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Community invited to free Emergency Preparedness Expo in Kahului, April 12
The community is invited to participate in Maui Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Preparedness Expo on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului.
HIDOE offering summer learning opportunities for all grade levels
This summer the Hawai‘i State Department of Education will continue offering a wide range of summer learning programs to support and engage students across all grade levels.
More modular homes hauling to Lahaina next week for wildfire survivors
Hauling will take place nightly at 9 p.m., from Wednesday, April 2 through Friday, April 4.
Hoping for an economic boost, mayor’s budget puts money towards major sports events
For the first time according to county officials, The Sentry PGA Tour golf tournament, the Maui Invitational college basketball tournament and the Maui Marathon are in the fiscal year budget.
Maui Planning Commission recommends approval of Honuaʻula project condition changes
By a 5-2 vote, the Maui Planning Commission is recommending approval of proposed amendments to project district zoning conditions attached to development of the controversial Honuaʻula master-planned community in South Maui. After a meeting recess on March 11, the commission passed a main motion on March 25 to approve all amendments proposed by the Maui […]
Maui unemployment holds steady at 3.4% in February
Maui County’s unemployment rate for February was 3.4%, the same as last month but down from 5.4% in February 2024.
Department of ʻŌiwi Resources invites community-based nonprofits to apply for grants
In its inaugural year, the County of Maui Department of ʻŌiwi Resources invites community-based nonprofits to apply for grant funding that supports the department’s mission and vision. The grant period will run from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
Maui Matsuri Art Contest accepting entries, cash prizes available
The 23rd annual Maui Matsuri is now accepting entries for its art contest from eligible students who can win up to $100 in cash prizes.
Oʻahu Grand Jury indicts Maui doctor for attempted murder
An Oʻahu Grand Jury indicted Gerhardt Konig, 46, for the attempted murder of his wife, Arielle Konig, 36. The second degree attempted murder charge stems from an alleged incident on Monday morning, March 24, 2025, on the Pali Puka trail in which Konig is accused of striking his wife multiple times in the head with […]
Hui Makua o Ke Kula Kaiapuni o Kualapuʻu on Molokaʻi receives $40,000 from OHA
This school year, ʻohana of Hawaiian Language Immersion Program students on Molokaʻi will have access to an assortment of opportunities to support students at home.
Free cybersecurity training through UH Maui College
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College invites prospective students nationwide to register for the cutting-edge cybersecurity workforce development program Hawaiʻi Immersive Workforce, funded by a $500,000 US National Security Agency grant. UH Maui College, in partnership with the University of New Haven, is offering a free, fully online, skills-based training program designed to prepare participants […]
HULI and Nā ʻAikāne o Maui bring solar power to Lahaina recovery
HULI has raised funds for the construction of 16 solar trailers, which will be donated to Nā ʻAikāne o Maui as part of ongoing efforts to support Lahaina wildfire recovery.
MPD: Alcohol is suspected as a factor in deadly Pāʻia crash that claimed the life of a Makawao man
Maui police say alcohol is suspected as a factor in a deadly crash that claimed the life of a Makawao man in Pāʻia on Thursday night. The crash was reported at 10:18 p.m. March 27, 2025, on Hāna Highway, 0.2 miles east of Maliko Bay Road in Pāʻia. Police say a preliminary investigation reveals that […]
Asphalt repairs on Kaʻahumanu Avenue on Monday, March 31
Maui motorists are advised of potential traffic delays on Monday, March 31, due to asphalt repair work on Kaʻahumanu Avenue (Route 32) in Kahului.
April is Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawaiʻi
April is Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawai‘i. Hawai‘i observes Tsunami Awareness Month in April to remember the April 1, 1946 tsunami that was generated by a large earthquake in the Aleutian Islands. With no tsunami warning system then, the tsunami arrived unexpectedly, resulting in 159 fatalities in Hawaiʻi.
Washington clinches first win of season at Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational in Kāʻanapali
The Washington Huskies showed great resilience during their final round to win the 2025 Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational at Kāʻanapali at 19-under. Their 11-stroke victory came against two-time Dr. Donnis’ team champions, Sacramento State (2022, ’23), who finished in second at 8-under. Oregon State (-7), Denver (-2) and BYU (E) rounded out the top five.
Photo of dead, shell-less turtle highlights need to report incidents promptly
Editor’s note: Images that appear within this story could be upsetting to some readers. Discretion is advised.
A Facebook post sharing a photo of a dead green sea turtle with its shell missing, had generated thousands of reactions and hundreds of comments by Wednesday afternoon; but state officials say without direct reports, it is difficult to investigate, find possible suspects, and build a case to pursue prosecution.
Class of 2025 high school graduation ceremonies scheduled
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education has announced graduation ceremony dates, times and locations for the Class of 2025.
Community input sought at evening budget meetings throughout Maui County in April
A Maui County Council committee will hold seven evening meetings on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi in April to gather community input on the fiscal year 2026 budget. Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee Chair Yuki Lei K. Sugimura made the announcement saying, “These community meetings will assist the committee in assessing residents’ needs and concerns […]
Chief Justice appoints Sonya H. Toma as District Family Court Judge for Maui County
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald appointed Sonya H. Toma to fill a judicial vacancy in the District Family Court of the Second Circuit (Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi).
