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Puʻunēnē closed in both directions between Wākea and Papa for night work, May 15-16
Puʻunēnē Avenue in both directions from Wākea Avenue to Papa Avenue will be closed for restriping work from 9 p.m., Thursday, May 15, to 5 a.m., Friday, May 16.
Lahaina burn zone slowly transforming from ‘ghost town’ to big construction zone
While residents who have been living in the Lahaina burn zone are happy to see the rebuilding starting to pick up, it is “bittersweet” knowing that it will never be the same as it was.
Hawaiʻi Energy Conference explores solutions for state’s energy future, May 21-22 at the MACC
The 12th Annual Hawaiʻi Energy Conference will convene leaders in Maui later this month to offer solutions addressing the most pressing energy challenges of today.
Maui Council, Consumer Advocate oppose Young Brothers’ proposed shipping rate hikes
As opposition mounts to its proposed inter-island shipping rate increases, Young Brothers maintains its financial position has become even more precarious and continues to deteriorate since it originally filed its request for rate relief in October. Earlier this month, the company double-downed on its rate hike request after the Hawaiʻi Consumer Advocate filed a protest […]
46th Maui Visitor Industry Charity Walk raises more than $1 million for the ninth year
This year’s Maui Visitor Industry Charity Walk drew nearly 1,900 volunteers who pounded 2.5 miles of pavement along Kaʻahumanu Avenue Saturday to raise $1.56 million for 68 Maui County nonprofit beneficiaries. “We are extremely grateful to our friends and colleagues in the hospitality industry for coming out today to support the community and this worthy […]
Ritz-Carlton Maui announces summer lineup for Kapalua Wine and Chef Series
The monthly events pair four-course dinners with curated wine selections and offer guests the opportunity to engage with visiting chefs and sommeliers.
Op-Ed: Protect Our Keiki – Save Head Start
The CEOs of two major social service nonprofits on Maui claim the Trump Administration may eliminate a local program that offers preschool at no cost to low income families.
AARP expert coming to Maui to teach consumers about fighting fraud
AARP presentations in Lahaina and Pāʻia on May 13 to focus on steps to fight fraud.
13 join Maui Police Department ranks after graduating with 97th Recruit Class
The new officers are Cal Alexander, Eduardo Antonio III, Jaydon Borawski, Aaron Delima, Amber Donnelly, Troy Huber, Kade Mac Donald, Rachel-Lee Scott, Nathaniel Steadman, Thomas Stevenson, Kalae Tom, Sione Vaivela, and Austin Viloria.
Aloha ʻĀina in Focus: New speaker series launches with cultural leader Walter Ritte, May 20
A coalition of ocean and cultural organizations announces the launch of “Cultures & Coastlines,” a new speaker series focused on exploring the intersection of cultural heritage and coastal stewardship. The series debuts with “A Conversation with Walter Ritte: The Past and Future of Aloha ʻĀina,” on May 20, 2025, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Maui Ocean Center’s Sphere Theater.
Hawai‘i lawmakers approve $6M to support reproductive health care providers
The Hawai‘i Legislature has approved $6 million in state funding over two years to support reproductive health care providers, including Planned Parenthood, amid ongoing federal threats to reproductive health care.
Volcano Watch: 20 episodes and counting — lava fountains continue in Kaluapele
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory remains steadfast and vigilant as lava fountaining episodes continue at the summit of the Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano, maintaining its monitoring and livestreaming of the volcano to document the eruption’s evolution, inform hazard assessments and apprise the public of ongoing volcanic activity.
DLNR puts on Invasive Species Awareness Month webinars, activities
May is Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Awareness Month.
Hirono, Chu introduce bills to address mental health in AANHPI communities
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and US Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) reintroduced a package of bills focused on mental health awareness for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities in observance of May as National Mental Health Awareness Month and AANHPI Heritage Month.
Hawaiʻi Gas relaunches summer hire program
Designed for recent high school graduates and college students, Hawaiʻi Gas is recruiting for a range of temporary positions at all locations statewide.
178-unit affordable housing complex breaks ground in Kahului, prioritizing wildfire survivors
The complex will prioritize families displaced by the August 2023 wildfires, offering stability to a community hit hard by both the disaster and Maui’s ongoing housing crisis.
Realtors Association of Maui opposes Bill 9, urges a ‘balanced approach’ to housing crisis
The Realtors Association of Maui (RAM) formally announced its opposition on Friday to Mayor Richard Bissen’s proposed Bill 9, which seeks to eliminate approximately 7,000 short-term rentals (STRs) in apartment-zoned areas by 2026. Mayor Richard Bissen responded to a request for comment from Maui Now saying, Bill 9 is “one part of a collective strategy” to address Maui’s severe housing crisis.
Applications open for Pacific Century Fellows program class of 2025-2026
Hawai‘i’s emerging leaders can now apply for the Pacific Century Fellows program, a nine-month experience designed to connect participants with top leaders and explore key challenges facing the state.
Real property tax sale set for Tuesday, May 20, in Kīhei
The County of Maui Department of Finance will be holding a real property tax sale on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, and will continue the sale on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, if necessary. The sale will auction off properties that have been delinquent for three or more years and have received their final notice of tax sale.
