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DOCARE marine patrols now on all islands, July 1, 2025

Marine patrol units of the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement are now active on O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Island, Maui and Kaua‘i.

Update: Kīhei man reported missing left island voluntarily

Further investigation reveals that Boiani voluntarily left the island.  The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their assistance.

National champs Nanea Estrella and Kylie Welker host wrestling clinics on Maui

University of Iowa teammates Nanea Estrella and Kylie Welker taught local wrestlers some upper level technique at two wrestling clinics Thursday and Friday.

Community encouraged to attend Central Maui Community Plan Open House events July 17, 19

Community members are encouraged to attend open house informational sessions for the Central Maui Community Plan update from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 17, or from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the University of Hawai‘i Maui College, Pilina Event Center in Kahului. Each session will offer the same content and format; two options are provided to accommodate varying schedules.

Gov. Green enacts state budget

Gov. Josh Green, M.D., on Monday signed House Bill 300 (Act 250), the Executive Biennium Budget that funds critical state operations and supports the sustainability and development of our state through capital improvement projects (CIP). 

Nighttime pavement marker work in East Maui, Upcountry and North Kīhei, July 2-3

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation notifies highway users of lane and shoulder closures during night work this week on Hāna Highway, Haleakalā Highway and North Kīhei Road. Crews will be conducting pavement marker work in various areas beginning at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2 through 6 a.m., Thursday, July 3.

Maui Council breezes through remaining agenda items after marathon meeting

After a long “regular” meeting Friday-Saturday, the Maui County Council reconvened Monday morning and made short work of the rest of its agenda items in less than two hours.

Gov. Green signs fireworks bills into law in wake of last year’s Āliamanu tragedy

The passage of House Bills 1483 and 550, (Acts 243 and 244, respectively) is a decisive response to the growing concerns following the tragic Āliamanu fireworks incident that occurred on New Year’s Eve and the increased environmental worries following the Maui wildfires.

New Maui Police Department hire, arrested for sex assault and electronic enticement of a child

The 44-year-old Kīhei man was immediately taken into custody following allegations of sexual abuse of a minor and has been placed on administrative leave. He had been employed for only 27 days as an early hire, performed no law enforcement duties, and had no interaction with the public, according to a department news release.

Kozuma and Ota win 2025 Golf Concepts Pro-Pro Championship at Pearl at Kalauao

The 2025 Golf Concepts Pro-Pro Championship — an annual player favorite on the Aloha Section PGA tournament calendar — witnessed Mid-Pacific Country Club’s Corey Kozuma and the Aloha Section PGA’s Tyler Ota birdie their first playoff hole to clinch victory on Sunday at the newly renovated Pearl at Kalauao.

Maui 9-year-old named quarterfinalist in national Jr. Ranger Rick competition

Nine-year-old Kailea Wittmer of Maui has advanced to the quarterfinals of the National Wildlife Federation’s 2025 Jr. Ranger Rick Competition, and she’s asking for the community’s support as she vies for a national title.

Maui Council advances Honuaʻula project amendments with a slim 5-4 vote in marathon session

In a marathon session that stretched from Friday morning to past midnight Saturday, the Maui County Council narrowly approved amendments to the controversial Honuaʻula project in a 5-4 vote at 12:26 a.m. Saturday. The decision followed several hours of passionate public testimony with most of the approximately 50 speakers opposed to the development. The Council’s […]

County to host free events in July for National Park and Recreation Month

Movies, pickleball and kickball events are slated around the County in July.

DBEDT: Maui visitor arrivals lag in May; officials expect ‘soft summer’ for tourism

The island of Maui recently experienced its slowest tourism month of the year, with 195,784 visitors flying to the island in May, according to preliminary data from the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.

Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival to feature 100% Maui-grown citrus from Mahi Pono

The Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival will exclusively source all limes and lemons used in its 2025 events from Mahi Pono as part of a continued effort to support local agriculture and promote sustainability in Hawai‘i’s food and beverage industry.

Operation Keiki Shield nets six arrests on Maui

Law enforcement officers from around the state conducted Operation Keiki Shield on the Island of Maui from June 27 to 29, 2025. The operation resulted in the arrest of six individuals for charges related to internet-facilitated sexual offenses against children, according to police.

Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi aims to double participation with new statewide troop model

Girl Scouts of Hawai‘i is launching a statewide membership drive this August with the goal of doubling participation by establishing a troop on every public elementary school campus in the state.

Kama’āina Exclusive event at Twin Falls celebrates Maui residents, July 5

Friends of Twin Falls is inviting Hawaiʻi residents to a special Kamaʻāina Exclusive event on Saturday, July 5, at Wailele Farms—commonly known as Twin Falls.

Hawaiʻi Department of Health launches Healthy Brain Tracker

In recognition of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health’s Executive Office on Aging is encouraging adults of all ages to take proactive steps to protect and maintain their brain health.

State commends Hawaiian Telcom’s $6M donation of fiber infrastructure to public housing

Two months from now, more than 45,000 Hawai‘i residents living in public housing communities across the state will be able to access reliable, high-speed fiber internet service for their homes, thanks to a new public-private partnership between the Hawai‘i Public Housing Authority and Hawaiian Telcom. This milestone is the result of a $6 million in-kind contribution to the community from Hawaiian Telcom. 
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