Maui News

As the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa celebrates its 45th anniversary, the oceanfront resort is entering a new era “rooted in sustainability, cultural connection, and regenerative hospitality,” according to an announcement. “Long known for its sweeping ocean views and rich cultural programming, the resort is now deepening its commitment to mālama ʻāina (care for the land) […]

Hawai‘i motorists have a chance to win a few bucks by buckling up and driving safely in DTRIC Insurance’s Drive Aloha Challenge, now in its third year. Here’s how it works: From Aug. 1-30, Hawai‘i residents can download the DriveWell Go app developed by Cambridge Mobile Telematics, a global leader in telematics-based behavioral analytics. The […]

Five original short films created by Maui high school students this summer will be premiered during a red carpet event Aug. 10 at King Kekaulike High School’s Performing Arts Center. The event is being organized by Hisako Film Lab, a nonprofit founded by Maui-born filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton and co-directed by Joy Cretton and Brad […]

Hawaiian Electric continues to closely monitor weather conditions particularly for leeward portions of all Hawaiian islands and interior sections of Hawai‘i Island where a Red Flag Warning remains in effect through 6 p.m. If necessary to protect public safety, Hawaiian Electric may implement its Public Safety Power Shutoff program to proactively shut off power in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk. 

The Hawai‘i Department of Health has confirmed a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases to 10 in the state in 2025 (one on Maui, nine on Oʻahu). The affected individual in this current case was exposed to the virus while traveling in a region where dengue is common.

The Lahaina O-Bon Festival will return to Lahaina Jodo Mission on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, marking the first time the full-scale event will be held on temple grounds since the August 2023 wildfire destroyed three historic Buddhist temples in Lahaina.

After 14 years of dedicated mentorship at the Pāʻia Youth & Cultural Center, Brandon LaRue — known affectionately as “Brando” — is bidding aloha to his second home. His next chapter in life will be as youth director at the Maui Family YMCA. And he takes with him a simple, but profound secret of connecting […]

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation notifies road users that Kalā Road near Kahului Airport will be closed from 10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 2 through 5 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 3, for paving work under the bridge near the airport cargo entry/exit.

Maui surfer Eli Hanneman came out firing at the US Opening of Surfing in the same form he won with in 2023, posting a 14.67 heat total in the Round of 64 on Friday.

A Wind Advisory is now in effect until 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. The National Weather Service is forecasting northeast to east winds, blowing at 20-30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

Maui Now and Managing Editor and journalist, Wendy Osher were recognized by the Society of Professional Journalism Hawaiʻi with a second place award for multimedia reporting, and third place for overall news site.

A Hawaiʻi delegation recently joined Indigenous leaders from across the Pacific for a cultural ceremony at the sacred marae of Taputapuātea on Raʻiātea Island in French Polynesia. The event, held on the final day of the annual Raromataʻi Festival, was focused around the formal signing of a new Charter of Cultural Heritage, Education and Community […]

The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) is alerting the public that the National Weather Service (NWS) in Honolulu is extending the Red Flag Warning for portions of the state through 6 p.m. Saturday, based on current observations and model guidance.

Maui County’s Department of Parks and Recreation will host “Sunset Tunes,” a free, outdoor music series featuring live performances by local musicians, on five Fridays in August and September at Kalama Beach Park in Kīhei. The family-friendly events will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 1, Aug. 22, Aug. 29, Sept. 5 […]

Sea turtle nesting season in Hawaiʻi is in full swing, with peak months running through November. This is a critical time for the Hawaiian green sea turtles, or honu, a species that has seen a steady increase in nesting activity across the islands since 2020. This positive trend brings a shared responsibility for all of […]

The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, at 11:45 a.m. he siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.

Tsunami waves generated by distant earthquakes take hours to reach the Hawaiian Islands, giving people time to evacuate vulnerable areas. Local tsunami, however, do not need to travel far to reach our shores, leaving a much shorter time to respond.

Hawaiian Electric continues to closely monitor weather conditions particularly for leeward portions of all Hawaiian islands and interior sections of Hawai‘i Island where a Red Flag Warning remains in effect through 6 p.m.

Starting in the 2025-26 school year, the Hawai‘i State Department of Education will implement changes to school meal pricing, including expanded access to free meals for more students. Under Act 139, students who qualify for reduced-price meals will now receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day. This means no cost for […]

A mix of culinary arts, creative film, food and environmental stewardship will come together Aug. 23 under the stars in South Maui at the next Huliau Food & Film Festival, an event to benefit the Maui Huliau Foundation, which is dedicated to promoting environmental literacy and leadership among Maui’s youth through community-based educational experiences. This […]