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Restored portrait of Poʻomaikelani returns to ʻIolani Palace
A portrait of Virginia Kapoʻoloku Poʻomaikelani, Princess and Governor of Hawaiʻi Island, has returned to public view at ʻIolani Palace after undergoing conservation and restoration treatment. The unveiling was marked with a cultural protocol ceremony led by members of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I.
Bank of Hawaiʻi covers full tuition for two employees graduating from Chaminade
After years of hard work and dedication, two Bank of Hawai‘i employees proudly received their diplomas from Chaminade University Saturday night, their tuition fully covered by the bank’s College Assistance Program.
Wailuku man reported missing after failing to return from a medical appointment on May 3
The Maui Police Department requests the public’s help with any information on the whereabouts of Rowland Ramos, 57, of Wailuku. Ramos was reported missing by a concerned family member on May 3, 2025 after he left a medical appointment in Wailuku and has not been in contact with family members. Ramos was last seen on May 3, 2025 at 5 p.m. in the area of Maui Lani Parkway in Wailuku.
Update/located: Wailuku man reported missing, last seen May 2, 2025
Update: (Dec 23, 2025, 4:21 p.m.). Miller was located and found to be in good health. The Maui Police Department thanks the public for their assistance.
Seabury Hall’s One-Act Festival returns May 16–17 with student-written plays and performances
Seabury Hall Performing Arts will close its season with the return of “Side Shows: A Festival of One-Act Plays,” now in its 29th year.
American Savings Bank celebrates grand opening of new Lahaina Branch, May 5
This new location was designed with the community’s needs of convenience and accessibility in mind and replaces ASB’s former Lahaina Branch on Papalaua Street, which was destroyed in the Maui wildfires.
Eight judges confirmed across Hawaiʻi including Toma on Maui
Judges Jackson and Toma were confirmed on April 22; the remaining confirmations were approved by the Senate on April 30.
Lahaina Harbor hosts MIL surfing championships: ‘The first anything’ in burn zone since the fire
A total of 77 surfers — 36 girls, 41 boys from 11 Maui Interscholastic League schools — competed at Lahaina Harbor on Saturday in the first official event inside the burn zone created by the deadly wildfire on Aug. 8, 2023.
Volcano Watch — Hoʻomākaukau means preparedness
April is a month that carries deep layers of meaning on the Island of Hawaiʻi.
Utility work to impact traffic on Honoapiʻilani between Lahainaluna and Hinau, May 5-9
To maintain reliable service, Hawaiian Electric crews and contractors will be upgrading utility poles using bucket trucks on Honoapi‘ilani Highway between mile markers 21 and 22 between Lahainaluna Rd. and Hinau St. in the West Maui area from Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Kidani champions access to free school meals through passage of SB 1300
SB 1300 appropriates critical funding to expand access to free school meals and provide support for families classified as ALICE – Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed – working families who may not qualify for existing assistance programs but still struggle to meet their children’s basic needs.
Residents encouraged to attend Lahaina Community Meeting, May 7
Residents are encouraged to attend the County of Maui’s in-person Lahaina Community Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, at the Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria.
John Cruz to perform at Maui Arts and Cultural Center June 13 with special guests
Touring singer-songwriters John Cruz, Blayne Asing and Steve Sargenti will perform in Maui Arts and Cultural Center’s McCoy Studio Theater on Friday, June 13, 2025.
DOH reports eighth travel-related dengue virus case of 2025
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has confirmed a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases to eight in the state in 2025 (one on Maui, seven on Oʻahu). The affected individual in this current case was exposed to the virus while traveling in a region where dengue is common.
Four people transported to hospital following head-on collision on Hāna Highway
Four people were transported to the hospital—three with major injuries, and one with life-threatening injuries—following a head-on crash on the Hāna Highway in Spreckelsville, Friday afternoon.
Maui mail carriers to pick up food donations during May 10 Stamp Out Hunger drive
To take part, place non-perishable food items in a bag next to your mailbox before mail delivery on Saturday, May 10. Your letter carrier will collect the donations.
All 10 UH campuses recognized in 2025 Carnegie Classifications
A new report from the Carnegie Foundation highlights how UH schools are expanding access to higher education—and helping students succeed after graduation.
Flags to be lowered May 4 to honor National Fallen Firefighters Memorial weekend
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, May 4, to honor the 70 firefighters who died in 2024 and the 70 firefighters who died in previous years.
Maui Hero Project receives $65,300 for mental health programs for Lahaina youth
The funding will help provide trauma recovery and disaster preparedness programs for students at Lahaina Intermediate School, Lahainaluna High School and other impacted Lahaina schools.
Gov. Green lauds passage of climate impact legislation
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., heralded the Legislature’s passage of SB1396, creating the climate impact fee, or “green fee,” to help the islands to mitigate the impacts of climate change and the roughly 10 million visitors welcomed to Hawaiʻi each year.
