Maui News
University of Hawaiʻi President Hensel delivers inaugural systemwide address
Wendy Hensel, who began her tenure Jan. 1, 2025, as the university’s 16th president, framed the speech as an opportunity to reflect on progress while charting a clear path forward for the university.
Rotary Club of Kīhei-Wailea to host Maui Job Corps Center marketing specialist
The Rotary Club of Kīhei-Wailea will welcome a representative from the Maui Job Corps Center during a meeting at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday at Kīhei Lutheran Church. Marketing specialist Hiʻilani Bush will share program information, eligibility requirements and career options for students seeking guidance on their career goals. The Maui Job Corps Center offers programs that […]
UH John A. Burns School of Medicine awarded $1.1M from American Medical Association
The medical school was one of 11 teams selected to receive funding from the association’s Transforming Lifelong Learning Through Precision Education Grant Program.
One lane closed on Piʻilani Highway for shoulder work
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is advising highway users that the makai southbound lane on Pi‘ilani Highway (Route 31) in the vicinity of Keonekai Road, will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., in between milepost 5.6 and 5.8. One southbound lane will remain open for through traffic.
Legislation introduced to establish new national veterans cemetery in Hawaiʻi
US Sen. Mazie Hirono and Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda have introduced the Hawaiʻi National Cemetery Act, legislation that would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a new national veterans cemetery in the state. The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, the burial site for approximately 53,000 veterans from World War I, […]
HDS Foundation awards $21,000 in scholarships to 7 Maui dental hygiene students
The HDS Foundation, the state’s only philanthropic organization solely dedicated to improving access to oral health care, promoting oral health education, and reducing oral health diseases, recently awarded a total of $21,000 in scholarships to seven dental hygiene students from Maui.
US Senate bill includes millions for East Maui rainforest, Kahului Harbor maintenance
A bipartisan appropriations deal passed by the US Senate on Thursday includes millions of dollars in federal funding designated for the acquisition of East Maui rainforest lands, maintenance for Kahului Harbor and an assessment of Maui watersheds.
Celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year at Wailuku First Friday – February 6, 2026
Wailuku First Friday returns on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m., with a vibrant Chinese Lunar New Year celebration, highlighted by a traditional Lion Dance performance by Tao Style Martial Arts Academy. This free, family-friendly event brings together music, culture, food, art, and community in the heart of historic Wailuku Town.
Boo Boo Zoo featured at upcoming Maluhia Maui Rotary meeting, Jan. 20
The Maluhia Maui Rotary Club invites the community to a service meeting featuring a presentation by the Boo Boo Zoo (formerly the East Maui Animal Refuge) on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 5:30 p.m. The gathering will take place at South Maui Gardens by the Peace Pole.
New interactive Economic Justice Data Dashboard launched by Hawai‘i Appleseed
The powerful online tool is designed to empower policymakers, advocates and community members with accessible, localized data about critical well-being metrics throughout the islands.
Maui Prep Senior selected for US Senate Youth Program
The United States Senate Youth Program announced that high school students Anna Nguyen of Maui Preparatory Academy and Lotus Yasuda will join US Sens. Brian Schatz and Mazie K. Hirono in representing Hawaiʻi during the 64th annual USSYP Washington Week, to be held March 7-14, 2026.
Maui Chamber of Commerce hosts Annual Hawaiian Airlines luncheon, Jan. 23, 2026
The Maui Chamber of Commerce will host their annual luncheon with Hawaiian Airlines on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 in Kahului. The event will feature a keynote address from Hawaiian Airlines CEO Diana Birkett Rakow, who will share updates and insights on what’s coming for Hawaiian Airlines in 2026 and beyond.
Shoreline coconut trees at Baldwin Beach Park removed due to decline from coastal erosion, salt water
Eighteen of approximately 70 coconut trees at Baldwin Beach Park in Pāʻia were removed this past week after coastal erosion and saltwater intrusion caused the gradual decline and death of the trees closest to the shoreline, according to the County of Maui arborist and the Department of Parks and Recreation.
$8 million released for Lahaina Harbor wharf reconstruction
State officials have released $8 million in capital improvement program funds to reconstruct the outer marginal wharf at the Lahaina Small Boat Harbor. State Sen. Angus McKelvey announced the release Friday. McKelvey represents West Maui, Māʻalaea, Waikapū and South Maui. “I want to thank the governor for his expedient release of these funds,” McKelvey said. […]
Drain line replacement work to begin on Honoapiʻilani Highway
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is advising highway users that work will begin next week to replace a drain line underneath Honoapi‘ilani Highway (Route 30).
Kaiser Permanente touts ‘historic’ wage offer, responds to open-ended strike notice
Following a strike notice issued by the union representing health care professionals in Hawaiʻi and California, Kaiser Permanente management has released a statement outlining what it calls the “strongest compensation package” in its bargaining history.
One lane closed on Puʻunēnē Avenue for Hale Pilina affordable housing site work
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is notifying the public that one southbound lane on Puʻunēnē Avenue (Route 3500) across from McDonald’s will be closed next week for utility work, for the Hale Pilina affordable housing complex.
Talk Story at Maui’s Kapukaulua in celebration of World Environmental Education Day, Jan. 26
The University of Hawaiʻi Sea Grant College Program and partners invite the community to a Talk Story event at Kapukaulua (Baldwin Beach) on Jan. 26, 2026, in celebration of World Environmental Education Day.
Applications for new round of Agricultural Micro Grant Program available
Applications for the popular Agricultural Micro Grant Program 6.0 – which offers up to $25,000 to Maui County small farmers and ranchers – are being accepted beginning today, Jan. 15, 2026, by Maui Economic Opportunity.
Emily Chung selected to lead Hawai‘i Primary Care Association
The Hawai‘i Primary Care Association has selected Emily Chung as its new chief executive officer. Chung assumed the role on Jan. 5, succeeding Robert Hirokawa, who retired at the end of 2025. The association supports community health centers across the state, including those serving Maui County residents at Lāna‘i Community Health Center, Hāna Health, Malama […]
