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As part of the ongoing Ferry Program, the County of Maui Department of Transportation is encouraging residents to attend community meetings throughout Maui Nui next month to discuss ferry service between Maui, Lānaʻi and eventually Molokaʻi.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa kicked off the fall 2026 semester with a two-day orientation attended by 2,410 new students.

Made in Hawaiʻi supports disaster recovery efforts with a $40,000 donation after showcasing 800 locally-owned businesses.

As Hawaiʻi public schools welcome students back, school cafeterias are offering more choices at mealtime, including new breakfast and lunch options featuring local ingredients and flavors.

Scouting America, Aloha Council is inviting outdoor enthusiasts ages 18 and older to grab three friends and take on the 2026 Sportsman’s Challenge, a two-day fundraiser Sept. 26-27 at Camp Maluhia featuring 10 outdoor skill competitions. Four-person teams will choose either Saturday or Sunday to compete in a full day of friendly competition while supporting local Scouting programs.

University of San Francisco High School captured the inaugural tournament championship, with Maryknoll High School finishing as runner-up.

A new study by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers shows that nearly 23% of short-finned pilot whales that stranded over 13 years in the main Hawaiian Islands ingested several pounds of plastic ropes, netting, fishing gear and plastic bags that were discarded in the ocean.

Beginning today, Tuesday, Aug. 25, Mokulele Airlines will eliminate the added fees for children traveling alone between the Hawaiian Islands. Effective immediately, families will pay only the airfare (plus tax), with no $35 unaccompanied minor booking fee.

Precursory low-level eruptive activity before episode 54 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began around 6:16 a.m. HST on Aug. 25, with overflows from the north vent. This activity was preceded by the onset of weak spattering from the north vent around 7:30 p.m. HST Monday evening, Aug. 24.

A Maui County Council committee voted 6-2 Monday to advance three bills clearing the way for construction of a long-awaited fire station in Haʻikū, over the objections of two council members who argued the project sits on land wrongfully taken from Native Hawaiians.

After a severe electrical issue caused a well outage Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, Department of Water Supply (DWS) water service gradually returned to affected areas of Haʻikū and surrounding communities beginning Monday afternoon.

Festivals of Aloha released its 2026 schedule of events and theme, “Ea Mai Ke Kai Mai – Rise Up from the Sea,” in support of Gov. Josh Green’s declaration of 2026 as the “Year of Our Coastal Kuleana.”

September events on Maui include sign-waving at the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Shopping Center and safeTALK training at UH Maui College on Sept. 10, followed by Crisis Intervention Team Training on Sept. 30.

The County of Maui Department of Human Concerns Immigrant Services Division will host a United States Passport Application Acceptance Fair by appointment from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at the Maui Family YMCA Westside Resource Center, 226 Kupuohi St., Lahaina.

Additional Hawaiian Electric employees arrived on Hawaiʻi Island on Monday, including lineworkers, engineering and other support teams from Maui and Oʻahu, to aid in restoration efforts and help speed recovery. Three newly arrived Oʻahu crews are working in the Kona area today. Seven additional Oʻahu crew members will arrive Tuesday in Hilo.

Festivals of Aloha kicks off at Wailuku First Friday guided by its 2026 theme, “Ea Mai Ke Kai Mai – Rise Up from the Sea,” in support of Gov. Josh Green’s declaration of 2026 as the “Year of Our Coastal Kuleana.” on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the heart of Wailuku Town.

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua will welcome artists, cultural practitioners, musicians, and educators from across Hawaiʻi for the 34th Annual Celebration of the Arts, taking place Sept. 18-19, 2026.

Families impacted by Hurricane Lala may be eligible for assistance replacing essential baby and young-child items that were lost or damaged during the storm.

West Maui Construction Inc. is performing modifications to the Kīhei Wastewater Pump Station No. 9, which will result in a temporary closure of the roundabout on Ulua Beach Road, along with a section of parking to be unavailable. Beach access will still be available to the public by way of the existing beach access pathway.

The Department of Water Supply is asking those in the West Kuiaha and Awalau areas to continue conserving water because a well is currently out of service. Those in the affected areas may experience low water pressure or water outages while DWS crews work to restore service.