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House Finance Committee visits Maui
Members of the House Finance Committee visited UH Maui College, the Maui Food Bank, the King Kamehameha III Elementary School temporary site, Maui Memorial Medical Center, and Mahi Pono.
Maui Police Department introduces new apprehension K-9s
Trained to serve as critical, less-lethal tools for de-escalating dangerous encounters and safely apprehending suspects, the new K-9s will provide the department with an additional option for resolving high-risk incidents, such as locating armed or concealed individuals, reducing the need for lethal force, and minimizing potential harm to both officers and the public.
Update: Bicyclist succumbs to injuries sustained in motor vehicle collision in Lahaina
A 48-year-old Lahaina man succumbed to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision reported Thursday morning, Oct. 16, 2025. The incident was reported at around 5:46 a.m. on the Honoapiʻilani Highway, 119 feet north of Fleming Road in Lahaina.
Lava overflows as Episode 35 of ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at Kīlauea builds
Precursory low-level activity for episode 35 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption increased on Thursday morning, Oct. 16, 2025, with a series of lava overflows and drainbacks occurring from the south vent.
Kīhei-Wailea Rotary to host Belia Paul on aging and organizing homes and lives
The Rotary Satellite Club of Kīhei-Wailea is inviting the community to an insightful evening featuring Belia Paul of A Honu Space on Oct. 21. The event will focus on practical strategies for organizing homes and lives, with a special emphasis on planning for getting older, an essential topic for senior South Maui residents.
Maui County Terminix under new management
New management will place emphasis on: eco-sensitive pest control practices; Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approaches; collaboration with local environmental and regulatory agencies; and community education on preventing pest issues.
Elizabeth Kamaile Kahailihauwelo Kekahuna wins title at 33rd Annual Hula O Nā Keiki
Maui’s Elizabeth Kamaile Kahailihauwelo Kekahuna, representing Hālau Keʻalaokamaile under the guidance of Nā Kumu Hula Kealiʻi Reichel and Henohea Kāne, was announced as the winner of the 33rd annual Hula O Nā Keiki competition at Outrigger Kā’anapali Beach Resort.
Maui Pineapple Store Launches New Aloha Collection Collaboration
Maui Pineapple Store has collaborated with Aloha Collection to launch two limited-edition pineapple print bags.
UH Maui College culinary arts program hosts its first-ever Cake Picnic, Oct. 25
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui, culinary arts program hosts its first-ever Cake Picnic where at-home bakers can bring their visions to reality.
Maui Indivisible to host ‘No Dictators’ protest Saturday
The local advocacy group Maui Indivisible announced it will participate in a nationwide demonstration this Saturday to protest the deployment of federal and military forces in US cities. Scheduled for 4:30 to 6 p.m., the event will be held in solidarity with thousands of Indivisible chapters across the country. The national action is referred to as the second […]
Maui students explore robotics and 3D printing during STEMworks camp
The free week-long day camp introduced 45 middle school participants to the basics of 3D printing and robotics, encouraging students to work in teams to solve complex engineering and design problems.
Maui Planning Commission backs higher Lahaina building limit, parking reform
The Maui Planning Commission voted Tuesday to recommend that the Maui County Council approve a bill that would increase the maximum allowable building heights for new construction in the post-disaster Lahaina National Historic Landmark District from 30 to 35 feet.
Visitors give big with $400K in donations to support Hawaiʻi and American Samoa parks
Every dollar given at the register stays in the park where it was donated, helping to care for these places—supporting wildlife like nēnē (Hawaiian geese) at Haleakalā and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes national parks, preserving cultural sites like the great heiau (temple) at Puʻukoholā National Historic Site, and enhancing the visitor experience.
Gov. Green joins 14 governors in nonpartisan alliance to safeguard against public health threats
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green, the only sitting governor in the nation who’s also a physician, is joining 14 other state chief executives in the Governors Public Health Alliance. The alliance is a new coalition of governors to protect the health of people across the United States. It will serve as a nonpartisan coordinating hub for […]
Maui Job Corps announces new admissions counselor
The Maui Job Corps is welcoming a new admissions counselor, Dan O’Neill. O’Neill, who holds a Master’s of Education degree, has more than 30 years of experience in consulting multiple industries in assisting organizations improve operations and related financial results. He has worked in a wide variety of operations, with skilled people performing and supervising […]
Hawaiʻi expands protections for midwives after court challenge; Maui midwife returns to practice
Kiʻinaniokalani Kahoʻohanohano, who served her Maui community as a traditional midwife for 20 years before rstate laws forced her to stop, can now return to her practice without fear of prison time. The State of Hawaiʻi has agreed to end a legal challenge, which midwife advocates are hailing as a significant victory that protects Native Hawaiian […]
Hawaiian Moment: Hawaiian currency – Akahi Dala – One Dollar
Upon his return from his around-the-world tour in 1881, Kalākaua’s experiences abroad had reinforced his understanding of the power of national symbols and redoubled his commitment to supplant American currency in the Islands with his nation’s own.
Final opportunity to leave a lasting legacy at Lahaina’s historic Smokestack
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation is offering the community a final opportunity to be part of Lahaina’s history through the installation of commemorative bricks at the iconic Lahaina Smokestack on Lahainaluna Road.
Grants awarded to combat food insecurity among indigenous communities
Two Maui-based organizations and a Honolulu foundation are set to receive a boost in their efforts to combat food insecurity, after being named as grantees of the newly launched Indigenous Tomorrows Fund. The fund, a collaborative effort among Native Americans in Philanthropy, Newman’s Own Foundation and Novo Nordisk, is awarding $720,000 to tackle food insecurity in tribal […]
Junior tennis tournament results announced
Junior tennis players from across the Hawaiian Islands came together this past weekend for the Royal Lahaina Fall Junior Open at the Royal Lahaina Tennis Ranch. The two-day tournament featured exciting matches, strong competition, and great displays of sportsmanship, tournament officials reported. The event was hosted by USTA’s Royal Lahaina Tennis Ranch with volunteer support from Wailuku Junior Tennis Club […]
