain confidence, and discover new passions under the guidance of industry professionals.
MEDB honors students and educators at Ke Alahele Education Fund event
Hundreds of supporters gathered at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, for Maui Economic Development Board’s Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction. Proceeds from the event will go towards MEDB’s STEM programs, providing opportunities for students from kindergarten to careers to build the skills, confidence, and creativity needed to succeed in Hawaiʻi’s future economy.
Polynesian Voyaging Society receives Ola Ka Moʻomeheu award for cultural preservation and perpetuation
The Polynesian Voyaging Society has received the Ola Ka Moʻomeheu – Culture Preservation & Perpetuation Award from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in the amount of $200,000 to support voyaging training and education opportunities through Moananuiākea: A Voyage for Earth.
Akakū Upstairs: ‘Maui’s Deadly Firestorm’ screening, Sept. 18, 2025
Akakū Upstairs hosts a screening of PBS Frontline’s “Maui’s Deadly Firestorm,” on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Suite 204.
Free building trades courses offered at UH Maui College this fall
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College is offering a free eight-week carpentry pre-apprenticeship training beginning next Monday, Sept. 15 and running through Friday, Nov. 14. The tuition value is $6,000.
CPB launches debit card promotion with a 2025 Toyota 4-Runner as the grand prize
Central Pacific Bank (CPB) launches the return of its debit card promotion—where participants have the chance to win a brand new 2025 Toyota 4-Runner, valued at approximately $43,400, along with more than $11,000 in prizes.
Day of stewardship helps to protect, restore Hiʻi Agricultural Heiau on Lānaʻi
Hiʻi is a place of cultural significance. It sits on a terrace of land that’s about 1,100 feet above sea level on rich agricultural lands stewarded in traditional times by native tenants.
Kiko weakens to a category 1 hurricane, swells to rise along east facing shores
Kiko has weakened to a Category 1 hurricane with 85 mph sustained winds, according to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center. The system is forecast to pass north of the Hawaiian Island chain on Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing surf and rip currents to east-facing exposures later today through midweek, according to the CPHC forecast.
Maui Child Safety Seat Inspection, Sept. 27
The Maui Police Department hosts a child safety seat inspection event within the Maui Marketplace parking lot on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Monday Morning MIL: King Kekaulike wins first OT football game in school history; Lunas in control of Division I
In the first overtime game in King Kekaulike High School football history which dates to 1995, Kanoa Kuailani scored on a 5-yard touchdown run to end a 34-28 win over Baldwin at King Kekaulike Stadium. Kuailani, a 6-foot, 190-pound junior, entered the 2024 season as Na Ali’i’s starting quarterback, but missed the rest of the season after being injured in the first Maui Interscholastic League game against Baldwin.
UH Maui College to host free Entrepreneur Bootcamp on Sept. 26
UH Maui College’s Maui Food Innovation Center and the YWCA Maui Women’s Business Center will host the Entrepreneur Bootcamp for Maui Nui on Friday, Sept. 26, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., followed by a networking session from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Pilina Building, 2nd Floor Event Center.
Alaska Airlines launches new route to Iceland; unveils elevated comfort across 737 fleet
Alaska Airlines is taking its global reach further than ever with nonstop service to Reykjavík, Iceland, inviting travelers to book their next adventure at alaskaair.com. With flights starting May 28, 2026, guests can book today to discover Iceland’s breathtaking landscapes, with daily summer flights from Alaska Airlines’ global gateway in Seattle, all while enjoying an elevated travel experience “thoughtfully upgraded from curb to cabin,” according to an announcement.





