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MEO Head Start receives federal notification of funding for 2025-26 year
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Head Start preschool program has secured $2.7 million in federal funding for the 2025-26 school year, MEO announced on Wednesday.
Learn about Hawaiʻi’s groundwater in upcoming webinar series
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health will host a free, four-part webinar series throughout June to educate the public on groundwater science and its role in Hawaiʻi
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia depart Hilo for French Polynesia to continue Moananuiākea Voyage
The four-year journey spans an estimated 43,000 nautical miles, 36 countries and archipelagoes, nearly 100 Indigenous territories and more than 400 ports.
June 5: Tree trimming to impact traffic on Piʻiholo Road
To maintain safe and reliable service, Hawaiian Electric contractors will be conducting tree trimming along Piʻiholo Road in the Upcountry Maui area on Thursday, June 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Live ball python snake captured in Kaimukī, Oʻahu
A live snake was captured in the backyard of a Kaimukī residence by agriculture inspectors from the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture on Sunday night. The homeowner said he saw the snake in the afternoon and initially thought it was a child’s toy.
Stupski Foundation awards $450,000 to MEO early childhood programs
The Stupski Foundation recently awarded Maui Economic Opportunity a $450,000 grant to support programs and services for prenatal to 5-year-old children, their parents and caregivers.
County hosting free family movie night June 19 in Lahaina
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting a free, family-friendly movie night at the Lahaina Civic Center Amphitheater on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Mayor Alameda proclaims Maia Kealoha Day honoring achievements in ‘Lilo & Stitch’
In a joyful celebration on Tuesday, Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda proclaimed June 3, 2025, as Maia Kealoha Day, honoring the achievements of Maia Kealoha. The eight-year-old from Kailua-Kona, played the lead in the live-action adaptation of Disney’s beloved film, Lilo & Stitch, securing the role when she was just 6.
Council approves nearly $1.56 billion budget amid ‘economic uncertainty’
Council members ended their work on the fiscal 2026 budget Tuesday, giving final approval to a $1.558 billion spending plan that sets the course for Maui County government beginning July 1.
Fujimoto claims first win, two perfect scores highlight 31st Pohai Na Keiki Nalu
A record 277 young surfers competed at the 31st annual Pohai Na Keiki Nalu on Saturday at Launiupoko Beach Park, where Kodo Fujimoto delivered the highest-scoring performance in all finals to claim the boys 12–13 shortboard title.
Da Kava Spot to celebrate Grand Opening in Wailuku on Friday
A new gathering place centered around traditional Polynesian kava will open in Wailuku on Friday, June 6.
West Maui Rep. Cochran absent from 85% of House floor sessions, still collected nearly $23,000 in per diem
West Maui state Rep. Elle Cochran missed 51 of 60 House floor sessions — an 85% absence rate — during the 2025 legislative session while collecting $22,725 in per diem payments intended to cover off-island living expenses, according to House records. Her near-total absence from legislative proceedings in Honolulu, coupled with her acceptance of these taxpayer-funded […]
Kīlauea Episode 24 expected to begin today or tomorrow
Vigorous degassing of sulfur dioxide, nighttime glow and intermittent lava spattering in the north vent indicate that magma is close to the surface of Kīlauea.
Free school meals coming to more Hawaiʻi students under new law
Beginning next school year, more Hawaiʻi students will receive free meals under a new law aimed at addressing hunger in classrooms and supporting working families.
Some like it hot: Lahaina Boy Hot Sauce set for incendiary launch party on June 27
Get ready for a new blast of local flavor as Lahaina Boy Hot Sauce makes its official debut with a launch party from 7 to 10 p.m. June 27 at Coco Deck Lahaina. The event will give adventurous heat seekers a first taste of the new hot sauce line, hosted by award-winning local chef and […]
Hawaiian Electric updates 3-year, $350M Wildfire Safety Strategy
More than half of the funds will be spent in Maui County, including a pilot project for undergrounding in Lahaina, AI-assisted hazard cameras and hazard tree removals.
DBEDT: April visitor count on Maui marks second-highest month of 2025 so far
April 2025 brought the second-highest number of visitors to Maui so far this year, trailing only March—a milestone month for statewide tourism—according to preliminary data from the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
Kīhei man succumbs to injuries from moped crash near Piʻikea roundabout
A Maui man has succumbed to injuries sustained in a single vehicle moped crash on Līloa Drive near the Piʻikea Avenue roundabout reported last week in Kīhei. Maui police have since identified the man as Kenneth Gricus, 62, of Kīhei.
$6M Maui marketing campaign aims to drive travel demand, restore visitor confidence
A coordinated statewide effort to support Maui’s tourism recovery is now underway, with the launch of a $6 million Maui Emergency Marketing Campaign funded by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.
County invites community input on new urban forest management plan for Maui island
The County of Maui Department of Management invites all community members to participate in the upcoming Maui County Council committee meeting this Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 9 a.m., where the approach for developing a Maui County Urban Forest Management Plan will be discussed.
