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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.

More than 500 guests gathered at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua last weekend for the 2025 ʻAipono Restaurant Awards, recognizing top chefs, restaurants and hospitality professionals across the island.

DXD Capital has executed a long-term ground lease for the development of a new Class A self-storage facility in Kahului, Maui. The announcement follows DXD Capital’s ongoing development of a new Class A storage facility in Kīhei, at the Maui Research & Technology Park.

In honor of the late Prince David Klaren Laʻamea Kaumualiʻi Kawānanakoa, Gov. Josh Green, M.D., has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag be flown at half-staff at all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawai‘i National Guard effective immediately until sunset on Friday, May 9. Plans for a memorial service are pending.

Now, through the end of May, Maui residents are invited to dine ‘BOGO’ at Le Bazaar Moroccan Restaurant in Kīhei.

Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa will celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 11, 2025, with a series of events including a special brunch, spa packages and an evening lūʻau in Kā‘anapali.

Residents are encouraged to take steps to reduce wildfire risks around their homes and neighborhoods, as part of the annual Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on Saturday.

The Hawaiʻi State Senate and House of Representatives today announced the passage of House Bill 427, aimed at strengthening the state’s biosecurity system to combat invasive species and protect the islands’ environment and agriculture.

Motorists are advised that reconstruction of the culvert on Piʻilani Highway near Nuʻu Bay in East Maui begins on Monday May 5, 2025, and runs through October 2025.

Maui United Way and Nuestro Futuro Foundation partnered with the Hāna Farmers Market to deliver nutritious keiki food boxes to East Maui families during the Ho‘oilo and Kupulau breaks — providing fresh, locally sourced foods while supporting area farmers. 

The main fountaining of Episode 19 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at Kīlauea has ended after just 8 hours of activity.  

Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. recently welcomed Baya Bowls, a local food truck known for its fresh açaí bowls and smoothies, to its new location at Honokahua Bay, also known as DT Fleming Beach in Kapalua.

A little more than two weeks after Council Chair Alice Lee signaled the potential for “deep cuts” to Mayor Richard Bissen’s proposed $1.512 billion fiscal 2026 budget, the Maui County Council’s Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee has reversed course, recommending an increase of approximately $55.4 million – nearly 3.7% more than the mayor’s proposal. […]

“This bill recognizes that programs like the Hā‘ena State Park access and entry management program, which reinvests its proceeds into environmental and community benefits, shouldn’t be treated like traditional, for-profit carriers,” said House Speaker Nadine K. Nakamura.

The Grassroot Institute of Hawaiʻi hailed the 2025 Legislature’s passage this week of bills intended to increase the state’s housing stock, speed up the recovery of Lahaina and increase government accountability. 

Airbnb’s gift to Hawai‘i Foodbank will help provide food for approximately 2 million meals across the entire state.

Join us at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center this Sunday, May 4, for two events: the Ben Franklin Spring Craft Fair and the Maui Police Department Recruitment Center Open House.

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation reminds domestic travelers that on May 7, 2025, you must have a REAL ID or acceptable alternative to avoid delays at the security checkpoints at the airport.

The Hawaiʻi State Legislature gave final approval Wednesday to Senate Bill 1300, to expand free school meal access to keiki in the ALICE population over the next two school years.

House Democrats celebrated the successful advancement of the 2025 House Majority Package on Wednesday, with all seven bills now either passing final reading in both legislative chambers, adopted through companion legislation, or funded through the state budget. All measures now await the governor’s signature.