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MEO Head Start preschool continues to accept children for 2025-26
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Head Start preschool program, which offers comprehensive early childhood education at no cost to income-qualifying families, continues to accept children for the 2025-2026 school year, which begins in August.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center partners with local nonprofits for April events
The MOA Museum of Art returns to Queen Kaʻahumanu Center on Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., for its Annual Children’s Painting Exhibition. The following week, on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Queen Kaʻahumanu Center will host the Smiles for Miles Family Health & Wellness Event.
Volunteers sought for street Painting Day, at Kenolio Rd and Alulike St., May 3-4
Now that the street art design has been finalized for the intersection of Kenolio Road and Alulike Street in Kihei, the Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization is seeking volunteers to participate in the community-driven Painting Day scheduled for Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4.
Monday Morning MIL: Kamehameha Maui baseball, Maui High boys volleyball clinch state berths
As spring season winds down, Warriors baseball team and Sabers boys volleyball team know they will be in their state tournaments. MIL track also shining through.
Modular homes for wildfire survivors to be in transit next week
Hauling will take place at 9 p.m., Wednesday, April 16.
Hate robocallers? Now, Hawaiʻi AG is calling them on state and federal violations
Attorney General Anne Lopez joined 50 attorneys general of the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force to warn nine voice service providers that they may be violating state and federal laws by routing allegedly unlawful robocalls across their networks. The task force issued warning letters with information about its investigation and analysis of each provider’s illegal […]
Queen’s Challenge returning to the East Maui Taro Festival
After a five-year hiatus, the Queen’s Challenge competition—honoring Queen Emma and celebrating the skills and pride of Maui’s kalo (taro) farmers—will return at the 2025 East Maui Taro Festival on April 26 at Hāna Ballpark.
USPS to host hiring fair on Maui, April 18
The US Postal Service is actively hiring for positions and will host several upcoming job fairs—including one virtual event and an in-person event in Kīhei.
Sen. Schatz to host statewide telephone town hall
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) will host a telephone town hall meeting at noon on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
HECO to present wildfire safety strategies at next Lahaina Community Webinar
Updates on USACE operations, the Temporary Debris Storage site and CDBG-DR Action Plan are also on the agenda.
Mālama Kula director to speak on wildfire recovery at Kīhei Rotary meeting, April 15
Kyle Ellison, executive director of Mālama Kula, will speak at the Rotary Satellite Club of Kīhei-Wailea on April 15 about the group’s ongoing wildfire recovery efforts in Kula and the challenges that remain following the 2023 fire.
Landscape fire recovery work progresses in Upcountry, Kīhei gulches
Several USDA-NRCS funded projects have been completed, with new projects underway.
Evening budget meetings next week in Kīhei, Pāʻia and Wailuku
Maui County’s Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee will continue to gather public input on the fiscal year 2026 budget with several upcoming evening meetings.
He-Man Competition returns to Slim’s Power Tools in Kahului
The 32nd Annual He-Man Competition—a test of strength, skill and precision—returns to Slim’s Power Tools in Kahului on Saturday, April 26.
Akakū Upstairs to feature author of Maui wildfire response book on April 17
Victoria Moore will present her new book, “Big Hearts on a Little Island,” which chronicles the Maui community’s response to the 2023 wildfires.
Maui credit unions donate $200K to Habitat for Humanity for wildfire recovery
Credit unions across Maui have contributed $200,000 to Habitat for Humanity Maui to support home repairs and rebuilding for families impacted by the 2023 wildfires.
Volcano Watch — A Focus on the National Volcano Information Service
The National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System aims to provide timely warnings and protect citizens from potential hazards associated with volcanic eruptions.
Hawaiian Home Lands Sovereignty Conference set for June in Waikīkī
Organizers say the conference — now in its 38th year — celebrates self-governance, the homestead community and the legacy of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, who advocated for Native Hawaiian self-determination and access to ʻāina.
Pedestrian stuck while crossing Kahului Beach Road dies of injuries
A 28-year-old Kahului man succumbed to injuries suffered when he was struck by a car while trying to cross Kahului Beach Road on foot.
Statewide initiative launches to improve stroke care with $6.8M backing it
The effort, called Mission: Lifeline Stroke, is backed by a $5.8 million grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust and $1 million from the American Heart Association.
