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Rescued roots of burned ‘ulu trees are producing dozens more shoots to plant in Lahaina
A University of Hawai’i team at a greenhouse in Hilo is nurturing the next generation of breadfruit trees for Lahaina.
Groundbreaking: $46M Kahului Airport South TSA Checkpoint expected to reduce wait times
The state Department of Transportation conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for the $46 million Kahului Airport South TSA Checkpoint Project. The project is expected to be completed in December 2026.
County of Maui honors Outstanding Older American Male and Female of 2025
Bishop Pahia of Waiehu and Patricia Niibu of Lānaʻi City were honored as the 2025 Maui County Outstanding Older American Male and Female, respectively, the County of Maui Department of Human Concerns Office on Aging announced.
Maui police officer arrested on allegations of sex assault, placed on administrative leave
A veteran officer of the Maui Police Department was arrested for first degree sexual assault on Thursday, May 29, 2025. The 48-year-old Kahului man has been placed on administrative leave and his department-issued credentials and firearm have been temporarily removed pending the outcome of the investigation.
Mahi Pono debuts new Maui grown coffee, kicks off summer watermelon season
Mahi Pono is bringing fresh flavors and big news to this year’s Maui AgFest with the debut of its new Maui-grown coffee, produced in collaboration with Hawaiʻi’s iconic Lion Coffee, and the official launch of its popular summer watermelon season. Both will be featured at the festival this Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the War Memorial Complex in Wailuku.
HIDOE breaks ground on Lahaina educator housing project
The state Department of Education held a blessing and groundbreaking ceremony Thursday morning for a $20 million rental housing development for educators and school staff in Lahaina. The project addresses a critical workforce housing shortage and supports efforts to stabilize and retain staff at West Maui schools following the August 2023 wildfires.
More than $500,000 available through state’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
The Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture, Market Development Branch, is accepting applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2025. The funding for this year’s program totals $512,663 and seeks project proposals that increase the competitiveness of Hawaiʻi’s specialty crops. Award amounts range from $20,000 to $50,000.
Kapalua Golf donates $500,000 to expand restoration of Maui’s Puʻu Kukui Watershed
Kapalua Golf donated $500,000 to nonprofit, Aloha Puʻu Kukui, to expand restoration of the West Maui Puʻu Kukui watershed. This contribution builds upon an initial $500,000 donation in February 2024 for a total of $1 million donated to date that will fund increased restoration efforts including invasive plant removal and native forest replanting, among other initiatives.
2-3 acres burned in weekend fire on Molokaʻi
An estimated 2-3 acres of brush burned during an afternoon fire on Molokaʻi over the weekend. The incident was reported at 2:24 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2025 in an area above Kaunakakai town.
Visitor injured during mountain hike in EastMaui, airlifted to safety
A 25-year-old Arizona man suffered injuries to his hip, lower back and arm after slipping and falling during a hike in the mountains of East Maui, Monday afternoon.
Maui’s Opgenorth, Haleakalā Ranch honored during invasive species awareness month
Gov. Josh Green and the Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council honored community members and organizations on Wednesday as part of Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Awareness Month (HISAM), recognizing efforts across the state to combat the growing threat of invasive species.
Strategic plan unveiled for Department of ʻŌiwi Resources
Maui County’s new Department of ʻŌiwi Resources has released its inaugural 2025-30 strategic plan, “rooted in ancestral wisdom and built on the foundation of cultural stewardship, community empowerment and responsible governance.” To view the full strategic plan, click here or visit https://www.mauicounty.gov/oiwiresources. According to the department, its plan is informed by community voices collected through surveys, […]
Beloved comedian plays for Moloka‘i-based nonprofit on popular game show
Actress and comedian Chelsea Peretti has chosen ‘Āina Momona as her charity of choice on an upcoming episode of “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune,” set to air Tuesday, May 28, 2025.
Community invited to ‘Olowalu: The Road to Resilience’ design events
The Nature Conservancy and UH Community Design Center are hosting the second in a series of events to gather community input on a resilient future for the Olowalu and Ukumehame coastal corridor once Honoapiʻilani Highway is realigned.
Polynesian Cultural Center to host a free community show in Lahaina, Maui on June 4
To celebrate the Maui community and the arrival of Iosepa, a traditional Hawaiian voyaging canoe, the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) will host a free community show in Lahaina, Maui. The hour-long event on Tuesday, June 4, 2025 will feature vibrant Polynesian music and dance and is open to the public. Activities begin at 7 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center. Admission is free.
Trolling permitted in Kahoʻolawe for 2 weekends in June
The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has announced permitted trolling dates during two weekends this June.
Hawaiian Electric, UH Maui College launch free training for future utility careers
The program, offered for the first time on Maui, runs from June 30 to Sept. 5 and aims to create a pipeline of qualified candidates for roles at Hawaiian Electric’s generation facilities.
Hawai‘i lawmakers push back on Navy’s plan expand bombing practice at Kaʻula
Kaʻula, about 23 miles from Niʻihau, has been used for target practice since 1952.
Free summer meals offered at 68 HIDOE schools for children 18 and under
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education announced that 68 public schools will offer free summer meals to children ages 18 and younger, starting June 12. Meals are available Monday through Friday through the USDA’s Seamless Summer Option program. Children do not need to be enrolled in public school to participate.
DOH alerts public to recall of Tetra turtle food sold in Hawaiʻi due to salmonella risk
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents to a recall issued by Spectrum Brands Pet, LLC, of its ReptoMin 3-In-1 SELECT-A-FOOD reptile food product intended for aquatic turtles because of potential Salmonella contamination.
