Maui News
Bill to better protect parents traveling with breast milk signed into law
A bipartisan bill introduced by US Sen. Mazie Hirono, aiming to protect breastfeeding families at US airports, has been signed into law.
Pacific Whale Foundation removes more than 12,000 pounds of marine debris in 2025
The Pacific Whale Foundation, the designated Marine Debris Rapid Response partner for Maui Nui, is reporting more progress in its ongoing effort to remove harmful debris from local waters.
MEMA completes wildfire risk reduction project in Ukumehame
The Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has completed its Ukumehame Mile Marker 13.5 Wildfire Risk Reduction Project to remove hazardous wildfire fuel on approximately 42 acres of County of Maui property off Honoapiʻilani Highway that experienced a dozen fires in the last two years, per an announcement Wednesday.
Maui OnStage announces 2026 theater season at the Historic ʻĪao Theater
Maui OnStage has announced its 2026 theater season, a rich lineup of five productions ranging from classic mysteries to family-friendly musicals and a world premiere by a local playwright.
Gov. Green appoints Rachele Lamosao to represent Senate District 19
Gov. Josh Green today announced the appointment of Hawai‘i State Rep. Rachele Lamosao to serve as the state Senator for Senate District 19, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Sen. Henry Aquino that took effect Nov. 30.
Free AARP webinar to help kupuna choose Medicare insurance
Medicare beneficiaries can get help from AARP Hawai‘i and the Hawai‘i State Health Insurance Assistance Program to evaluate changes in their Medicare insurance and assistance in selecting the plan that best meets their needs during a free webinar on Dec. 5. Medicare Open Enrollment ends on Dec. 7.
Maui Family YMCA offers Winter Break Day Camps at three locations
The Maui Family YMCA is hosting Winter Break Day Camps at three sites across the island: Camp ‘Ohana (YMCA in Kahului), Camp Kainalu (Haʻikū Elementary) and Camp Ānuenue (Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary).
Pacific Permanente Group welcomes Dr. Alicia Roston, launches urology services on Maui
Pacific Permanente Group announced the addition of Alicia Roston, MD, marking the launch of PPG urology services for the people of Maui. This expansion strengthens PPG’s ability to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered specialty care close to home.
USPS ready to deliver Hawaiʻi’s holiday season mail, shipping needs
Customers can expect their mail and packages to be delivered, on average, in less than 3 days this holiday season. Holiday customers can expect a 2– to 3-day turnaround when shipping to addresses within their same regional service area.
State launches biosecurity website to help in the battle against invasive species
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity has established a biosecurity website to better coordinate and document programs and activities in the battle against invasive species.
Pilina ʻĀina: Community invited to plant place-based native species in Mākena
The second of three Pilina ʻĀina workshops takes place Sunday, Dec. 7 in Mākena.
CIM hosts annual fundraiser dinner to benefit the Bob Poulson Scholarship Fund, Dec. 6
The Construction Industry of Maui hosts its annual fundraiser dinner to benefit the Bob Poulson Scholarship Fund on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Wailea Beach Resort & Spa.
Update/Located: Kahului woman reported missing, last seen on Saturday
Ruben was located and found to be in good health. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their assistance.
Lahaina Rotary club tours Mahi Pono operations in Central Maui
Members and guests of the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset recently toured Mahi Pono’s operations where they met farm managers and visited crop fields.
Maui police seek help identifying family for 2 unclaimed bodies
The Maui Police Department is seeking assistance to contact family members of two unclaimed bodies currently at its forensic facility.
Milestone reached with 100th completed structure in wildfire-affected area of West Maui
Maui County reached a significant benchmark in its recovery from the 2023 wildfires this week as rebuilding of the 100th structure was completed, the County of Maui Department of Public Works Development Services Administration announced Tuesday.
Local students explore healthcare careers at Kaiser Permanente’s Maui Lani Clinic
Fifty-eight students from across Maui County — including three from Molokaʻi — spent the morning of Nov. 15 exploring healthcare careers at Kaiser Permanente’s Maui Lani clinic.
Maui visitor spending increases in October despite fewer visitors
Ten months into 2025, Maui is still outpacing last year’s visitor totals — even though October delivered the island’s first year-over-year dip since midsummer.
As household debts soar in Hawai‘i, HCL offers solutions with interest rates below 5%
Despite a new report that shows household debt in Hawai‘i on the rise, Hawai‘i Community Lending (HCL) aims to keep the dream of home ownership alive for local families, offering some of the state’s lowest interest rates on purchasing and refinancing homes on Hawaiian Home Lands.
Ilokano series rooted in Maui sugar plantation history selected for international festivals
“All the Things I Leave You (Patawid),” an Ilokano-language drama series rooted in the legacy of Maui’s sugar workers, is gaining international attention following its world premiere at NewFest: New York’s LGBTQ+ Film Festival and a special screening at the International Nakem Conference at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
