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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.
Replanting at Kahoma Village to support Lahaina recovery, growth following wildfires
Nearly 200 Kahoma Village homeowners, community members, and local organizations gathered Saturday to restore the landscape in Lahaina by planting 100 native and resilient species to support ongoing post-wildfire recovery.
Merrie Monarch results 2025: Hula Hālau ʻO Kamuela of Oʻahu wins; Maui dancers place
The wāhine of Hula Hālau ʻO Kamuela under the direction of Kumu Kunewa Mook and Kauʻionālani Kamanaʻo won the overall title at the 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, in Hilo Hawaiʻi.
The Shops at Wailea announces live music lineup for May
The Shops at Wailea will host a full schedule of live music throughout May, continuing its tradition of offering free performances that highlight local talent and community connection.
Hawaiʻi-Made Conference returns May 20 to support local product growth
The third annual Hawaiʻi-Made Conference will be held Tuesday, May 20, at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center.
Maui police release video, seek help to identify suspects involved in armed robberies
The Maui Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying two individuals involved in two armed robberies in Upcountry Maui on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The department released video in the hopes of obtaining new information.
CNHA launches ‘Hawai‘i Calls’ talent competition and TV series spotlighting local and global performers
The televised competition is designed to spotlight artists, musicians, storytellers, fashion designers and other performers who can represent Hawai‘i on a global stage.
Maui hālau share ancient hula on kahiko night of 2025 Merrie Monarch
Kahiko night at the Merrie Monarch Festival featured hula in the ancient style with 27 groups performing Friday night in the annual competition in Hilo, Hawaiʻi. The festival continues tonight with ʻauana or modern hula, followed by results from the 62nd event.
Night sewer line work to close one lane of Honoapiʻilani Highway in Wailuku, May 1-2
The southbound lane on Honoapiʻilani Highway between Kuʻikahi Drive and Pilikana Street will be closed from 7 p.m. Thursday, May 1 through 5 a.m., Friday, May 2. Traffic will be alternated through the one open lane.
4,000 meals raised for Hawaiʻi Foodbank at State Capitol
The two-day event, held April 16–17, featured local businesses and raised awareness about food insecurity as part of the 26th Annual State Employees’ Food Drive.
Reducing the Hawaiian homestead waitlist: DHHL on track to award 2,600+ leases in 2025
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) presented an ambitious awards schedule before the Hawaiian Homes Commission Monday and announced its plan to issue more than 2,600 leases by the end of 2025.
Hampton Inn & Suites Maui North Shore opens in Kahului
The Hampton Inn & Suites Maui North Shore officially opened Friday on the former site of the historic Maui Palms Hotel in Kahului.
Bill for Maui College nursing program nears finish line at Legislature
State lawmakers have passed out of conference committee Senate Bill 119, which would appropriate funding to establish a bachelor of science in nursing degree program at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College. According to a conference committee report, the measure would appropriate $250,000 in fiscal 2026 and $350,000 in fiscal 2027 for the program aimed […]
Broadway on Maui: A night to ignite dreams for Maui’s youth
The Wave of Harmony Foundation will host a May 3 fundraiser, spotlighting a one-night-only celebration of “Broadway on Maui: A Night Under the Stars” at South Maui Gardens, located at 35 Auhana Road in Kīhei. The foundation will benefit from the fundraiser to support its mission to provide life-changing opportunities for Maui’s youth through the […]
MEO Hāna to offer transportation services for East Maui Taro Festival
Maui Economic Opportunity Hāna drivers will be picking up attendees of the East Maui Taro Festival on Saturday, April 26 from the three parking lots and taking them to the event at the Hāna Ball Park from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no charge for the roundtrip ride.
DOH warns of potential health hazards from Kīlauea vog as eruption pauses
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is urging residents and visitors to take precautions as elevated volcanic gas emissions from the recently paused Kīlauea eruption continue to produce vog and poor air quality across the islands.
Middle, high schoolers, and teachers invited to register for UH cybersecurity camps
The University of Hawaiʻi is calling on students and teachers across the state to register for the 2025 GenCyber camps. The last day to register for the in-person camp is May 16, 2025.
$800 million Maui wildfire settlement closes in on final approval at Legislature
House and Senate conference committees are recommending final passage of House Bill 1001, which provides more than $800 million in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 for deposit into the Maui wildfires settlement fund for a “timely and compassionate resolution” for fire survivors. The bill commits the state to spending $400 million in fiscal 2026 and […]
Bidding process begins on luxury beachfront home at Keawakapu, Maui
Hawaiʻiʻs largest home is headed to auction. The 21,692-square foot estate on Keawakapu Beach in South Maui is listed for $65 million by Matt Beall and Josh Jerman of Hawaii Life. The 8 bedroom home with a 2 bedroom caretakersʻ residence and 25-meter lap pool, went up for auction yesterday with bids starting at $20 million, Concierge Auctions announced.
Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair returns to Wailuku, May 31
Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair celebrates 16 years of agricultural education and celebration with its return to War Memorial Complex on Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
