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Country star Ella Langley to headline July 4 concert at Ritz-Carlton Maui

Langley was recently named ACM Awards 2025 New Female Artist of the Year.

Documentary on Maui-born opera star Tandy MacKenzie to screen at Akakū Upstairs

The film traces the life of the Maui born singer, Tandy MacKenzie, from his humble origins in Hāna in 1892 to his tragic death in Los Angeles in 1963.

Hawaiʻi launches myHawaii platform to streamline access to online government services

Hawaiʻi residents can now use a single login to access dozens of state and county services through a new digital platform called myHawaii, which officials say will make government more accessible, secure and efficient.

All County pools on Maui to close for one-day staff training May 14

All County pools on Maui island will close for a one-day staff training on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced.

Hawaiʻi lawmakers reintroduce bill to boost Medicare physician payments, protect senior health care access

Medicare physician payments per beneficiary in Hawaiʻi are among the lowest nationwide, despite substantially higher operating costs.

West Maui residents may dispose of bulky, recyclable items for free at May 17 event

West Maui residents may dispose of bulky, recyclable items for free at a Go Green Recycling event from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Lahaina Civic Center.

State ag dept. releases $427K in compost reimbursements to assist agricultural operations

Twenty-four Hawaiʻi businesses were given reimbursements from the ag department for collecting and transporting compost within the state this past fiscal year.

Puʻunēnē closed in both directions between Wākea and Papa for night work, May 15-16

Puʻunēnē Avenue in both directions from Wākea Avenue to Papa Avenue will be closed for restriping work from 9 p.m., Thursday, May 15, to 5 a.m., Friday, May 16.

Lahaina burn zone slowly transforming from ‘ghost town’ to big construction zone

While residents who have been living in the Lahaina burn zone are happy to see the rebuilding starting to pick up, it is “bittersweet” knowing that it will never be the same as it was.

Hawaiʻi Energy Conference explores solutions for state’s energy future, May 21-22 at the MACC

The 12th Annual Hawaiʻi Energy Conference will convene leaders in Maui later this month to offer solutions addressing the most pressing energy challenges of today.

Maui Council, Consumer Advocate oppose Young Brothers’ proposed shipping rate hikes

As opposition mounts to its proposed inter-island shipping rate increases, Young Brothers maintains its financial position has become even more precarious and continues to deteriorate since it originally filed its request for rate relief in October. Earlier this month, the company double-downed on its rate hike request after the Hawaiʻi Consumer Advocate filed a protest […]

46th Maui Visitor Industry Charity Walk raises more than $1 million for the ninth year

This year’s Maui Visitor Industry Charity Walk drew nearly 1,900 volunteers who pounded 2.5 miles of pavement along Kaʻahumanu Avenue Saturday to raise $1.56 million for 68 Maui County nonprofit beneficiaries. “We are extremely grateful to our friends and colleagues in the hospitality industry for coming out today to support the community and this worthy […]

Ritz-Carlton Maui announces summer lineup for Kapalua Wine and Chef Series

The monthly events pair four-course dinners with curated wine selections and offer guests the opportunity to engage with visiting chefs and sommeliers.

Op-Ed: Protect Our Keiki – Save Head Start

The CEOs of two major social service nonprofits on Maui claim the Trump Administration may eliminate a local program that offers preschool at no cost to low income families.

AARP expert coming to Maui to teach consumers about fighting fraud

AARP presentations in Lahaina and Pāʻia on May 13 to focus on steps to fight fraud.

13 join Maui Police Department ranks after graduating with 97th Recruit Class

The new officers are Cal Alexander, Eduardo Antonio III, Jaydon Borawski, Aaron Delima, Amber Donnelly, Troy Huber, Kade Mac Donald, Rachel-Lee Scott, Nathaniel Steadman, Thomas Stevenson, Kalae Tom, Sione Vaivela, and Austin Viloria.

Aloha ʻĀina in Focus: New speaker series launches with cultural leader Walter Ritte, May 20

A coalition of ocean and cultural organizations announces the launch of “Cultures & Coastlines,” a new speaker series focused on exploring the intersection of cultural heritage and coastal stewardship. The series debuts with “A Conversation with Walter Ritte: The Past and Future of Aloha ʻĀina,” on May 20, 2025, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Maui Ocean Center’s Sphere Theater.

Hawai‘i lawmakers approve $6M to support reproductive health care providers

The Hawai‘i Legislature has approved $6 million in state funding over two years to support reproductive health care providers, including Planned Parenthood, amid ongoing federal threats to reproductive health care.

9 Maui County students earn $36K in Takitani scholarships

Maui High senior wins top $10,000 award.

Volcano Watch: 20 episodes and counting — lava fountains continue in Kaluapele

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory remains steadfast and vigilant as lava fountaining episodes continue at the summit of the Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano, maintaining its monitoring and livestreaming of the volcano to document the eruption’s evolution, inform hazard assessments and apprise the public of ongoing volcanic activity.
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