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Visitor injured during mountain hike in EastMaui, airlifted to safety
A 25-year-old Arizona man suffered injuries to his hip, lower back and arm after slipping and falling during a hike in the mountains of East Maui, Monday afternoon.
Maui’s Opgenorth, Haleakalā Ranch honored during invasive species awareness month
Gov. Josh Green and the Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council honored community members and organizations on Wednesday as part of Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Awareness Month (HISAM), recognizing efforts across the state to combat the growing threat of invasive species.
Strategic plan unveiled for Department of ʻŌiwi Resources
Maui County’s new Department of ʻŌiwi Resources has released its inaugural 2025-30 strategic plan, “rooted in ancestral wisdom and built on the foundation of cultural stewardship, community empowerment and responsible governance.” To view the full strategic plan, click here or visit https://www.mauicounty.gov/oiwiresources. According to the department, its plan is informed by community voices collected through surveys, […]
Beloved comedian plays for Moloka‘i-based nonprofit on popular game show
Actress and comedian Chelsea Peretti has chosen ‘Āina Momona as her charity of choice on an upcoming episode of “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune,” set to air Tuesday, May 28, 2025.
Community invited to ‘Olowalu: The Road to Resilience’ design events
The Nature Conservancy and UH Community Design Center are hosting the second in a series of events to gather community input on a resilient future for the Olowalu and Ukumehame coastal corridor once Honoapiʻilani Highway is realigned.
Polynesian Cultural Center to host a free community show in Lahaina, Maui on June 4
To celebrate the Maui community and the arrival of Iosepa, a traditional Hawaiian voyaging canoe, the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) will host a free community show in Lahaina, Maui. The hour-long event on Tuesday, June 4, 2025 will feature vibrant Polynesian music and dance and is open to the public. Activities begin at 7 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center. Admission is free.
Trolling permitted in Kahoʻolawe for 2 weekends in June
The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has announced permitted trolling dates during two weekends this June.
Hawaiian Electric, UH Maui College launch free training for future utility careers
The program, offered for the first time on Maui, runs from June 30 to Sept. 5 and aims to create a pipeline of qualified candidates for roles at Hawaiian Electric’s generation facilities.
Hawai‘i lawmakers push back on Navy’s plan expand bombing practice at Kaʻula
Kaʻula, about 23 miles from Niʻihau, has been used for target practice since 1952.
Free summer meals offered at 68 HIDOE schools for children 18 and under
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education announced that 68 public schools will offer free summer meals to children ages 18 and younger, starting June 12. Meals are available Monday through Friday through the USDA’s Seamless Summer Option program. Children do not need to be enrolled in public school to participate.
DOH alerts public to recall of Tetra turtle food sold in Hawaiʻi due to salmonella risk
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents to a recall issued by Spectrum Brands Pet, LLC, of its ReptoMin 3-In-1 SELECT-A-FOOD reptile food product intended for aquatic turtles because of potential Salmonella contamination.
Brush fire near Kahului Airport burns 11 acres; forced temporary closure of runways
An estimated 11 acres of brush burned in a fire on fallow agricultural land near the Kahului Airport Wednesday morning, May 28, 2025. The fire was first reported at 10:18 a.m., and was brought under control shortly after at 11:39 a.m.
Case outlines Hawai‘i and Indo-Pacific defense priorities in testimony
US Rep. Ed Case of Hawai‘i outlined key defense priorities for Hawai‘i and the broader Indo-Pacific region in testimony submitted to the House Armed Services Committee as it drafts the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act.
Winners of 2025-2026 Hunting Stamp Art Contest announced
The state Division of Forestry and Wildlife has announced the winners of its 2025–2026 Hawaiʻi Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamp Art Contest.
Lahaina Filipino Fire Survivors Association launches to fight for working class migrants
The County of Maui Office of Recovery, Lahaina Filipino fire survivors and community members gathered to celebrate the official launch of the Lahaina Filipino Fire Survivors Association on Tuesday. LFFSA, an initiative of the Hawaiʻi Workers Center, is a grassroots organization of directly impacted worker leaders organizing for a long term recovery that addresses the most crucial needs of Lahaina’s Filipino fire survivors in the aftermath of the 2023 wildfires.
Council hears support for proposed real property tax rates
Maui County Council members accepted oral and written testimony Tuesday on revised real property tax rates that reduced rates in some categories while retaining proposed rates in others. The Council recessed its meeting until June 3. Final action on tax rates and second-and-final reading on the fiscal 2026 budget are scheduled for that date in […]
Keālia Pond Wildlife Refuge announces wildlife photography contest
The Friends of Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge, in collaboration with the refuge itself, has launched a wildlife photography contest open to photographers of all ages.
Spring football begins with high numbers after most competitive MIL season in a decade
Kamehameha Maui, Maui High and King Kekaulike all have more than 50 athletes out for spring football practice, numbers rarely seen in the Maui Interscholastic League for the voluntary workouts.
DOH investigating travel-related Zika case on Oʻahu
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is investigating a confirmed travel-related case of Zika virus on Oʻahu, along with two individuals who may have been exposed.
Guitar legend Al Di Meola to perform at the MACC, Sept. 6
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center will host internationally renowned guitarist Al Di Meola and his Electric Band for a one-night-only performance at the Castle Theater on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 7:30 p.m.





