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Maui residents turned in nearly 40 firearms and 58 illegal pounds of illegal fireworks during Saturday’s dual buyback event in Kahului.

AI chatbots can be helpful tools, but they aren’t a substitute for real human connection or professional mental health care.

Hale Makua Health Services, a nonprofit providing a variety of healthcare services on Maui, celebrated its 80th anniversary this past week. Born out of community compassion during World War II, Hale Makua was established on Sept. 20, 1946 after local volunteers and the Young Buddhist Association rallied to build a dedicated home for displaced kūpuna on Maui needing care.

The First Tee – Hawaiʻi is calling on parents, golfers, community members, and anyone passionate about supporting Hawaiʻi’s youth to step forward and become a First Tee coach.

Kepa Revelle-Aikala of Pukalani captured first place at the 24th Annual Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Ki‘eki‘e Falsetto Contest, held Saturday, Sept. 19, at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua as part of the resort’s 34th Celebration of the Arts.Kepa Revelle-Aikala of Pukalani captured first place at the 24th Annual Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Ki‘eki‘e Falsetto Contest, held Saturday, Sept. 19, at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua as part of the resort’s 34th Celebration of the Arts.

Musician Anthony Pfluke will perform live at the 2nd Annual International Peace Day Peace Pole Livestream, taking place Monday, Sept. 21, from 12 to 3 p.m., the Teran James Young Foundation announced. Pfluke will play from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m., bringing live music to this community celebration of peace.

Op-Ed: Jonathan Helton, policy analyst at the Grassroot Institute of Hawaiʻi says new rules for awarding county grants could boost transparency, but more action is needed.

The Department of Land and Natural Resources announced that certain lands on Kaua‘i will reopen on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, at 6:30 a.m. Most DLNR lands remain closed due to widespread, unmitigated damage from Hurricane Lowell.

US Rep. Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) earned an “A” grade and a score of 88.2 out of 100 from Bridge Grades for the 119th Congress, ranking her among the top-rated members of the US House of Representatives for bipartisan collaboration.

Recently, re-inflation of the summit became more unsteady during the ongoing episodic eruption of Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island; now, following the opening of new vents Sept. 14-16 in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, it appears the behavior of the volcano might have changed.

Mayor Richard Bissen signed Bill 98 into law yesterday, codifying the Maui County Food and Nutrition Security Plan and establishing a long-term framework to strengthen food security and Maui County’s local food system.

The County of Maui Department of Agriculture is launching the Fiscal Year 2027 Niu, Kalo and ‘Ulu Grant program to support Maui County farmers, agricultural producers and community organizations in cultivating and expanding production of traditional kūpuna crops.

Ferry service is a critical option in a county where residents often travel between islands for jobs, doctor’s appointments, shopping and sports.

The course focuses on honing the skills of firefighting personnel as they fight fires in the “wildland urban interface” (WUI), the area where wildland fires begin to impact built up areas and structures. The training will take place from Oct. 6-9, 2026.

(Update: 11:09 a.m., 9.24.26) Due to anticipated severe weather, the County of Maui has canceled the War Memorial Gymnasium Blessing scheduled for Friday, Sept. 25, and postponed the Kōkua Kauaʻi Donation Drive scheduled for Sept. 26-27, according to the County of Maui Office of Public Affairs.

Kahului Post Office is adding extra appointment times to help with new passport or passport card applications, including application acceptance, on-site passport photos, and guidance from certified USPS passport clerks.

The Hawai‘i Realtors Charitable Foundation, the charitable arm of Hawai‘i Realtors, is encouraging Hawai‘i residents to apply for grants up to $1,000 to help offset the impact of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala and Hurricane Lowell.

The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College is hosting a series of three new, free community education workshops for all ages connecting farming, indigenous knowledge, and hands-on activities.

Crime in Hawaiʻi declined by more than 10% in 2025 compared with the year before, according to statewide crime statistics.

Maui County Council members are four days into a close, section-by-section review of the South Maui Community Plan update—and they’re running into hard questions about whether the county can deliver on the plan’s goals and designated growth areas.