Maui News

Each year, the third Thursday of November is recognized as the “Great American Smokeout,” a day that encourages those who smoke to commit to healthier, smoke-free lives by quitting for at least 24 hours.

The Polynesian Voyaging Society’s double-hulled canoes Hōkūleʻa and her sister vessel Hikianalia received a powerful and deeply moving welcome into Ōkahu Bay, Auckland from Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Tuesday morning. The canoes were joined by Haunui, a waka hourua (double-hulled canoe) of Te Toki Voyaging Trust.

The husband-wife duo behind the Italian restaurants Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina and Via! by Sale Pepe has announced expanded hours, new menu items and additional service offerings in Lahaina and Kāʻanapali.

Tears, laughter and the soaring voices of 31 grandchildren filled the Castle Theater on Wednesday morning to celebrate a life of love, service and faith as Maui bid farewell to Maui County Council Member Natalie “Tasha” Kama.

A new online portal streamlining the process for requesting apostilles and certifications, or official seals that authenticate documents for use in foreign countries, has been launched by the State ofHawai‘i, per an announcement this week.

Maui’s real estate market remained active in October, with single-family home sales rising 20.8% year over year and condominium sales down 4.6%, according to the Realtors Association of Maui. Both property types saw price declines: the median sales price for single-family homes fell 3.1% to $1,245,000, while the median price for condominiums dropped 32% to $625,750.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui has begun its annual Cookie Decorating Contest. The fundraiser supports its one-to-one mentorship programs for Maui youth. Participants of all ages can enter.

Gaseous pillars and a sparkling star cluster, reminiscent of rain in ʻōhiʻa forests, featured in the image from Gemini North telescope atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island.

Hawaiian Electric and Pacific Biodiesel are teaming up to support local food banks and encourage the use of local ingredients in holiday recipes.

A winter weather advisory remains in effect for the Big Island summits, with the National Weather Service alerting locals of a rare tropical surge bringing snow and freezing rain between now and Thursday.

Researchers from the university’s Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology discovered that indigenous aquaculture systems effectively shield fish populations from the negative impacts of climate change, demonstrating resilience and bolstering local food security.

Maui County faces a disproportionately high rate of ocean drowning fatalities, driven largely by the high number of visitors lured by the ocean’s beauty but unprepared for its hidden dangers.

Nareit Hawaiʻi has awarded $120,000 in grants to five nonprofit organizations across the state to support community programs and food assistance efforts on Oʻahu, Maui, Hawaiʻi Island and Kauaʻi, according to an announcement Tuesday.

More than 1,000 kūpuna, caregivers and community members were welcomed at the 52nd annual Maui County Senior Fair at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center on Saturday, with nonprofit organizations, businesses and government agencies providing resources to support the health, wellness and independence of older adults across Maui County.

A new peer-reviewed study led by Ocean Conservancy researchers offers the most comprehensive analysis to date of how plastics of various types and sizes affect seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals.

Maui County Federal Credit Union will host its second annual Holiday Fair, a festive community event that celebrates small local businesses and spreads holiday cheer across Maui. The fair will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 224 Kehalani Village Drive in Wailuku.

The University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy (IfA) has launched initial science operations for Robo-AO-2, a robotic laser adaptive optics system now operating at the UH 2.2-meter telescope.

The Maui Food Bank will hold three drive-thru food distributions for residents affected by the recent government shutdown.

The collection season for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, began this week as nearly 5,000 drop-off locations opened across the country.

More than 200 high school students from a dozen public schools across Hawaiʻi will be gathering for the third annual “Dive Into Education” event to learn more about the teaching profession from Hawai‘i educators.