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Maui visitor spending climbs 26% in May as arrivals near pre-wildfire levels

Visitor spending on Maui rose 26.4% in May compared with a year earlier, outpacing every other island in Hawaiʻi, according to preliminary statistics released Tuesday by the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.

United Public Workers endorses Pāʻele Kiakona, expanding labor support in House District 14

The United Public Workers, AFSCME Local 646, AFL-CIO, has endorsed Green Party candidate Pāʻele Kiakona for Hawaiʻi State House District 14, becoming the third major labor union to endorse his campaign.
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Hawaiʻi Attorney General secures 53 million eggs and $3.3 million in nationwide price-fixing settlement

An investigation found that three of the largest egg producers worked together to artificially increase the prices of eggs nationwide for years.

Regional Director of Big Brothers, Big Sisters to speak at Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting, July 7

The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset welcomes Big Brothers Big Sisters Regional Director, Megan Ness as its guest speaker at an upcoming meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.  She will be joined in her presentation by Maria Santiago, Enrollment and Matching Specialist for the organization.

MADD Hawaiʻi honors law enforcement and community leaders in statewide ceremony

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Hawaiʻi held its annual Law Enforcement Recognition ceremony on Thursday, June 25 to honor the dedicated individuals who have gone above and beyond in the fight against impaired driving.

Ahi labeling law requiring country-of-origin transparency takes effect July 1, 2026

Act 238 (2025), takes effect on July 1, 2026 requiring retail establishments selling raw processed ahi products to have country-of-origin labeling.  “Local tuna fisheries and associated seafood markets are an important sector of the State’s economy and food production, and identification of foreign imported tuna is critical to inform and safeguard consumers,” according to the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity.

HDOT starting preliminary environmental studies for Lahaina Bypass Phase 1C

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is starting preliminary environmental studies for a northern portion of the Lahaina Bypass. The proposed Lahaina Bypass Phase 1C will extend the existing Lahaina Bypass northward, spanning 4.5 miles between Keawe Street and Puʻukoliʻi Road. The bypass currently runs from the south, from an area called “Cut Mountain,” to Keawe Street.

Wildfire-destroyed Kaiāulu o Kupuohi affordable housing reopens, fully occupied

Hunt Capital Partners celebrated the reopening of Kaiāulu o Kupuohi, an 89-unit affordable housing community in Lahaina that was destroyed in the August 2023 Maui wildfires.

West Maui Sports & Fishing Supply Celebrates Return to Lahaina with Grand Opening

West Maui Sports & Fishing Supply officially celebrated the grand opening of its new flagship store at Lahaina Cannery on Saturday, June 27, welcoming hundreds of friends, family members, customers, and community supporters in a heartfelt celebration of resilience, recovery, and coming home.

Hiker airlifted to safety after suffering injury at Haleakalā National Park

A 27-year-old woman was airlifted to safety after sustaining an ankle injury while hiking at Haleakalā National Park on Friday afternoon.

Jammin’ in July Wailuku First Friday, July 3

Summer continues in the heart of historic Wailuku Town at Jammin’ in July, Wailuku First Friday on Friday, July 3, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. come shop and eat local along Market Street, the Wailuku Garage and the town merchants.

Fire causes $300,000 in damage to Pāʻia home

Firefighters responded to a structure fire on the 500 block of Pili Loko Street in Pāʻia at 8:23 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Responding units arrived to find a single-story, single-family dwelling fully involved.

Maui Chamber announces annual Summer Social & Member Celebration

The Maui Chamber of Commerce invites business professionals and community leaders to attend its Annual Summer Social & Member Celebration on Friday, July 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the King Kamehameha Golf Club’s Waikapū Ballroom.

Special Olympics Hawaiʻi team wins total 4 gold medals, 1 bronze at 2026 national games

Danielle Castrence of the Maui claimed Hui ʻO Hawaiʻi’s 4th place finish for her performance in the 200m run during the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games hosted in Minneapolis, Minn.

Pacific leaders join Hawaiʻi, California in climate resilience pact

Representatives from Hawaiʻi, California and five other Pacific jurisdictions wrapped up the inaugural Pacific Climate Summit this month with a joint pledge to deepen regional cooperation on climate adaptation and resilience. Officials from California, Fiji, Guam, Hawaiʻi, Kiribati, Vanuatu and Weno took part in the three-day gathering in Honolulu, according to a news release from […]

Global tuna fishing practices pose significant risks to marine protected areas 

The findings come as the future of marine protected areas has drawn renewed attention in the US following President Donald Trump’s decision to lift restrictions on commercial fishing in some marine national monuments.

Community feedback needed to help shape the future of County aging services across Maui Nui

The Maui County Department of Human Concerns Office on Aging is inviting community members to share their input on aging services, which will help shape future services and resources for older adults, caregivers and their families across Maui Nui. “The voices of our community are essential to shaping a stronger, more age-friendly Maui County,” County […]

AAA employees build 102 bicycles for Maui youth in partnership with Maui United Way

As part of a community service and team-building initiative, the AAA employees who were visiting Maui partnered with Maui United Way to assemble and donate 102 bicycles for foster youth across Maui County.

UH to offer free monthly climate summaries for Hawaiʻi subscribers

The University of Hawaiʻi is launching a free monthly climate summary service beginning Wednesday that could help Maui County residents track drought conditions, watershed health, temperature and rainfall patterns in places such as ʻĪao Valley, Hāna, Kīhei and West Maui.

Purdy to oversee ʻāina stewardship and youth, community programming for Liliʻuokalani Trust

Mana Purdy was newly named executive director of Keahuolū and will be overseeing Native Hawaiian programming.
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