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Minit Stop announced its new bean-to-cup coffee service available starting May 1 at its 18 locations across Maui and Hawaiʻi Island.  Customers can enjoy the superior taste of two island blend brews roasted exclusively for Minit Stop by Maui Coffee Roasters.

The Spartans senior is headed to UCLA after winning a third straight MIL boys individual title. Baldwin senior Anessa Riglos won her third straight MIL girls championship.

Maui chef Zach Sato, co-owner and executive chef of the recently opened Havens Harborside Fish and Chophouse, has been named Best Chef on Maui by his peers. The award, voted on by head chefs across the island, was announced at the ʻAipono Awards, hosted by Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine. Havens Harborside, which opened six […]

The Hawaiʻi State Legislature has passed Senate Bill 1511 to help preserve the safety and natural beauty of Hanalei Bay, located on the north shore of Kaua‘i. The bill limits the size of vessels allowed in the bay to protect its calm waters and ensure it remains a safe space for residents and visitors. 

Hawaiʻi Island police are renewing their request for information regarding 42-year-old Earl Kekuanaoa Hind, a local fisherman last known to have launched his vessel from the South Point area on Monday, April 7, 2025.

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua announced Kamaʻāina Season. Throughout May and June, Hawaiʻi residents are invited to experience the resort with exclusive offers and events.

“These bills address urgent health needs in our community — from mental health to medical cannabis access, and care for those with disabilities,” said House Committee on Health Chair Gregg Takayama.

The deadline has been extended from April 30 to May 31, 2025, for applications for the County of Maui Office of Economic Development Fiscal Year 2026 Grant Program.

Keiki Kupuna will present a spring celebration, “Spring Ho‘ike: A Stroll Down Memory Lane,” on May 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the ‘A’ali’ikuhonua Creative Arts Center on the Seabury Hall campus.

The Warriors had a chance to clinch the league title on Saturday, but gave up a three-run lead and lost to the Bears, 6-4. Tuesday, Kamehameha Maui beat Baldwin 8-0 to claim its second league baseball championship. The Wally Yonamine Foundation/HHSAA state tournament is set for May 7-10 at Maehara Stadium.

The Maui County Council will consider a draft resolution Friday that opposes Young Brothers’ proposed inter-island shipping rate increase of nearly $26.4 million, or 27% increase over current effective rates. The Council’s draft resolution is on its May 2 agenda and addresses Young Brothers’ application to the Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission on Oct. 15. (Public […]

A bill aimed at boosting local homeownership and affordable rentals through state-funded county acquisitions of voluntary deed restrictions has stalled in the Senate Housing Committee and will not advance this legislative session, which ends Friday. However, during its regular meeting Friday, the Maui County Council will consider its own legislation to use voluntary deed restrictions […]

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announced free Wi-Fi is now available at Molokaʻi Airport (MKK). Service through Hawaiian Telcom began April 17, 2025, and is available throughout the terminal.

With hurricane and wildfire season coming up, Hawaiian Electric hosts a West Maui Emergency Preparedness Open House event to help prepare residents and their communities on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria. 

After decades of leadership as the Wailea Community Association general manager, Frank “Bud” Pikrone has announced his plan to retire this year. A search for Wailea Community Association’s next general manager has been launched by the Inkinen Executive Search firm.

The Maui Visitors Bureau announced the winner of its sustainable poke contest during an “Earth Night” celebration at the Maui Ocean Center on Saturday, April 26.

New Kula Ball Fields’ parking lots will close for asphalt maintenance and repairs on Thursday, May 1, through Friday, May 2, 2025, and again on Friday, May 9, 2025, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation. 

The County of Maui Office of Economic Development is reminding the public that applications are being accepted through Wednesday, April 30, 2025, for the OED Fiscal Year 2026 Grant Program.

As Lahaina begins to rebuild in the wake of the August 2023 wildfire disaster, residents and visitors of the beloved historic town are asking whether it will retain the historic character that went up in smoke and ashes.

On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 4:01 p.m., the pedestrian involved in Monday night’s accident on Dairy Road, succumbed to her injuries and died while at Maui Memorial Medical Center.   The pedestrian is identified as Artemis Kagel, 71, of Kahului.