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Maui Council advances $1.6 billion budget, splits 5-4 on mayoral spending limits
The Maui County Council unanimously passed a $1.6 billion fiscal year 2027 budget on first reading Friday, approving a contested shoreline stabilization grant after a lengthy discussion and splitting 5-4 on election-year spending limits on the mayor’s office.
Lahaina fire survivors urged to apply for housing rebuild programs as August deadline approaches
Property owners whose homes were destroyed by the Lahaina fire in 2023 have until Aug. 31 to apply for reconstruction and reimbursement programs.
Electric vehicle fast chargers dedicated at Kapalua Airport
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation dedicated a new electric vehicle fast charging station at Kapalua Airport on Wednesday, May 13. The $3.2 million charging station at the Kapalua Airport parking lot is now open for public use and has four 150-kilowatt direct current chargers.
Alice in Wonderland ballet by Alexander Academy of Performing Arts, June 6 and 7
Alexander Academy presents Alice in Wonderland, a delightful ballet performance bringing Lewis Carroll’s classic tale to life. This spring production will be performed on June 6 at 2 and 6 p.m., and June 7 at 12 and 4 p.m. at the Seabury Hall Aʻaliʻikuhonua Creative Arts Center.
Committee to meet Thursday on Climate Action and Resiliency Revolving Fund for Maui County
The Agriculture, Diversification, Environment and Public Transportation Committee will meet Thursday at 9 a.m. to discuss legislation to dedicate 20% of the county’s annual transient accommodations tax revenue to a Climate Action and Resiliency Revolving Fund, Council Member Gabe Johnson announced.
HawaiiUSA and Southwest partner to help Maui students gain financial education experiences
HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union and Southwest Airlines are continuing their partnership to help empower Maui students through financial education, leadership development, and access to new opportunities beyond the classroom.
Deadline to request curbside pickup for storm debris is May 22
Kona Low storms right-of-way debris removal service will conclude Friday, May 22, 2026, according to the County of Maui Office of Recovery.
Manager of Maui Nui Visitor Aloha Society to speak at Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset
The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset welcomes Alexanda Witkin, PhD as its guest speaker on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 for a presentation entitled: “Aloha in Action: Supporting Visitors and Preventing Crises in Maui Nui.”
MEO Teen Financial Literacy workshop set for June 1 and 3
Financial Literacy For Teens two-day summer workshop, put on by Maui Economic Opportunity, will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 1, and Wednesday, June 3, at MEO’s Wailuku office.Financial Literacy For Teens two-day summer workshop, put on by Maui Economic Opportunity, will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 1, and Wednesday, June 3, at MEO’s Wailuku office.
21 graduate training with Maui Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team
The Maui Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team welcomed 21 new members to its list of trained personnel during a graduation ceremony on May 8, 2026.
Governor signs bill into law limiting corporate political spending in Hawaiʻi
Gov. Josh Green signed Senate Bill 2471 SD2 HD2 CD2, now Act 011 into law, establishing new restrictions on political spending activities by corporations and other “artificial persons” organized under Hawai’i law by redefining and limiting the powers granted to those entities.
Maui Building Source to host Maui Chamber of Commerce networking event, May 21
Maui Building Source will host the Maui Chamber of Commerce May Business After Hours networking event on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at its showroom located at 370 Dairy Road in Kahului.
Waiehu Municipal Golf Course play delays scheduled; other County DPR Wailuku facility closures set
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced facility impacts and closures in the Wailuku area of Central Maui.
Governor signs bills into law, including laws aimed at license plate safety, regulation on corporate donations
Governor Josh Green on Thursday signed several bills into law including legislation aimed at license plate safety and regulation of artificial persons.
Flood Watch in effect through this afternoon due to unseasonably cold upper level low
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu and Maui County through this afternoon.
Crash on Kūihelani claims life of Kahului man
A motor vehicle collision on the Kūihelani Highway Thursday morning claimed the life of a 27-year-old Kahului man. The victim has since been identified as Victor Harris.
Episode 47 at Kīlauea marked by 9 hours of lava fountaining and 20,000 foot ash plume
Episode 47 of Kīlauea’s latest eruption began Thursday, with vibrant lava fountaining from the north vent of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater.
Maui fire survivors to see settlement money, but ‘not better off,’ economist says
Wildfire survivors in Maui County can expect to receive settlement money for the first time this year. However, economists say the payments won’t make most families whole, especially as higher electricity bills and gas prices intensify pressure on households still rebuilding their lives.
Seabury Hall wraps up season with student-written one-act plays
Seabury Hall Performing Arts will close out its season this month with the 30th annual Side Shows festival, featuring a collection of original one-act plays written and performed by students at the Makawao school.
Final Maui remembrance event ahead of Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi
On Saturday, May 16, Maui residents are invited to participate in the final remembrance event ahead of the 28th Annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaiʻi ceremony. Community members will have the opportunity to write personal messages in honor of loved ones, which will be placed on collective remembrance lanterns for the Memorial Day ceremony at Ala Moana Beach Park on Monday, May 25.
