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The Hawai‘i Lodging and Tourism Association announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Mufi Hannemann, will be retiring from his role following years of dedicated service to the organization and Hawai‘i’s visitor industry.

An online information workshop will be held Thursday,  May 14, 2026, for potential applicants for the County of Maui’s new Small Grants Program, which opened today, May 1, to offer community-level funding to nonprofit organizations and community groups for projects and activities serving Maui County.

The study by University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa oceanographers provides new insight into how high levels of biodiversity are maintained in the open ocean.

Monica Marrow is the Executive Director of What Makes You Feel Beautiful, a Maui-based nonprofit supporting girls and families through mentorship, social-emotional learning, and community care programs, including MAUI GEMS.

The Shops at Wailea invites the community to celebrate Mother’s Day with dining experiences, curated gifting and a social media giveaway designed to honor mothers and mother figures across Maui. From brunch and weekend menus to new seasonal offerings and in-store experiences, the open-air Center offers thoughtful ways for ʻohana to gather and mark the occasion.

JAH volunteers delivered Personal Finance lessons to 25 boarding students at Lahainaluna High School in April as part of an ongoing effort to expand access to financial literacy education statewide.

This resolution celebrates the many contributions Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities have made to the nation and emphasizes the importance of celebrating diversity. 

With Mauiʻi’s Kim Ball leading a long effort to make surfing an official statewide high school sport — it was fitting that a sophomore from Maui won the first state high school surfing title in Hawaiʻi history.

Maui Economic Opportunity’s Being Empowered and Strong Together offers a pre-employment training program for recently incarcerated individuals that includes financial support for credentialing and certifications in trade jobs.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Rocket League team captured a national championship in its first year of competition, completing an undefeated 10-0 spring 2026 season and sweeping the grand finals 4-0.

The County Office of Economic Development is extending the application deadline to 5 p.m. May 15, 2026, for its Fiscal Year 2027 Grant Program that supports projects, programs and events that create a positive, sustainable economic impact across Maui County.

The US Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the opening of Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Kīhei, Kailua-Kona and Waialua to assist businesses, private nonprofit organizations and residents affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides occurring March 10 – 24.

As part of the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education’s continued commitment to farm-to-school initiatives and student wellness, a local staple is being added to the regular rotation of school meals — fresh, locally sourced poi.

Nightly single-lane closures are scheduled at the roundabout on Piʻilani Highway, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day, from Sunday, May 3 to Tuesday, May 5. The last closure will reopen at 5 a.m., Tuesday, May 5.  

The Maui Police Department is alerting the public to a scam circulating via text message that falsely claims recipients have a delinquent traffic violation account and appears to originate from the District Court of Hawaiʻi.

The incumbent mayor is contending with a lawsuit and a slate of challengers as he defends his first term, with one political analyst calling it “probably the most interesting race this election cycle.”

The Maui Planning Commission approved permits on Tuesday for two families to rebuild homes destroyed in the August 2023 Lahaina wildfire and authorized the Wailuku Hongwanji Mission to replace aging structures with a new multipurpose hall.

The Lahaina Restoration Foundation is grateful to announce that all seats for the upcoming 2026 LRF Benefit Lūʻau have officially sold out, demonstrating the community’s strong support for the preservation and restoration of Lahaina’s historic sites.

The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced facility closures in West Maui and in Central Maui.

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa is offering a special Mother’s Day brunch experience in an alfresco setting with live music and a vibrant atmosphere.