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Oni Foundation fundraiser to support cultural preservation & youth empowerment, July 20
The Oni Foundation will take guests on a journey through Polynesia at its summer fundraiser on July 20 at the Maui Beach Hotel’s Moana Ballroom in Kahului. The event will feature an evening of cultural performance, dining and music.
What separates fact from fiction? Wildfires and public safety power shutoffs
The summer months bring dry and windy conditions that increase the risk of wildfires, such as the deadly blaze that devastated Lahaina town in August 2023. Now, Hawaiian Electric Co. and the Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization are addressing what they say are five of the most widely held myths about wildfires and prevention strategies, such […]
Brent Lausterer named as Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau sales director
The Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau has appointed Brent Lausterer as director of sales for the Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau. His appointment was effective June 4. Lausterer will lead group and leisure sales efforts across Maui, Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i. With more than 25 years of leadership experience in Hawai‘i’s hospitality industry, Lausterer has a […]
Los Angeles Rams and Hollman Lockers team up to refurbish locker rooms at Lahainaluna
The Los Angeles Rams in collaboration with Hollman Lockers and design firm Forty Nine Degrees announced an initiative to support the Maui community by building new locker rooms for Lahainaluna High School in Lahaina, Maui.
Traffic advisory: 6 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 18, due to War Memorial event
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation issued a traffic advisory from 6 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 18, 2025, for roadways surrounding War Memorial Complex and Keōpūolani Regional Park in Kahului due to the large, sold-out professional sporting event Rams Mauicamp. Also, public facilities will be closed to recreational use during the event.
US Senate passes resolution marking ‘National Wildfire Preparedness Month’
The US Senate unanimously passed a resolution Monday — introduced by US Sens. Mazie Hirono of Hawaiʻi and John Barrasso of Wyoming to designate May as “National Wildfire Preparedness Month.” The resolution aims to increase public awareness and preparedness in response to the increasing scale, complexity, and severity of wildfires across the country. In August […]
Ian Walsh Foundation awards $3,000 scholarships to 10 student athletes
The Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem Foundation has awarded $3,000 scholarships to 10 outstanding student athletes for their college or university expenses. The 2025 scholarships were made possible with the generosity of Audrey and Scott Blum and the Harbaugh Foundation. An awards ceremony was held on June 11 at Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center. The scholarship […]
Structures saved during Kahikinui fire — suppression efforts continue on Day 3
The large blaze burned close to houses guarded by two structure protection groups – crews of firefighters with various vehicles, deployed to protect structures and “bump and run the fire around the homes,” according to a County of Maui social media update.
Transport begins of 400,000 tons of Lahaina wildfire debris to permanent disposal site
Trucks carrying Lahaina wildfire debris began transport operations Monday from the Olowalu Temporary Debris Storage (TDS) site to the Permanent Disposal Site (PDS) adjacent to the Central Maui Landfill in Puʻunēnē, as work began to transfer approximately 400,000 tons of debris to the permanent site.
Bacon Universal becomes facility sponsor of the Oskie Rice Event Center
Bacon Universal, the exclusive dealer for Kubota and Komatsu equipment in Hawaiʻi, has announced a new partnership with the Oskie Rice Event Center, signing on as a facility sponsor under an initial one-year agreement.
Beginning July 1, Hawai‘i drivers to pay more for annual vehicle safety inspections
Starting July 1, 2025, the fee for a Hawai‘i vehicle safety inspection will increase by 75 cents to $25.75 for automobiles and trucks and to $17.75 for motorcycles and trailers. This is the first fee increase for vehicle safety inspections since 2017, according to the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation. The department reports that the increase […]
Zoe Alexandra Asue to rein as 2025 Makawao Stampede Queen
Pukalani resident Zoe Alexandra Asue has been named as 2025 Makawao Stampede Queen, according to an announcement from the Oskie Rice Event Center and Kaonoulu Ranch. Asue, 23, is the daughter of Alysha Asue and Brandon Kusunoki. Her sister is Hunter Asue-Kusunoki, and her grandparents are Wayne and Leonora Asue. Zoe Asue is from a […]
Matt Elliott approved by BOR as next UH Mānoa athletics director
The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents unanimously approved the appointment of Matt Elliott as UH Mānoa’s next athletics director during a special meeting on June 16. Elliott was selected by UH President Wendy Hensel following a national search that drew more than 110 applicants. His first day will be June 30, 2025.
Update/located: Wailuku woman reported missing after day trip to Lahaina
Panaguiton was located and found to be in good health. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their assistance.
Carl ‘Soot’ Bredhoff remembered as leader in Hawaiʻi’s ranching and cattle industry
Carl “Soot” Bredhoff, a respected leader in Hawaiʻi’s ranching and cattle industry, passed away May 31 at his home in Kula. He was 90.
CNHA acquires Nā Mea Hawaiʻi to expand Native Hawaiian business ecosystem
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement announced the acquisition of Nā Mea Hawaiʻi, a cultural retail institution that has served Hawai‘i for more than two decades. Nā Mea Hawaiʻi will be integrated into a larger suite of economic and entrepreneurial initiatives, including: KūHana Business Accelerator; and The Mākeke.
County solicits applications for FY2026 community-based mental health programs
The County of Maui Department of Human Concerns is soliciting grant proposals for mental health programs to support community-based initiatives in areas impacted by the August 2023 Maui wildfires in Lahaina and Kula.
Anglers cast lines as trout season opens at Pu‘u Lua Reservoir on Kauaʻi
The opening of the annual fishing season at Koke‘e on Kauaʻi, brought anglers of all ages to Pu‘u Lua Reservoir to catch rainbow trout. The reservoir was stocked earlier with 22,000 trout, the largest number ever.
Kahikinui fire 93% contained; evacuation orders lifted
Evacuation orders for Kahikinui were lifted at 7 p.m. today, June 16, due to increased fire containment, according to Maui Emergency Management Agency. The fire has burned 330 acres since it first started Sunday morning, and was 93% contained as of nightfall on Monday.
Portions of War Memorial and Keōpūolani complexes to close briefly for events, training
Areas of the War Memorial and Keōpūolani complexes in Kahului will be closed briefly this week for events and training, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation.
