Maui News
OHA, Hawaiian Council launch $6.1M emergency aid for Native Hawaiians
The Hawaiian Council is now accepting applications for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ $6.1 million Emergency Assistance Program to help Native Hawaiians affected by the federal government shutdown or the loss of SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Maui intern honored as state highlights progress of Hele Imua workforce program
The Senate Committee on Ways and Means received an update this week from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations on the rollout of Hele Imua, a statewide paid internship program that helps fill vacancies in government jobs and build a local talent pipeline for public service.
Hotel Wailea to host exclusive sake dinner Dec. 11
The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea will host an exclusive culinary experience on Thursday, Dec. 11, featuring IWA 5 of Japan, the acclaimed sake house founded by Richard Geoffroy, former legendary chef de cave of Dom Pérignon.
Maui Health Foundation representative to speak at Rotary meeting in Lahaina
The upcoming meeting of the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset on Nov. 18 features Leana Taylor, director of philanthropy at the Maui Health Foundation. Her position was created to expand outreach efforts in support of Maui’s healthcare system.
Navy to start ventilating eighth Red Hill Facility tank; air quality monitoring continues
Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill will begin venting tank 20 at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility this week, marking another step in the facility’s decommissioning process. Tank decommissioning involves various steps, to include defueling, venting, and ultimately the permanent closure of each tank.
Staff say Maui Job Corps’ urgent enrollment goal is to keep program alive
Maui’s only free live-in career training program for young adults is calling on the community to help spread the word: Maui Job Corps Center in Makawao is open, enrolling and needs new students to stay active.
Hawaiian Electric monitoring wildfire risk conditions on Hawai‘i Island
Due to a significant shift in weather with low humidity and strong wind gusts on Hawai‘i Island today, Hawaiian Electric is monitoring conditions that may lead to an increased risk of wildfires. This PSPS watch could also potentially extend to Maui and O‘ahu later this week based on current weather forecasts.
Reminder: Maui County Senior Fair set for Saturday at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
Health, financial, fraud prevention and other information beneficial to kupuna and entertainment headlined by Uluwehi Guerrero and his Hālau Hula Kauluokalā highlight the 52nd Maui County Senior Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center.
HDOT releases Multimodal Transportation Plan advancing Navahine Climate Settlement commitments
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation’s release of its Priority Multimodal Network Plan marks another major milestone in implementing the Navahine v. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Settlement Agreement, the world’s first judicially enforceable climate settlement requiring a government to achieve zero transportation emissions by 2045.
Rotary sponsors food drives for Maui Food Bank
In collaboration with the Maui Food Bank, eight Maui Rotary clubs will collect non-perishable food items and cash donations for the Maui Food Bank. The drive is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations of food and funds will help provide safe and nutritious food to anyone in Maui County who is at risk of going hungry.
DOH alert: recall of BYHEART Infant Formula due to potential contamination
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health, Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents to a recall issued by ByHeart Inc. for select lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula product, due to potential contamination of Clostridium botulinum.
Skunk captured at Hilo Harbor
A live skunk was captured at Hilo Harbor last Friday, Nov. 7, after two separate people from a shipping company reported seeing a skunk around Pier 1 early Thursday morning.
The Salvation Army Kahului Corps readies to kick off Red Kettle and Angel Tree campaigns
The Salvation Army Kahului Corps will ring in the joy of giving during the holiday season with its Red Kettle Kick-Off at Kahului Walmart on Nov. 15, 2025. The festive event also launches the start of Angel Tree, The Salvation Army’s annual program which provides Christmas gifts to keiki and kūpuna in need.
Three names surface on list to fill vacant council seat for Kahului residency area
Councilmembers will choose from a list of three names when seeking to fill the council vacancy for the Kahului residency area at a special meeting planned to start Nov. 20 and conclude by Nov. 25, the Office of Council Services announced.
Community input sought for Statewide Historic Preservation Plan
DLNR’s State Historic Preservation Division is beginning the process to update the Statewide Historic Preservation Plan, which will guide preservation priorities, partnerships and strategies across Hawaiʻi through 2034.
Hawaiʻi’s Finest Clothing celebrates grand opening of first Maui Store on Nov. 14
Hawaiʻi’s Finest Clothing celebrates the grand opening of its first Maui retail location at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Upcountry Winter Fest brings seasonal magic to Upcountry Maui
The Upcountry Winter Fest presented by the Kekaulike High School Foundation is returning this year, bringing a sparkling array of winter activities, live entertainment, and seasonal delights to Upcountry, Maui.
KSM Hawaiian Ensemble featured in November Hawaiian Music Series, Nov. 20
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation announced the November edition of the Hawaiian Music Series, featuring a special performance by the talented Kamehameha Schools Maui Hawaiian Ensemble. The free concert will take place on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at 6 p.m. on the Ocean Lawn of the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Kāʻanapali, with free validated self-parking available.
Renters’ Rights Training offers education to local tenants and landlords
Local tenants and landlords are invited to attend a Renters’ Rights Training on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. This free, community-centered event will provide residents with vital information about their rights as renters, strategies for addressing housing issues, and resources for navigating landlord-tenant challenges.
Hawaiʻi Tourism speaking at Kīhei-Wailea Rotary, Nov. 12
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority’s Meagan De Gaia will speak about the HTA’s Maui Destination Management Action Plan at the upcoming meeting of the Rotary Club of Kīhei-Wailea on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. De Gaia, the HTA’s Destination Manager for Maui and Lānaʻi, will speak about the Maui DMAP and ask for community input.
