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Monday Morning Maui Sports: Central East Maui Little League All-Stars fall in world championship game, bring home national title
The team lost for the first time in 14 games this season, to Valencia, Venezuela, in the world championship of the Intermediate (11-13) Baseball World Series.
Subaru Telescope uncovers “fossil” from the early days of our solar system
Scientists using the Subaru Telescope on Maunakea have discovered a new celestial object that could provide groundbreaking insight into the earliest days of our Solar System. The object, officially named 2023 KQ14 and affectionately nicknamed “Ammonite” by the research team, is believed to be a preserved relic—or “fossil”—from the Solar System’s infancy.
HECO ends Public Safety Power Shutoff watch as Red Flag Warning is canceled
With the cancellation of the National Weather Service’s Red Flag Warning for all Hawaiian Islands at 3:34 p.m., Hawaiian Electric has ended its Public Safety Power Shutoff watch.
Maui OnStage holds auditions for ‘The Rocky Horror Show’
Maui OnStage will hold open auditions for “The Rocky Horror Show” on Friday, Aug. 8, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Historic ʻĪao Theater in Wailuku.
Update/Extinguished: Active brush fire on Molokaʻi in area of Kamalo Camp
The Kamalo fire on Molokaʻi was extinguished as of 6:01 p.m. per Command.
Menehune Basketball registration open through Aug. 14
Registration for the Menehune Basketball Program runs through Aug. 14 for Maui island youth, the Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation announced. The free youth league will take place Sept. 2 to Dec. 12. The Menehune Basketball Program is open to keiki in grades 6 through 8. All registered players will be placed on […]
Construction Industry of Maui announces 3rd annual golf tournament
The Construction Industry of Maui will host its third annual golf tournament on Saturday, Sept. 27 at The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course, with proceeds supporting construction vocational programs for high school students in Maui County. Last year, CIM raised $65,000.
Senate education chair urges families to apply for free and reduced-price school meals
Hawai‘i families are being encouraged to apply for free and reduced-price meal benefits through the Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE), as updates to the state’s school meal program go into effect for the 2025-26 school year.
Royal Lahaina opens new spa, culmination of resort-wide transformation
The Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows has opened a new oceanfront spa as part of its multi-million dollar renovation.
Maui Charity Walk raises record-breaking $1.7 million for local nonprofits
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association honored the generosity of the island’s visitor industry and community Friday at a special reception breakfast held at the Westin Maui Resort & Spa. The event celebrated the 46th Annual Maui County Charity Walk, where a record-breaking total of $1,758,242.31 was distributed to 76 nonprofit organizations. This year’s fundraising […]
Two years after wildfires, Maui Fire Department’s changes to staffing, fleet, fire code aim to prevent another tragedy
The 2023 Maui wildfires “still weigh heavily on everybody in the department, and it was something that a lot of our firefighters faced that day that they hope to never have to see again,” Maui Fire Chief Brad Ventura said.
NATIONAL CHAMPS: Central East Maui overcomes 3-0 deficit to claim U.S. title at Intermediate 50/70 World Series, play for world championship Sunday at 3 p.m.
The Central East Maui Little League All-Stars came back from a 3-0 deficit to claim the national championship at the Intermediate 50/70 World Series in Livermore, Calif., with a 7-3 win over Greater New Orleans Little League on Saturday.
Red Flag Warning extended to 6 p.m. Sunday due to strong winds, low relative humidity
The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) is alerting the public that the National Weather Service (NWS) in Honolulu is extending the Red Flag Warning for portions of the state through 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3 – based on current observations and model guidance.
Case wants US ships repaired by South Korea and Japan, rather than China
US Reps. Ed Case (D-Hawaiʻi) and James Moylan (R-Guam) are proposing new legislation that would encourage US maritime companies to work with allies such as Japan and South Korea on major ship repairs and modifications—rather than rely on shipyards in China.
Hawaiian Airlines launches ‘Sip and Soar Sweepstakes’ to celebrate local travel and culinary excellence
The campaign, running through Aug. 31, offers Huakaʻi by Hawaiian members an exclusive chance to win an unforgettable Maui getaway.
Hyatt Regency marks 45th anniversary with regenerative landscaping
As the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa celebrates its 45th anniversary, the oceanfront resort is entering a new era “rooted in sustainability, cultural connection, and regenerative hospitality,” according to an announcement. “Long known for its sweeping ocean views and rich cultural programming, the resort is now deepening its commitment to mālama ʻāina (care for the land) […]
Show off your safe driving skills in DTRIC’s ‘Drive Aloha Challenge’
Hawai‘i motorists have a chance to win a few bucks by buckling up and driving safely in DTRIC Insurance’s Drive Aloha Challenge, now in its third year. Here’s how it works: From Aug. 1-30, Hawai‘i residents can download the DriveWell Go app developed by Cambridge Mobile Telematics, a global leader in telematics-based behavioral analytics. The […]
Hisako Film Lab premieres Summer 2025 Student Films
Five original short films created by Maui high school students this summer will be premiered during a red carpet event Aug. 10 at King Kekaulike High School’s Performing Arts Center. The event is being organized by Hisako Film Lab, a nonprofit founded by Maui-born filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton and co-directed by Joy Cretton and Brad […]
Customers in high wildfire risk areas urged to still prepare for possible power shutoffs
Hawaiian Electric continues to closely monitor weather conditions particularly for leeward portions of all Hawaiian islands and interior sections of Hawai‘i Island where a Red Flag Warning remains in effect through 6 p.m. If necessary to protect public safety, Hawaiian Electric may implement its Public Safety Power Shutoff program to proactively shut off power in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk.
DOH reports 10th travel-related dengue virus case of 2025
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has confirmed a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases to 10 in the state in 2025 (one on Maui, nine on Oʻahu). The affected individual in this current case was exposed to the virus while traveling in a region where dengue is common.
