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Judge James Rouse of Maui’s 2nd Circuit District Family Court received the 2026 Jurist of the Year Award from Chief Justice Vladimir Devens on Friday during the Judiciary’s Statewide Employee Awards Ceremony in the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court courtroom. Devens said Rouse treats litigants with fairness and respect and maintains high standards of conduct and civility […]

The Kamehameha Schools Maui Class of 2030 collected more than $19,800 in gross sales from a musubi fundraiser at the Maui Fair, with Minit Stop supplying the product at a discounted rate, according to a news release. The Kamehameha Schools Maui Parent Teacher Student ʻOhana organized the Oct. 1-4 fundraiser. Proceeds will support Papa Kō, […]

MEO’s Kahi Kamaliʻi Infant and Toddler Center is available to families seeking care for children ages 12 months to 3 years.

Hawaiʻi farmers, makers, small-business owners, cultural practitioners and nonprofits interested in reaching visitors are invited to register for the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority’s 2026 Foundational Technical Assistance workshops.

The University of Hawaiʻi and the University of Massachusetts have signed a five-year agreement to collaborate on research, education, and workforce development focused on energy resilience, critical infrastructure, and national security.

A 33-year-old male visitor sustained head injuries and was reportedly drifting in and out of consciousness after falling while hiking Friday afternoon on the Pipiwai Trail in East Maui, the Maui Fire Department reported. Engine 7 firefighters, an emergency medical crew, National Park Service personnel and the Reach Air Ambulance responded to the mountain rescue […]

The ProArts Maui Playhouse presents “The Toxic Avenger,” a love story and musical comedy that’s described as a “‘Little Shop of Horrors’ meets ‘Evil Dead the Musical.'” The show runs on select nights between Oct. 18 and 31, 2026.

The Hawaiʻi Operating Engineers Union Local 3 has endorsed Democrat Sne Patel for Hawaiʻi State House District 14. According to Patel’s campaign, the union endorsement recognizes “his commitment to rebuilding Lahaina, addressing West Maui’s long term infrastructure needs and creating good paying career opportunities that allow local families to remain in Hawaiʻi.” “I’m grateful to […]

Makawao-area residents and visitors should expect limited access to streets and driveways along Makawao Avenue on Saturday, while Maui Kupono Builders LLC continues road restoration work in coordination with Maui County’s Department of Public Works. Work will extend from Makani Road to the Maha Road intersection, beginning at 6 a.m. and scheduled to finish by Saturday evening, […]

The study aims to understand, which early-stage pre-invasive breast cancers may become invasive for some patients and not others.

Maui County is recruiting volunteers for 77 seats for more than 30 boards and commissions, including the Maui Planning Commission, Police Commission, Fire and Public Safety Commission, Liquor Control Commission, Salary Commission, Urban Design Review Board and others. Responsibilities include hearing public testimony, reviewing policies and standards and making recommendations. Positions are appointed by the […]

Volunteers, residents and visitors are welcome to participate in the 22nd Annual Lāhainā Town Cleanup from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, bringing the community together for a morning of service throughout Lahaina. The cleanup was originally scheduled for Sept. 26, but it was rescheduled because of the approach of Hurricane Nolo. The event is free […]

Gov. Josh Green has proclaimed Oct. 4–10, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week in Hawaiʻi, urging residents to help prevent lithium-ion battery fires through proper use, charging and disposal. The proclamation is dated Oct. 9. The proclamation identifies this year’s theme as “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower,” emphasizing everyday charging habits that […]

The Maui Chamber of Commerce will host the 2026 Mayor’s Small Business Awards from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 21 at the King Kamehameha Golf Club Waikapu Ballroom.  Registration is required for this Academy Awards-style event honoring Maui small businesses. Tickets may be purchased at MauiChamber.com by clicking on the Events page. Meals are $125 […]

The Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce hosts a Talk Story event at Bistro Casanova on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m.

The US Small Business Administration is encouraging partners, stakeholders, and local officials to help share information about available disaster assistance for eligible private nonprofit organizations including faith-based impacted by Hurricane Lowell occurring Sept. 6 – 9. Eligible nonprofits in designated Hawaii counties of Maui and Kauai may apply for low-interest federal disaster loans for physical damage and economic injury. […]

Maui United Way will begin accepting applications this month for a $12 million, Maui County-funded pilot program that will give monthly payments to about 910 working households on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi for 12 months, the nonprofit announced. The Kamaʻāina Credit for ALICE Households Pilot Program will pay $500 a month to selected households of […]

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is encouraging Hawaiʻi residents to take common-sense precautions against influenza, COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses as respiratory virus activity increases across the state.

Hawaiʻi US Sen. Mazie Hirono, a senior member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, is protesting the Department of Defense’s announcement to livestream the military execution of Nidal Malik Hassan. Hassan is a former Army officer and psychiatrist who killed 13 people and injured 32 others during a mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, […]

The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports identifying a new travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases in the state to eight for 2026. All of the cases have involved travel to Pacific Island countries and territories. The affected individual was exposed to the virus while traveling in a region […]