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Fire causes $300,000 in damage to Pāʻia home

Firefighters responded to a structure fire on the 500 block of Pili Loko Street in Pāʻia at 8:23 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Responding units arrived to find a single-story, single-family dwelling fully involved.

Maui Chamber announces annual Summer Social & Member Celebration

The Maui Chamber of Commerce invites business professionals and community leaders to attend its Annual Summer Social & Member Celebration on Friday, July 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the King Kamehameha Golf Club’s Waikapū Ballroom.
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Special Olympics Hawaiʻi team wins total 4 gold medals, 1 bronze at 2026 national games

Danielle Castrence of the Maui claimed Hui ʻO Hawaiʻi’s 4th place finish for her performance in the 200m run during the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games hosted in Minneapolis, Minn.

Pacific leaders join Hawaiʻi, California in climate resilience pact

Representatives from Hawaiʻi, California and five other Pacific jurisdictions wrapped up the inaugural Pacific Climate Summit this month with a joint pledge to deepen regional cooperation on climate adaptation and resilience. Officials from California, Fiji, Guam, Hawaiʻi, Kiribati, Vanuatu and Weno took part in the three-day gathering in Honolulu, according to a news release from […]

Global tuna fishing practices pose significant risks to marine protected areas 

The findings come as the future of marine protected areas has drawn renewed attention in the US following President Donald Trump’s decision to lift restrictions on commercial fishing in some marine national monuments.

Community feedback needed to help shape the future of County aging services across Maui Nui

The Maui County Department of Human Concerns Office on Aging is inviting community members to share their input on aging services, which will help shape future services and resources for older adults, caregivers and their families across Maui Nui. “The voices of our community are essential to shaping a stronger, more age-friendly Maui County,” County […]

AAA employees build 102 bicycles for Maui youth in partnership with Maui United Way

As part of a community service and team-building initiative, the AAA employees who were visiting Maui partnered with Maui United Way to assemble and donate 102 bicycles for foster youth across Maui County.

UH to offer free monthly climate summaries for Hawaiʻi subscribers

The University of Hawaiʻi is launching a free monthly climate summary service beginning Wednesday that could help Maui County residents track drought conditions, watershed health, temperature and rainfall patterns in places such as ʻĪao Valley, Hāna, Kīhei and West Maui.

Purdy to oversee ʻāina stewardship and youth, community programming for Liliʻuokalani Trust

Mana Purdy was newly named executive director of Keahuolū and will be overseeing Native Hawaiian programming.

Residents encouraged to attend County’s Lahaina Community Meeting on Wednesday

Residents are encouraged to attend the County of Maui’s Lahaina Community Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria.

Kalaupapa National Historical Park to offer public tours starting July 9

For the first time, Kalaupapa National Historical Park will offer public tours starting July 9, 2026. The tours will be provided twice a week, and reservations can be made beginning June 26.

UH: Pueo deaths in Hawaiʻi primarily caused by vehicle collisions

Trauma from vehicle collisions caused the majority of documented deaths for the Pueo (Hawaiian short-eared owl), according to a statewide study led by researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. The findings represent the most extensive mortality assessment to date for this culturally significant raptor, which is native to the Hawaiian Islands.

Texaco round up raises $100,000 for Red Cross Hawai’i, including top donations at Wailuku station

Island Energy Services, the exclusive licensee of the Texaco brand in Hawai’i, raised $100,000 for the American Red Cross Hawai’i Chapter through a statewide round-up campaign at its company-owned Texaco stations, the company announced.

Pukalani Terrace Center hosts its Fifth Annual Back-to-School Drive

Pukalani Terrace Center, in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui, is proud to host its Fifth Annual Back-to-School Drive on Saturday, July 18, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Maui business wins bronze medal in 2026 Artisan International Flavor Awards

Pāʻia Spice Company received a bronze metal in the 2026 International Flavor Awards for its Big Haole’s Original Blend. The award came in the savory rub category. “I’m blown away,” owner Brad Beck said. “We started this company almost five years ago selling hand labeled bottles to people barbecuing at Hoʻokipa. Now, 40,000 bottles later […]

MEO welcomes 6 summer interns, offers real-world job experience and more

Maui Economic Opportunity welcomes six summer interns, offering them an opportunity for real-world job experience, to explore pathways that serve the community and maybe inspire them to return and become Maui County’s future leaders.

Hawai’i Visitors and Convention Bureau names Travis Watanabe to new brand leadership role

The Hawai’i Visitors and Convention Bureau has created a new executive position, chief brand and narrative officer, and named Travis Watanabe to fill it starting July 1.

Justice Department reports about $17 million paid to nearly 630 plaintiffs in Red Hill jet fuel spill lawsuit

The US Department of Justice’s Civil Division issued payments for about $17 million to 629 plaintiffs in two federal lawsuits stemming from the 2021 jet fuel leaks at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility on Oʻahu.

Update: Episode 50 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ends after 7 hours

Episode 50 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ended abruptly at 5:10 p.m. after 7 hours of continuous lava fountaining.
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Reconstruction of Kahului Airport’s main runway down to 2 options — with drastic differences in price, resiliency

One alternative calls for building a temporary runway that is $300 million cheaper, while the other alternative builds a second permanent parallel runway for an island that relies heavily on air transportation for cargo and its economy.
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