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Thousands gathered in Upcountry Maui for a chilly, yet high-energy Fourth of July evening at the sold-out Monster Bull Bash, part of the 64th annual Makawao Stampede. ​​

This year’s Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair was a community affair that not only celebrated the agricultural industry, but benefited many other industries on Maui as well. From the local business suppliers who equipped the event, to the nonprofit beneficiaries who provided labor, to the farmers and vendors who sold their goods, Maui County Farm Bureau (MCFB)’s 16th signature event was a successful team effort with blockbuster attendance of more than 7,500.

Two Maui wrestlers—Aukai Walsh and Taimane Mataʻafa Grove—earned the prestigious Triple Crown award at the USA Western States Wrestling Championships held in Pocatello, Idaho this past week. Both wrestlers dominated their way to gold in all three styles—Greco, freestyle and folkstyle with more than 700 wrestlers from across the West region of the United States. 

A unique double-mast canoe will be coming to Maui. She is a Mayflower 40, built of teak by American Marine in Hong Kong in 1957. It is the first of 10 sister ships designed by Hugh Angleman and Charlie Davies. As a gaff ketch, she has seven sails.

Maui County Council members are set to consider accepting two parcels of land in Lānaʻi City that had been the site of First Hawaiian Bank’s Lānaʻi branch for a century before it closed at the end of June last year. Ready for consideration on the Council’s July 8 agenda, resolution 25-122 would authorize the acceptance […]

The second edition of the exhibit opens July 8 and runs through Aug. 30 at the Schaefer International Gallery in Kahului.

For the month of July, purchases of Mango-a-go-go and Watermelon Breeze smoothies will help support Boys & Girls Club programs across the state.

“American Idol” 2025 finalist Thunderstorm Artis gifted inmates with a free concert at the Hālawa Correctional Facility Monday, June 30, 2025.

The Wailuku-based Unto-One Foundation is seeking community support for its 2025 School Supply Drive, scheduled for Saturday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the J. Walter Cameron Center.

Gov. Josh Green vetoed eight bills Thursday, including one involving tax credits for economic development and diversification. House Speaker Nadine Nakamura said the House would not call a special session to override the vetoed measures because it’s “not necessary at this time.” As of Thursday, Green had taken action on 304 of the 320 bills […]

The County of Maui Department of Transportation will launch its new parking ambassador program in Wailuku town starting Monday, July 14, 2025.

A public aerial fireworks show for the Fourth of July will take place at 8 o’clock tonight (July 4), offshore of the Grand Wailea at 3850 Wailea Alanui Drive in Kīhei. The Grand Wailea has reported that the show will last approximately 15 minutes.

Gov. Josh Green, M.D., signed four measures into law on Thursday to strengthen Hawaiʻi’s public safety through the enactment of safety measures and protocols surrounding retention and detention ponds, as well as legislation that implements education and safeguards for pressing kūpuna issues. According to the governor, these bills reflect the state’s ongoing priorities to protect […]

Starting Thursday and continuing through the Fourth of July weekend, the Maui Police Department’s Traffic Division will conduct sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols at various locations to address impaired driving.

Kalei’s Lahaina is opening its doors to hospitality and restaurant professionals for an exclusive Industry Mixer on Monday, July 7, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. This special event invites local industry staff to experience the new restaurant’s welcoming ambiance, sample signature dishes, and connect with Kalei’s growing team.

The ACLU-HI is asking the counties to produce copies of policies or internal guidance about county collaboration with federal immigration enforcement, including when police officers should question a person about their immigration status and when police officers should contact DHS, HSI, or ICE personnel about a person being questioned or under arrest by the county police.

The inter island freight company, Young Brothers, LLC, has announced a leadership transition. Jeremiah “Jay” Ana is stepping down as President after leading the company since 2020 and will assume an advisory role through the end of the year to support a seamless transition. Frank Almaraz has been appointed Interim President.

Gov. Josh Green, M.D., has signed into law Act 242, which strengthens labeling requirements for māmaki tea grown in Hawai‘i. Signed on June 27, 2025, the law became effective on July 1 and prohibits the use of certain words and misleading Hawaiian imagery, place names and motifs on the label of a consumer package that contains or includes tea or dried leaves from the māmaki plant, Pipturus albidus, unless 100% of the tea or dried leaves from the māmaki is grown in Hawai‘i.

If you’ve been following the ongoing eruption of Kīlauea, you may have seen the terms “gas piston” or “gas pistoning” show up in some of the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) updates, photo captions, and other places. 

American Savings Bank has named John Jacobi as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer. John will oversee ASB’s technology teams and lead strategic initiatives, continuing ASB’s commitment to providing its customers with best-in-class service. John most recently served as CIO for Hawaiian Airlines.