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DLNR hosts Nā Ala Hele Virtual Open House, May 21 

Nā Ala Hele is updating its program plan, originally created in 1991, and seeks community input. Forest users are invited to help guide the process by joining an online open house on Wednesday, May 21 from 5-6:30 p.m. via Zoom.

New departure time for Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia

Depending on weather conditions, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are tentatively scheduled to depart Hilo for French Polynesia on May 30 to resume the four-year Moananuiākea Voyage, Circumnavigation of the Pacific.

Jazz Maui to host benefit concert for King Kekaulike Music Program, May 25

Jazz Maui will present a special Sunset Jazz concert on Sunday, May 25, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Maui Kuʻia Estate Chocolate Factory in Lahaina to raise funds for the King Kekaulike High School Music Program’s 2025 Japan tour.

Hawaiʻi makes it easier to certify documents for use overseas with forms in 12 languages

Apostilles authenticate the seals and signatures of officials on documents so that the document can be recognized in foreign countries that are members of the 1961 Hague Convention Treaty.

Military presence at Pōhakuloa Training Area critical to community safety. But at what cost to the land, native species?

Officials with the US Army Garrison Hawai‘i are waiting for the formal rejection of the Final Environmental Impact Statement by the state Land Board before deciding what to do next to try to extend its lease on the Big Island.

Free summer concert featuring Kapena coming to Kahului Walmart, June 14

Webco Hawaiʻi is bringing its Summer Concert Series to Maui this June.

Update/Located: Maui woman reported missing, last seen Thursday in Kīhei

Towell was located and found to be in good health.  The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their assistance.

Volcano Watch — What lurks beneath: learning from lava ooze outs 

Dive beneath the solidified crust on the floor of the crater to explore the complicated mix of molten material below. 

Maui Council passes fiscal 2026 budget on first reading; final reading set for June 3

The Maui County Council gave initial approval to its version of the fiscal 2026 budget Friday, retaining full $12 million funding for Maui United Way’s Countywide ALICE Initiative: Kamaʻāina Credit program.

Maui household hazardous waste collection event set for June 8

A residential household hazardous waste collection event for Maui will be held Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Central Maui, announced the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management.

After back-to-back summer fires, Kula community tries to ‘wipe out’ invasive wattle and restore landscape

Removing black wattle is important to fire mitigation in Kula because the invasive species burns fast and it chokes out more fire-resistant native species.

Pāʻia Inn owner faces federal lawsuit over allegations of sexual harassment

A federal lawsuit accuses Pāʻia Inn owner Michael Baskin of “rampant sexual harassment” of young female employees, including some teenagers, since at least 2015. Through a representative, Baskin denied the allegations filed Thursday in US District Court by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The commission’s news release says Baskin violated federal law when he […]

Astronomers atop Maunakea detect cloud convection near Titan’s lakes

A new study conducted on Maunekea, Hawaiʻi Island, provides evidence of clouds bubbling up over Titan’s northern hemisphere.

Rep. Case backs bill aiming to bolster US ties with Pacific Island nations, counter China’s regional influence

Lawmakers say the bill addresses rising concerns about Chinese influence in the region while supporting the long-term development goals of Pacific Island nations.

Mana Up and Duke Kahanamoku Foundation launch limited-edition product line honoring surf icon

The collaboration includes locally made items ranging from surfwear and kitchen goods to art prints and baby clothing, each reflecting Kahanamoku’s legacy.

Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival marks 15 years with statewide celebration and new industry summit

Tickets are on sale now for the 15th Annual Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival, Oct. 17-Nov. 2, 2025.

USPS reminds customers to check mailboxes for repairs during Mailbox Improvement Week, May 18-24

Each year, USPS designates the third week of May as Mailbox Improvement Week to encourage customers with box-on-post-delivery to examine and, where necessary, improve the appearance of their mailboxes.

Window tint reform bill heads to governor’s desk

Hawaiʻi is poised to overhaul its vehicle window tinting laws for the first time in more than four decades. House Bill 226 CD1, introduced by Rep. Darius K. Kila, has passed the Legislature and now awaits Gov. Josh Green’s signature.

Homebuyers’ workshop in Spanish language set for June 7 at MEO

A workshop in Spanish for first-time homebuyers will be hosted by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Enlace Hispano from 3:30 to 7 p.m., Saturday, June 7.

Available openings for preschoolers to attend MEO Head Start

Maui Economic Opportunity’s Head Start preschool program, which offers comprehensive early childhood education at no cost to income-qualifying families, has available openings for preschool age children to attend the 2025-2026 school year, beginning in August.
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