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Kahoʻolawe trolling dates for July announced
The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has announced permitted trolling dates for July 2025.
Public Utilities Commission approves temporary rate increase for Young Brothers
State board OK’d limited temporary rate hike of 18.1%, effective from July 1 through Dec. 31, based on an assessment of the minimum amount necessary to allow the company to continue providing essential interisland shipping services while commissioners complete a review of the firm’s pending general rate increase request of 25%.
Hawaiʻi Island mulch company gets state clearance for interisland distribution of eucalyptus mulch
Stargazer Industries Hawaiʻi recently received the state’s approval to distribute mulch made from invasive eucalyptus trees, aiming to reduce the risk of transporting invasive pests found in Mainland soil products and to establish a new sustainable industry.
Fourth of July on Lāna‘i: The Green, live music and more with Four Seasons Resort
To make the trip even more seamless, round-trip charter service from Honolulu on Lāna‘i Air is included with all bookings through Dec. 31, 2026.
Hawaiʻi’s health system performance ranked among best in the nation
Hawaiʻi has once again been recognized as one of the healthiest states in the nation, achieving second place overall in the 2025 Scorecard on State Health System Performance, released on June 18 by The Commonwealth Fund.
Gov. Green enacts legislation to uphold agricultural and biosecurity resilience
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., signed five bills into law on Friday, affirming the commitment to strengthening Hawaiʻi’s agricultural and economic sectors for the benefit of the ʻāina, its people and local businesses.
Evolve Maui brings house and techno to Maui nightlife—one event at a time
A new music collective is shaping Maui’s underground nightlife with a steady pulse of house and techno.
Cosmic Soirée brings 3 music rooms, 13 DJs to Haʻikū for a cause
A multi-room music and art event called Cosmic Soirée will light up Fuzion Fit in Haʻikū this Saturday night, bringing together more than a dozen DJs, live performances and a community-driven mission to give back.
Makawao Parade marks 57 years of paniolo pride
The parade will start promptly at 9 a.m., but attendees are encouraged to come early as road closures start at 7:45 a.m. along Baldwin Avenue and 8:45 a.m. along Makawao Avenue.
Fire dept. announces public fireworks display, rules and safety tips for July 4
The Maui Fire Department announced that consumer fireworks will be available for sale starting Saturday, June 28 and ending Friday, July 4 at 8 p.m., with usage allowed only during designated hours on Independence Day.
Crew member medevaced from cargo ship 80 miles offshore of Kauaʻi
Crew members of an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter successfully completed the hoist of the cargo ship crew member at 5:47 a.m. June 26 and transported the 26-year-old man to Līhuʻe Airport, where emergency medical services transferred him to Wilcox Medical Center for further treatment.
More modular homes to be delivered to Ka Laʻi Ola next week
Hauling will take place nightly from 9 p.m. to 11:59 p.m, from Monday, June 30 to Friday, July 4 and then again from Monday, July 7 to Friday, July 11. The transport will involve trucks in a caravan that will move the homes from the staging area near the Kahului small boat ramp, along Kahului Beach Road (Route 3400), to Lahaina.
Volcano Watch — Where does Kīlauea tephra go? The answer is blowin’ in the wind
The spectacular series of Kīlauea eruption episodes over the past six months has been remarkably safe for public viewing, but a simple change in the wind or brief vent collapse could cause dramatic changes in the hazards the volcano presents.
UH to decommission 3rd Maunakea telescope
UKIRT will be the third Maunakea observatory to be decommissioned under UH’s Maunakea Comprehensive Management Plan, following Caltech Submillimeter Observatory and UH Hilo Hōkū Keʻa Observatory, both completed in 2024.
Kīhei man suffers critical injuries in scooter collision on Keonekai Road
A 51-year-old Kīhei man suffered critical injuries when he collided head-on into a vehicle while operating a scooter on Keonekai Road Thursday night. The incident was reported at 7:47 p.m. on June 26, 2025, approximately 202 feet west of Līloa Hema Drive in Kīhei.
Nā Koa Manu Conservation partners with Maui Invasive Species Committee
Nā Koa Manu Conservation announced a new strategic partnership with the Maui Invasive Species Committee, a respected leader in the protection of native Hawaiian ecosystems from the devastating impacts of invasive species.
Wildfire survivors urged to beware of contractor fraud as they rebuild homes
Many Maui wildfire survivors are beginning to repair and rebuild their homes after the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires. FEMA encourages survivors hiring a contractor to beware of fraud.
As Central Maui Landfill grows, a private company touts turning county’s waste into renewable natural gas
Maui currently doesn’t have a gasification facility, and there’s a reason — the island doesn’t have the demand or the extensive pipeline system to support it. But the project developer thinks natural gas will catch on once it is built.
Maui Council set to begin deliberations on short-term rental phase-out bill
Maui County Council members are set to begin deliberations next week on Bill 9, a proposed measure to phase out short-term vacation rentals that could significantly impact housing, tourism, jobs, tax revenue, and the island’s economy. The Housing and Land Use Committee, chaired by Council Member Tasha Kama, closed public testimony Wednesday after hearing from […]
Banyan Tree earns Wine Spectator award for excellence in wine service
Banyan Tree, the signature restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, has received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in the publication’s 2025 Restaurant Awards, which recognize top wine programs around the world.
