Maui News

The crews of Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia were welcomed by the village of Tautira in a series of cultural engagements that honored the nearly 50-year relationship between the canoes and this cherished Tahitian community.

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, the official tourism agency for the state, has allocated $1.9 million to support 21 major festivals and sports events across the state through next summer, per an announcement this week.

The County of Maui Department of Housing is soliciting proposals for fiscal year 2027-28 grant funding from qualified private nonprofit and for-profit organizations that provide services and programs related to rental assistance and housing counseling within Maui County.

During his visit, Sen. Schatz toured habitat restoration projects and discussed cooperative management of kalo farms and the protection of waterbird species with refuge staff.

A team led by US Geological Survey geophysicist and oceanographer Ashton Flinders with Hawaiian Volcano Observatory discovered the underwater landslide that spans more than 10 miles across and could have played a role in the 1957 tsunami that struck Hawaiʻi and elsewhere in the Pacific region.

A large south swell will gradually fill in on Friday and peak on Saturday near warning thresholds, according to the National Weather Service. Peak afternoon high tides, combined with elevated water levels running about a half a foot higher than predicted and a large south swell filling in, will lead to minor flooding along shoreline and low-lying coastal areas through Saturday. Water levels should fall below thresholds during peak afternoon high tides Sunday.

Maui Preparatory Academy is set to host the fourth annual Pueo Invitational Girls Volleyball Tournament from August. 14-16, 2025, at the Bozich Center for Athletics and Performing Arts. This tournament will bring together eight high school teams from across Hawaiʻi and California for three days of competition.

An exciting evening of indigenous culture and Polynesian dance was presented before 176 guests on Sunday as the Oni Foundation hosted a fundraiser at the Maui Beach Hotel’s Moana Ballroom. The event surpassed expectations, raising more than $22,000 for the foundation’s mission of cultural preservation and youth empowerment.

The County of Maui Office of Recovery will host an additional community information session online from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, to present finalized policies for the upcoming Hoʻokumu Hou housing programs.

Just two years after the devastating wildfires, the Lahaina Community Land Trust is fighting what it calls a ‘second disaster’: the loss of a local community with deep generational roots to post-fire gentrification. The group announced Thursday it has secured 13 parcels of land, paving the way for up to 34 new housing units to be built and kept in local hands.

Single-family home sales rose modestly by 5.3% compared to July 2024, with the median sales price increasing 9.6% to $1,315,000.

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa has announced a limited-time kamaʻāina offer, featuring a rare 50% off room rate, no resort fee, discounted parking and a lineup of on-property discounts designed just for locals.

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua has appointed Aulani Kealoha as its new director of leisure sales. Kealoha brings more than 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality and a passion for sharing Hawaiian culture.

On the eve of the second anniversary of the Lahaina wildfires, Maui-based artist Rafael Pereda is unveiling his latest work: “Tribute to Lahaina,” a 30” x 60” painting created in honor of the town he called home for more than two decades.

In honor and remembrance of the second anniversary of the 2023 Lahaina wildfires, Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina is donating all proceeds from its Margherita Pizza throughout August to the Maui Pono Foundation.

Swinerton Builders, ranked as Hawaiʻi’s fifth largest general contractor in 2024 by Pacific Business News, has opened a new permanent office in Wailuku, Maui, at 771 Alua St.

The first installment of Maui County real property taxes for fiscal year 2025–2026 is due by Aug. 20, 2025. Tax bills have been mailed to all property owners or their agents, according to the County of Maui Department of Finance.

Deaths by suicide and drug overdose significantly increased in the aftermath of the August 2023 Maui wildfire, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

The Sentry today announced ticket options for the 2026 event when the first Signature Event of the PGA TOUR Regular Season returns to The Plantation Course from Jan. 8-11. 

The study found that while many survivors still report lingering symptoms, those with stronger social support networks experienced better mental health and resilience, even in the face of hardship.