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Rep. Tokuda accepting applications for Military Service Academies
US Rep. Jill Tokuda (D-Hawaiʻi) has announced that her office is now accepting applications from students in Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional District for Military Service Academies.
Students ages 14-22 invited to enter 2025 Letter to My Parents contest
Essays or letters should be no more than 1,000 words and include a constructive proposal for how to maintain or improve their relationships with their parents. Submissions will be judged on bravery, reflection and their proposals.
HP Baldwin Foundation announces 2025 Gala, Sept. 13
The HP Baldwin High School Foundation announced its annual Gala will take place on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at the King Kamehameha Golf Club from 5:30 to 10 p.m.
Emotional paddle out at Hanakaʻōʻō Beach Park draws 1,000 people on 2nd anniversary of the Maui wildfires
“We don’t want anybody to be by themselves on days like this. We want them to be with their neighbors, their friends, their family, with us,” Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen said.
Rotary district governor to speak at Aug. 12 Satellite Club of Kīhei-Wailea meeting
The Rotary Satellite Club of Kīhei-Wailea will host Rotary District Governor Nancy Cabral at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 12 at South Maui Gardens. The public is invited to attend and learn more about the club’s community projects on Maui. Cabral was the first woman to join the Rotary Club of Hilo in 1988, and she has […]
Livestock brands must register with state Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity
Hawaiʻi law requires owners of livestock in the state to register their brand to secure its validity and individuality. While it is not mandatory to use brands in Hawaiʻi, it is mandatory for owners using brands to register them every five years. In Hawai‘i, there are about 1,100 cattle operations ranging from herds of about 25,000 head of cattle to those with just a few head.
Lane closures to be altered on Puʻunēnē Avenue for affordable housing project
Motorists are advised that the 24/7 lane closures for sewer line work on South Puʻunēnē Avenue (Route 3500) in Kahului will be changed on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Ethical return: Bishop Museum sending latte stones and 10,000 artifacts back to Mariana Islands
Beginning in August 2025, Bishop Museum, the State of Hawai‘i Museum of Natural and Cultural History, will initiate a phased return of more than 10,000 pieces from the Museum’s permanent collection to the Mariana Islands, including the latte stones currently on display in front of Hawaiian Hall.
Coastal flooding forces partial closure of South Kīhei Road in southbound direction
Coastal flooding undermined a portion of South Kīhei Road, forcing the southbound lane to close between Uwapo and Ohukai on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. The northbound lane remained open at last report.
Voices of recovery: Leaders reflect on two-year anniversary since the Maui wildfires
The strength of community and the dedication of first responders were highlighted Friday on the two-year anniversary of the 2023 Maui wildfires at the Kuhinia Maui Midday Gathering on the front lawn of Kalana O Maui County building in Wailuku.
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia crews welcomed in Tautira, Tahiti
The crews of Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia were welcomed by the village of Tautira in a series of cultural engagements that honored the nearly 50-year relationship between the canoes and this cherished Tahitian community.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority invests nearly $2M in 21 signature events across the state
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, the official tourism agency for the state, has allocated $1.9 million to support 21 major festivals and sports events across the state through next summer, per an announcement this week.
County Department of Housing seeking proposals for FY 2027-28 grant funding
The County of Maui Department of Housing is soliciting proposals for fiscal year 2027-28 grant funding from qualified private nonprofit and for-profit organizations that provide services and programs related to rental assistance and housing counseling within Maui County.
Schatz visits Hanalei, Kīlauea National Wildlife Refuges
During his visit, Sen. Schatz toured habitat restoration projects and discussed cooperative management of kalo farms and the protection of waterbird species with refuge staff.
Volcano Watch: Discovery of massive submarine landslide near 1957 Aleutian earthquake epicenter
A team led by US Geological Survey geophysicist and oceanographer Ashton Flinders with Hawaiian Volcano Observatory discovered the underwater landslide that spans more than 10 miles across and could have played a role in the 1957 tsunami that struck Hawaiʻi and elsewhere in the Pacific region.
High Surf Advisory for south shores; Coastal Flood Statement for all Hawaiian Islands
A large south swell will gradually fill in on Friday and peak on Saturday near warning thresholds, according to the National Weather Service. Peak afternoon high tides, combined with elevated water levels running about a half a foot higher than predicted and a large south swell filling in, will lead to minor flooding along shoreline and low-lying coastal areas through Saturday. Water levels should fall below thresholds during peak afternoon high tides Sunday.
Maui Prep to host fourth annual Pueo Invitational Girls Volleyball Tournament
Maui Preparatory Academy is set to host the fourth annual Pueo Invitational Girls Volleyball Tournament from August. 14-16, 2025, at the Bozich Center for Athletics and Performing Arts. This tournament will bring together eight high school teams from across Hawaiʻi and California for three days of competition.
Oni Foundation raises over $22,000 for cultural preservation and youth empowerment
An exciting evening of indigenous culture and Polynesian dance was presented before 176 guests on Sunday as the Oni Foundation hosted a fundraiser at the Maui Beach Hotel’s Moana Ballroom. The event surpassed expectations, raising more than $22,000 for the foundation’s mission of cultural preservation and youth empowerment.
Hoʻokumu Hou program policies to be shared at online meeting Saturday, Aug. 9
The County of Maui Office of Recovery will host an additional community information session online from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, to present finalized policies for the upcoming Hoʻokumu Hou housing programs.
Second anniversary of Maui wildfires brings more hope as recovery progresses, but survivors still yearn to come home
“The trauma will always be there for sure … but the image that I have in my mind of that day, it’s hard to picture that when you see frames being put up and you see construction happening,” fire survivor Dustin Kaleiopu said.
