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Schatz introduces legislation to boost cultural trade amid competition from China
US Sens Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i and Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee introduced on Wednesday the Cultural Trade Promotion Act of 2025. The bipartisan legislation aims to strengthen America’s creative industries and expand cultural exports. By bolstering the creative economy, this legislation will help US businesses — including Native-owned, small, and rural enterprises — reach new […]
Honor Prince Kūhiō’s legacy at Maui Hoʻolauleʻa, March 28 at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
An evening honoring Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole returns to Queen Kaʻahumanu Center on Friday night.
Washington Huskies make big leap into lead at Kā‘anapali
Gonzaga’s Grace Lee and Washington’s Vivian Lu are tied at 9-under
MEO Gala raises nearly $155,000, celebrates 60 years of Helping People, Changing Lives
More than 270 supporters and staff of Maui Economic Opportunity, including state House Speaker Nadine Nakamura, Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and Mayor Richard Bissen, helped the nonprofit celebrate 60 years of Helping People, Changing Lives, and retired Hale Mahaolu Executive Director Grant Chun at a fundraising Gala on March 22 at the King Kamehameha Golf […]
Episode 15 of Kīlauea eruption at Halemaʻumaʻu
Episode 15 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began at 12:04 p.m. HST on March 25 with the onset of vigorous overflows from the north vent and is continuing cycles of lava rise, fountaining and vigorous overflows, and drainback events. No high fountaining was reported in the initial reports following onset.
Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club unveils sand sculpture as tribute to Lahaina recovery
Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club has launched new initiatives to support Lahaina’s recovery, including a sand sculpture fundraiser and a refillable mug program benefiting restoration efforts.
US Department of Labor awards additional $2.5M for Maui wildfire recovery jobs, training
The $2.5 million in additional funding is part of the Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant.
Dredging work at Māla Boat Ramp starts next week
Dredging work is scheduled to begin on March 31, 2025, with an estimated completion date of late September 2025. The project cost is $1,061,000.
Hale Aloha Cemetery project receives $41,850 in Rotary funds for restoration of historical cemetery
A project to restore the Hale Aloha Cemetery, one of Lahaina Town’s historic sites, has been awarded $41,850 in funding from the Rotary D5000 Foundation.
Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset to award two $2,500 “Go for the Green” scholarships
Applications are now open for the “Go for the Green” scholarships. The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset is awarding two $2,500 academic scholarships to two graduating seniors who live in West Maui, Hāna or Molokaʻi and attend a Maui or Molokaʻi high school.
Tokuda urges USDA to reinstate terminated agricultural inspectors
US Rep. Jill Tokuda has requested the USDA to urgently re-hire animal and plan inspection and quarantine workers, after about 200 were terminated last month.
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort debuts new culinary concept at Botero Lounge
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, announced a transformed menu concept at Botero Lounge. With a gourmet take on the American classics, the new offering presents a menu that celebrates locally sourced ingredients.
Common Ground Collective rescues 250,000+ pounds of local produce on Maui
More than 250,000 pounds of fresh, locally grown produce has been harvested and redistributed across Maui through Common Ground Collective’s Foster Farm Program to date. By transforming surplus backyard produce into a critical food source, the program is quickly reshaping the island’s approach to food security, resource management and sustainability.
Mayor Bissen presents $1.512 billion FY2026 budget to Maui County Council
Maui Mayor Richard T. Bissen, Jr. presented his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026 to members of the Maui County Council on Tuesday. The document addresses funding needed for housing, recovery and well-being, natural and cultural resources, water, infrastructure and public safety.
Trust for Public Land welcomes first Maui project manager
The Trust for Public Land has named Kula-native Alyse Takayesu Parker as its project manager for Maui.
Ho‘ōla LTRG names Stephen Van Bueren as resources management coordinator
Stephen Van Bueren has been appointed as the resources management coordinator for Ho‘ōla iā Mauiakama Long Term Recovery Group.
Maui doctor accused of attempted murder for alleged attempt to push wife off an Oʻahu hiking trail
After a nearly eight hour search, Gerhardt Konig, 46, of Maui was located and arrested on Oʻahu. The Maui doctor is accused of attempted murder after he allegedly tried to push his wife off a hiking trail and struck her in the head with a rock, according to authorities.
Public comment welcome on Lahaina homeowner recommendations for Disaster Recovery Action Plan
The community is invited to comment on eight homeowner recommendations developed by Hawaiʻi Community Lending and Ho‘ōla iā Mauiakama Long Term Recovery Group. The recommendations aim to specifically benefit Lahaina homeowners with the goal of preventing the displacement of residents and supporting individuals and families who lack resources to rebuild.
Council committee conducting online survey to rate Maui County’s funding priorities
The Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee has created an online survey to gather information on how Maui County residents want their tax dollars spent, Committee Chair Yuki Lei K. Sugimura announced.
County of Maui offices to be closed Wednesday for Prince Kūhiō Day holiday
County of Maui offices, facilities and services will be closed or modified on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, for the Prince Kūhiō Day holiday.
