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Remembering Lahaina fine arts book supports Maui wildfire victims
To honor Old Lahaina and to help support the revival of arts on the Valley Isle, the Maui Arts League has published “Remembering Lahaina: Places, People & Culture,” a collectible whose proceeds directly benefit those affected by the fires.
Hawaiʻi public schools pilot new banana bread recipe featuring local ʻulu flour
Participating Hawaiʻi public schools served ʻulu (breadfruit) banana bread for breakfast this month using local ʻulu flour, supplied by the Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Cooperative.
DOH alerts public to recall of Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias due to undeclared almonds and cashews
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents of a recall issued by Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company, LLC. of its Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias, because of the possible presence of undeclared almonds and cashews, which are allergens.
Maui students gain hands-on experience at inaugural Career Exploration Day
High school students from across Maui County explored careers in health care at the inaugural Career Exploration Day, hosted by Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi in partnership with Maui Economic Development Board’s STEMworks™ program.
Community meeting May 12 on proposed plans for two West Maui playgrounds
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation invites residents to provide input on proposed plans for the Lahaina Recreation Center and the Kelawea Mauka Park playgrounds during a community meeting Monday, May 12, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center Social Hall.
‘Return-to-Home Program’ dies in conference committee at Legislature
A bill to establish a permanent “Return-to-Home program” failed to make it out of a House and Senate conference committee on Friday as members as the 2025 Legislature sprinted toward the finish of this year’s lawmaking session on Friday. The amended House Bill 212 would have repealed the current pilot program, which has returned more […]
Bill advances modernization of the Hawaiʻi’s unemployment insurance system
The Hawaiʻi State Legislature has passed House Bill 477, advancing efforts to modernize the state’s unemployment insurance (UI) system. The bill aims to streamline interactions for both claimants and employers, while laying the groundwork for long-overdue improvements to the system.
Need help rebuilding? Applications now open for the Keep Lahaina Home Insurance Gap Program
Applications are now open for the Keep Lahaina Home Insurance Gap Program, which offers a powerful partnership to ensure Lahaina homeowners can afford to stay and rebuild in the aftermath of the 2023 fires.
Maui’s Ben Martin is first paddling official to enter Hawaiʻi Sports Officials Hall of Fame
Ben Martin, a longtime Maui paddling official, was announced as the first official from the outrigger canoe paddling realm to be inducted into the Hawaiʻi Sports Officials Hall of Fame.
Maui Visitors Bureau’s May Canoe Crop Corner at Wailuku First Friday, May 2
The Maui Visitors Bureau hosts a May Canoe Crop Corner at Wailuku First Friday on May 2, 2025 from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first floor of the Wailuku Garage (30 N. Church St.). Join in celebrating Lei Day with the Canoe Crop Corner, a celebration of Maui’s rich agricultural heritage. A cultural advisor […]
Coast Guard, partners search for missing kayaker off Hawaiʻi Island
Missing is Jared Willeford, 42, who was seen launching a yellow kayak at approximately 8 a.m. on Sunday offshore from Keauhou on Hawaiʻi Island.
Honuaʻula Partners seeking design review of Piʻilani Highway widening project
Honuaʻula Partners will go before the Urban Design Review Board on May 6 for a design review of its project plans for widening a portion of Piʻilani Highway from two to four lanes in Kīhei. The board’s design review is a preliminary step before taking the $48 million highway improvement project before the Maui Planning Commission […]
Monday Morning MIL: Seabury Hall baseball wins first championship since 2012; MIL D-I baseball championship game Tuesday
The Spartans are headed to the Wally Yonamine Foundation/HHSAA Division II state tournament May 8-10 on O’ahu.
Maui County FCU seeks scholarship applicants for continuing education
Maui County Federal Credit Union has launched its 2025 Scholarship Program, offering 10 $1,000 scholarships to local students pursuing higher education.
Hawai‘i Land Trust honors Herb Lee, Jr. as 2025 Kahu o ka ‘Āina
The former CEO of the Pacific American Foundation is recognized for his contributions to ‘āina-based education.
22 graduate with Maui Police Department’s 17th Crisis Intervention Team
The Maui Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team welcomed 22 new members to its list of trained personnel during a graduation ceremony on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Hawaiʻi’s LunchBox Maui expands amid recovery, offering taste of resilience and aloha
Heidi Cramer, a figure in Maui’s artisan food scene, is expanding her café concept LunchBox Maui to a second location in downtown Kahului this May.
Lāna‘i Culture & Heritage Center celebrates Earth Week with 4th Annual Kupulau Festival
The Lānaʻi community celebrated Earth Week on Saturday at the Lāna‘i Culture & Heritage Center’s 4th Annual Kupulau Festival.
Water outage in parts of Upper Kula and Makawao
Anticipated completion time has been extended to Monday, April 28, 2025, at 12 p.m.
Roots Reborn receives $100,000 from Rotary D5000 Foundation’s Maui Fires Relief Fund
The Rotary D5000 Maui Fires Relief Fund provided Roots Reborn with a $100,000 grant to support its Community Care Navigator Program serving migrant and immigrant communities affected by the 2023 Maui wildfires.
