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Sheraton Maui GM honored at UH Mānoa’s ‘Celebrate a Legacy in Tourism’ gala
Tetsuji Yamazaki, general manager of Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa, was inducted into the TIM Alumni Hall of Honor on Wednesday.
Hawai‘i state income tax returns due April 21
State individual income tax returns are due Monday, April 21, 2025. The federal income tax filing deadline is Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea’s continuing summit eruption
Kīlauea summit has shown little net change in pressurization since the eruption began Dec. 23, 2024, indicating the summit has been in some level of equilibrium. As long as that equilibrium is maintained, the episodic eruption at the summit is likely to continue.
Maui Health launches ‘Keep It Kind’ pledge to address workplace violence in healthcare
Maui Health has launched a “Keep It Kind” pledge as part of National Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness Month in April, to raise awareness about the rise in workplace violence incidents in healthcare.
Power to the people of Lahaina: Community takes the lead in solar-powered recovery
HULI, Navajo Power and Nā ‘Aikāne o Maui partner to bring solar power to Lahaina recovery efforts.
Construction of Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art expected to begin April 28
Construction of the Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art project is slated to begin April 28, a milestone in moving ahead with the $40 million project for which a Native Hawaiian site blessing was held nearly seven months ago. Planned on a parcel in the heart of Wailuku town next to the 393-stall Wailuku Garage and southeast […]
Road work to restrict access on Mill Street April 5-6
Road reconstruction on Mill Street between Kaniela Street and Imi Kala Street will take place on Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6, limiting accessibility throughout the day, officials announced.
Nāpili affordable housing bill clears first reading
Maui County Council members passed on first reading Friday morning a bill that sets aside $650,000 from the Affordable Housing Fund as a grant to A0746 Lahaina L.P. for pre-development costs for a project in Nāpili.
Transport continues for Ka Laʻi Ola homes in Lahaina
Hauling will take place nightly at 9 p.m., from Wednesday, April 9 through Friday, April 11. The transport will involve trucks in a caravan that will move the homes from the staging area near the Kahului small boat ramp, along Kahului Beach Road (Route 3400), to Lahaina.
‘Dr. Vog’ says the smog’s not gone, Maui’s monitors tell a different story
While emission rates from Kīlauea have recently been “high”—up to 50,000 metric tons of sulfur dioxide (SO₂) per day, according to USGS reports—Maui’s air quality sensors appear to be telling a different story.
Flags lowered in honor of former state Rep. Ward
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag be flown at half-staff on Friday, April 4, to sunset on Monday, April 7, in recognition of the unwavering service of former Rep. Gene Ward.
Maui man cited for alleged drug and drone violations while fishing in South Maui
A Maui man was arrested for alleged drone and drug violations while fishing from shore in South Maui on Sunday.
UH opens registration for 2025 GenCyber camps to train students, teachers in cybersecurity
The camps, funded by the National Security Agency and the National Science Foundation, provide free opportunities to develop cybersecurity skills.
Maui Visitor Industry scholarships open through April 25
Maui’s visitor industry invites Maui County students of high school and post-high school to apply for scholarship opportunities this April.
Hawai’i Wildfire Management Organization recognized with national award
The Hawai‘i Wildfire Management Organization has been recognized by the National Association of State Foresters as a leader in wildfire mitigation.
Op-Ed: Kauaʻi, Maui lawmakers poised to boost opportunities for agricultural entrepreneurship
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Kahului man reported missing after failing to return home from work
James Dando, 47, of Kahului was reported missing on Thursday, April 3, 2025, after he failed to return home from work. Dando was last seen on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at approximately 7:45 a.m., leaving his Kahului residence and heading to work in Lahaina. Dando has no vehicle, and his cellular phone is turned off.
OHA Awards $300,000 to Kualapuʻu School Project Hoʻokahua on Molokaʻi
The Hoʻokākoʻo Corporation announces receipt of a two-year grant extension from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Kumuwaiwai Naʻauao Educational Resources Grants program totaling $300,000, which will support Native Hawaiian elementary students at Kualapuʻu Public Charter School on Molokaʻi.
Maui County’s proposed short-term rental ban is still awaiting a decision, but already business in the industry is falling
Some owners are selling, and related businesses like cleaning services are seeing a drop in jobs and income. “We’re just kind of in purgatory,” one property management company said.
Registration open for fifth year of Ahupuaʻa Stewards Program on Maui
Hawai‘i Land Trust, Hawaiʻi’s statewide local nonprofit land trust that protects, stewards, and connects people to the lands that sustain Hawaiʻi, is partnering with the University of Hawai‘i Maui College for the fifth year of the Ahupua‘a Stewards Leadership Program. The program is supported by Kamehameha Schools and the Robert F. Orr Charitable Foundation.
