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Sign waving, candlelight vigil marking National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
The community is invited to a sign waving, ceremony and candlelight vigil hosted by the County of Maui Department of the Prosecuting Attorney in observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week next week.
Imua Family Services earns 15th recognition as one of Hawaiʻi’s Best Places to Work
Imua Family Services has once again been named one of Hawaiʻi’s Best Places to Work by Hawaiʻi Business Magazine, marking the 15th time the nonprofit organization has earned this distinguished recognition. The honor highlights Imua’s enduring commitment to cultivating a workplace culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to make a difference.
Op-Ed: Maui Indivisible leader urges passage of tax relief bills
Op-Ed: Marnie Masuda, leader Maui Indivisible shares her thoughts on tax relief, urging passage of SB3125 and SB3028.
Gov. Green appoints Keith Amemiya and Marie Laderta to UH Board Of Regents
Gov. Josh Green announced the appointment of Keith Amemiya and Marie Laderta to the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents, subject to confirmation by the Hawaiʻi State Senate.
Hawaiian Electric to install acoustic seabird detectors on Maui
Hawaiian Electric will be installing up to 125 acoustic seabird detectors on its poles in various locations across Maui starting Monday, April 20 to Monday, Nov. 30, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. Hawaiian Electric is installing the acoustic detectors to identify possible locations of seabird collisions that occur along power lines, if any, the company reports.
UH: Traveling tropical ‘Madden–Julian Oscillation’ disturbance increases Hawaiʻi rainfall in cycles
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa has identified a large-scale tropical disturbance called the Madden–Julian Oscillation (MJO) as a significant driver of the islands’ climate, including extreme events, such as the extraordinary rainfall Hawaiʻi experienced in March and April.
Update/located: Maui police seek help in locating missing Kahului man
Update: Ringlen was located and found to be in good health. The Maui Police Department thanks the public for their assistance. Previous post: The Maui Police Department is seeking the public’s help with any information on the whereabouts of Erick Ringlen, 50, of Kahului. Ringlen was reported missing by a concerned family member on Tuesday, […]
US Coast Guard wraps monthlong Pacific operation covering 4,000 nautical miles
The US Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Henry has returned to Guam after a 29-day mission in the western Pacific, enhancing tsunami warning capabilities and delivering essential humanitarian aid.
Maui High School robotics team wins Denver Regional, Qualifies for World Championships
The Maui High School robotics team 2443 Blue Thunder made history at the FIRST Robotics Competition Denver Regional, capturing the Regional Championship title and earning a coveted spot at the World Championships in Houston, Texas.
First cohort graduates from BIA Hawaiʻi PACT Program at Kīpūola Kauhale
The first cohort graduated from the Building Industry Association of Hawaiʻi’s (BIA Hawaiʻi) Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training (PACT) program, held on-site at Kīpūola Kauhale in Kahului last week.
Big Island nonprofit gifts two Big Dog Tanker Trucks to Maui Fire Department
These trucks join Maui’s fleet after the department lost four trucks in the Lahaina and Kula fires of August 2023.
Public Works director corrects report on engineering staffing levels for emergency projects
The Maui County Department of Public Works now has a single engineer working to manage two disasters — the recovery from the August 2023 wildfires and the recent Kona Low storms.
Maui Memorial Medical Center Emergency Department registration returns to original location as CDU construction continues
Effective Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Maui Memorial Medical Center’s Emergency Department (ED) patient registration, triage, fast track, and waiting room will return to their original locations inside the ED.
Update/Restored: 3,959 HECO customers without power in Wailuku
(4:10 p.m., 4.13.26) 3,959 customers are without power in Wailuku. The outage was reported at around 4:10 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026. Hawaiian Electric reports the outage is not PSPS or Public Safety Power Shutoff.
Public invited to attend Hawaiʻi Wildfire Summit 2026 on Kauaʻi
The Kauaʻi Fire Department invites the public to register for the Hawaiʻi Wildfire Summit 2026, taking place May 7 and 8 on Kauaʻi. This two-day event will bring partners from across the islands together to strengthen wildfire readiness and resilience statewide.
Hawaiʻi homeowners may qualify for mortgage relief following kona low storms
With the presidential disaster declaration in effect, the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs advises that certain federal mortgage relief provisions are now triggered, which may include foreclosure moratoriums, forbearance options and the waiver of late fees.
MIL Surfing Championship Results
Sloane Jucker, of Maui Prep, defended her Maui Interscholastic League shortboard title, while Chase Burnes defeated a couple of former MIL champions to win his first boy’s shortboard crown, at the MIL Surf Championship Saturday at Hoʻokipa Beach Park.
Registration open for sixth year of Ahupua‘a Stewards Program on Maui
Hawai‘i Land Trust (HILT), Hawai‘i’s local statewide nonprofit land trust that protects, stewards, and cultivates reciprocal relationships between people and ʻāina that sustain Hawai‘i, is partnering with the University of Hawai‘i Maui College for the sixth year of the Ahupua‘a Stewards Leadership Program. The program is supported by Kamehameha Schools.
Four Seasons Resort Maui hosts Second Annual Earth Day Expo
The Earth Day Expo will take place on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Four Seasons Resort Maui, and is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees will enjoy educational booths, interactive activities, and short presentations from a dynamic lineup of community organizations working to protect Maui’s natural and cultural resources.
Maui’s critical role during WWII: Presentation at Kīhei-Wailea Rotary, April 15
Maui’s role during WWII was critical and evolving – from rest and relaxation, to training and planning. In this presentation at the Kīhei-Wailea Rotary Club, Dr. Scott Fisher will share the shifts as well as residents’ recollections of Maui following the Dec. 7, 1941, attack at Pearl Harbor. Attendees will learn the little-known role that Maui played […]
