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Kīhei Charter School opens enrollment and information sessions for 2026-27 year
Kīhei Charter School is hosting three open house sessions in March for families seeking to enroll students in the tuition-free public school for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year. The information sessions are scheduled for March 11, 25, and 30 at the school’s campus at 650 Līpoa Parkway. All meetings begin at 5 p.m. Head of […]
Maui visitor industry scholarship applications open for 2026
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association is accepting applications for three scholarship programs through April 25 to support Maui County students pursuing hospitality and culinary careers.
Two fugitives arrested on Kauaʻi, pending extradition to California
Two individuals wanted in California in connection with the attempted murder of a law enforcement officer were arrested Tuesday evening at Poʻipū Beach following a coordinated multi-agency operation.
Maui Open to return Sept. 11-13, 2026
Following a one-year break in competition, the Maui Open will return Sept. 11–13, 2026 and be contested at The King Kamehameha Golf Club.
Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center Art Affair 2026 online silent auction now open to the public
The online silent auction for Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center’s Art Affair 2026 is now live, offering the community an opportunity to bid on an exciting collection of artwork, experiences, and one-of-a-kind offerings while supporting arts education and creative programs on Maui.
Future of 4,500 Maui vacation rentals uncertain following planning commission’s ‘no’ vote
A proposal to establish new hotel zoning districts — a move that would allow roughly 4,500 short-term vacation rentals to survive a looming phase-out — faces an uncertain future after the measure was resoundingly rejected last month by the Maui Planning Commission.
2026 real property notices to be mailed by March 15; deadline to appeal is April 9
The 2026 real property assessment notices will be mailed to property owners by March 15, 2026, according to the County of Maui Department of Finance Real Property Assessment Division.
Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi public meeting seeks input on future transportation needs
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation invites everyone to share their thoughts on future land transportation needs for freight, motorists, transit, bicyclists and pedestrians as part of the Statewide Long-Range Land Transportation Plan update.
Grant applications sought by March 20 for County’s Kīhei Clean & Safe Program
Fiscal Year 2026 grant applications open this Friday, March 6, for the Kīhei Clean & Safe Program, which is designed to help cultivate a clean and safe environment in South Maui, the County of Maui Office of Economic Development announced. The application deadline is end of day on March 20, 2026.
27th Annual State Employees’ Food & Fund Drive, March 4 – May 8
The State of Hawaiʻi, in partnership with Hawaiʻi Foodbank, today officially launched the 2026 Annual State Employees’ Food and Fund Drive. Since 1999, state employees have supported the drive to raise food and funds for Hawaiʻi Foodbank and its statewide affiliates. The Annual Drive will run from March 4 through May 8.
Hawaiʻi public schools advance farm-to-school efforts with new small farm partnerships
Students at Kahaluʻu Elementary School enjoyed locally grown microgreens on their lunch plates this week, harvested just across the street from campus at Kupu Place. Because of the farm’s close proximity, the greens were picked Sunday, delivered Tuesday, and served to students Wednesday.
Teran James Young Foundation to host online Climate Action meeting focused on regenerative agriculture, March 11
The Teran James Young Foundation invites the Maui community to a free public online meeting of its Climate Action Advisory Committee on Wednesday, March 11 at 10 a.m. HST via Zoom.
Community workshop helps families prepare for end-of-life, March 25
The March 2026 Workshop, titled “Navigating End-of-Life Uncertainty: Understanding the emotional & spiritual needs of caregivers and those nearing life’s end,” will feature guest speaker Laura Miner, a thanatologist, educator-death counselor with over 20+years of experience supporting individuals and families through end-of-life transitions.
Maui Food Bank purchases eight-acre Central Maui parcel to build future resiliency campus
Maui Food Bank has completed the purchase of an eight-acre parcel of land located at the corner of Kūihelani Highway and Waikō Road in Central Maui for $9.25 million. The property was acquired from Pacific Rim Land, Inc. dba Waikō Industrial Investment, LLC.
$10,000 in scholarships available for Lahainaluna seniors and alumni
Applications are now open for a total of $10,000 in scholarships available to Lahainaluna High School seniors and alumni for the 2026–2027 school year, the Lahaina Restoration Foundation’s Scholarship Committee announced.
Maui 5K raises $83,000 for local schools
More than 1,500 Maui residents and visitors — some from as far away as Canada and Italy — ran and walked in last weekend’s 15th annual Maui 5K at Maui Ocean Center, raising a record $83,000 for Maui Nui schools.
Bills addressing Hawaiʻi’s affordable housing shortage pass out of committee
The House Committee on Housing has passed several measures addressing affordable housing for Hawaiʻi’s residents, as communities across the state continue to face a limited housing supply. The legislation focuses on increasing housing production, reducing regulatory barriers, and supporting the infrastructure necessary to sustain growth, according to House Committee on Housing Chair Luke A. Evslin.
A bill that would create a framework for a pre-built home industry in Hawaiʻi advances
A bill that would establish a statewide program for pre-built homes, which aims to help with Hawaiʻi’s housing crisis, on Monday passed unanimously out of the House Finance committee.
Immigration protection and enforcement reform bills pass out of House Judiciary Committee
Chair Tarnas emphasized that the proposed legislation intends to protect constitutional rights and clarify state policies, while not interfering with the lawful responsibilities of federal authorities.
Kaunoa Senior Services to hold new West Maui activities for kūpuna this month
Kaunoa Senior Services, a division of the County of Maui Department of Human Concerns, is holding new and ongoing classes and activities this month in West Maui for kūpuna ages 55 and older.
