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Binhi at Ani to host Summer Enrichment Program
Binhi at Ani will host a Summer Enrichment Program consisting of Free classes for youth in Philippine Cultural Dance, Art, and Introductory Escrima.
Episode 24 of Kīlauea eruption generates 16,500-foot plume, 980-foot lava fountains
Episode 24 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at Kīlauea began just before 9 p.m. last night, and featured lava fountaining from the north vent reaching 980 feet. Scientists with the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory say the fountain generated a plume that reached 16,500 feet above ground level. The episode ended abruptly at 4:28 a.m. today.
Residential building that survived Lahaina fire on Front Street set to reopen later this month
Lahaina Roads, which has only seven units owned by permanent residents, reopens at a pivotal time as the Maui County Council prepares to decide on a bill that would ban short-term rentals in certain apartment districts, including Lahaina Roads.
County to hold June 18 informational webinar about Park Maui pilot program updates
Community members are encouraged to attend a Park Maui informational webinar hosted by the County of Maui Department of Transportation that will offer updates on the pilot program and gather community feedback on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 5 to 6 p.m. via Zoom.
Key amendments proposed for vacation rental phase-out bill ahead of Council committee hearing
The contentious debate over the future of thousands of short-term vacation rentals in Maui County is heading to a much-anticipated public hearing Monday, June 9, before the Maui County Council’s Housing and Land Use Committee. The committee posted an agenda for a meeting beginning at 10 a.m. Monday in the Council Chambers on the eighth […]
Judge temporarily halts Job Corps closures, reinstating staff and offering hope to Maui’s center
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from shutting down more than 100 Job Corps centers nationwide — including the Maui Job Corps Center — offering a moment of relief for staff and students who just days ago were bracing for sudden closures.
CNHA celebrates graduation of first Production Arts Training cohort
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, in partnership with Hawai‘i Stage, is celebrating the graduation of the inaugural cohort of its Production Arts Technical Training Program. This workforce development initiative aims to address the labor shortage in Hawai‘i’s live event and entertainment production industry.
MEO Head Start receives federal notification of funding for 2025-26 year
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Head Start preschool program has secured $2.7 million in federal funding for the 2025-26 school year, MEO announced on Wednesday.
Learn about Hawaiʻi’s groundwater in upcoming webinar series
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health will host a free, four-part webinar series throughout June to educate the public on groundwater science and its role in Hawaiʻi
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia depart Hilo for French Polynesia to continue Moananuiākea Voyage
The four-year journey spans an estimated 43,000 nautical miles, 36 countries and archipelagoes, nearly 100 Indigenous territories and more than 400 ports.
June 5: Tree trimming to impact traffic on Piʻiholo Road
To maintain safe and reliable service, Hawaiian Electric contractors will be conducting tree trimming along Piʻiholo Road in the Upcountry Maui area on Thursday, June 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Live ball python snake captured in Kaimukī, Oʻahu
A live snake was captured in the backyard of a Kaimukī residence by agriculture inspectors from the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture on Sunday night. The homeowner said he saw the snake in the afternoon and initially thought it was a child’s toy.
Stupski Foundation awards $450,000 to MEO early childhood programs
The Stupski Foundation recently awarded Maui Economic Opportunity a $450,000 grant to support programs and services for prenatal to 5-year-old children, their parents and caregivers.
County hosting free family movie night June 19 in Lahaina
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting a free, family-friendly movie night at the Lahaina Civic Center Amphitheater on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Mayor Alameda proclaims Maia Kealoha Day honoring achievements in ‘Lilo & Stitch’
In a joyful celebration on Tuesday, Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda proclaimed June 3, 2025, as Maia Kealoha Day, honoring the achievements of Maia Kealoha. The eight-year-old from Kailua-Kona, played the lead in the live-action adaptation of Disney’s beloved film, Lilo & Stitch, securing the role when she was just 6.
Council approves nearly $1.56 billion budget amid ‘economic uncertainty’
Council members ended their work on the fiscal 2026 budget Tuesday, giving final approval to a $1.558 billion spending plan that sets the course for Maui County government beginning July 1.
Fujimoto claims first win, two perfect scores highlight 31st Pohai Na Keiki Nalu
A record 277 young surfers competed at the 31st annual Pohai Na Keiki Nalu on Saturday at Launiupoko Beach Park, where Kodo Fujimoto delivered the highest-scoring performance in all finals to claim the boys 12–13 shortboard title.
Da Kava Spot to celebrate Grand Opening in Wailuku on Friday
A new gathering place centered around traditional Polynesian kava will open in Wailuku on Friday, June 6.
West Maui Rep. Cochran absent from 85% of House floor sessions, still collected nearly $23,000 in per diem
West Maui state Rep. Elle Cochran missed 51 of 60 House floor sessions — an 85% absence rate — during the 2025 legislative session while collecting $22,725 in per diem payments intended to cover off-island living expenses, according to House records. Her near-total absence from legislative proceedings in Honolulu, coupled with her acceptance of these taxpayer-funded […]
Kīlauea Episode 24 expected to begin today or tomorrow
Vigorous degassing of sulfur dioxide, nighttime glow and intermittent lava spattering in the north vent indicate that magma is close to the surface of Kīlauea.
