Maui News
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.
Maui Prep’s Paniolo Night returns, Nov. 15
Maui Prep’s annual community celebration, Paniolo Night, is returning on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Maui Prep campus.
Four ocean legends inducted into Hawaiʻi Waterman Hall of Fame
The ceremony celebrated surfing pioneers Patti Paniccia and Rochelle Ballard alongside paddling champions Johnny “Johnny Mac” McCandless and Lauren Spalding.
TY Management donates $117,000 to three Maui Junior Golf nonprofits
Maui junior golfers enjoyed a chance to play the Kapalua Plantation Golf Course on Sunday, before today’s (Nov. 10, 2025) reopening. The course has been closed since Sept. 2, 2025. Sunday’s event hosted approximately 48 golfers between the ages of 10-17.
County of Maui offices to be closed Tuesday in observance of Veterans Day
County of Maui offices, facilities and services will be closed or modified on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day.
Marine Institute to lead Hawaiian monk seal response program on Maui
The Marine Institute at Maui Ocean Center is partnering with the NOAA to strengthen efforts to protect endangered Hawaiian monk seals on Maui.
Video: Episode 36 Kīlauea eruption marked by dual fountains and ‘volnado’
Episode 36 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ended abruptly at 4:16 p.m. HST on November 9 after just under 5 hours of continuous fountaining. Lava fountains reached a maximum of 1000-1100 ft during this episode.
12th Annual Hawaiian Airlines Made In Maui County Festival sparkles with aloha, community support
The 12th Annual Hawaiian Airlines Made In Maui County Festival concluded this weekend past with resounding success, according to event organizers, delivering two days of vibrant community gathering, spirited activities, and overwhelming enthusiasm for local products.
Maui police seeks public help in locating woman reported missing from Kahului
Tabitha Williams, 29, of Kahului was reported missing by a concerned family member on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, after not being able to contact her since the end of September. She was last seen about a week ago after a friend dropped her off at a grocery store located at the Maui Lani Shopping Center in Wailuku.
Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents ACTIVATIONS: After Hours, Nov. 21
Maui Arts & Cultural Center announces the latest iteration in its program series, ACTIVATIONS: After Hours at the Gallery. The event takes place on Friday, Nov. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. and features an evening of acoustic and dance performances that come to life in and around Schaefer International Gallery.
Central Pacific Financial Corp. announces Paul Yonamine’s retirement from Board
Central Pacific Financial Corp., parent company of Central Pacific Bank, announced that Paul Yonamine has retired from both the CPF and CPB Board of Directors, effective Nov. 6, 2025. Yonamine has served as a director since 2017. He will continue to have the honorary title of Chairman Emeritus in recognition of his service to the bank as a former Chair of the Board.
Sensei Lānaʻi, A Four Seasons Resort appoints Lanikai Lindsey as Resort Manager
This marks a return to Lānaʻi for Lanikai Lindsey, who helped open the Lodge at Koele nearly two decades ago as part of the original Four Seasons rebranding team.
Kula Community Association hosts State Fire Marshal for public meeting, Nov. 12
The Kula Community Association invites Upcountry residents to its General Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 6-8 p.m. at the Kula Community Center. State Fire Marshal Dori Booth will share insights on fire suppression strategy and statewide preparedness.
Luis Salaveria named UH’s next vice president for budget and finance
Luis P. Salaveria has been selected to be the next University of Hawaiʻi vice president for budget and finance and chief financial officer.
HDOT launches Priority Multimodal Network; learn more at Nov. 13 meeting
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation has announced the launch of its Priority Multimodal Network, a statewide initiative identifying 113 projects designed to improve pedestrian, bicycle and transit access across the state highway system.
HDOT to host final meeting on Hāna Highway historic bridge improvements, Nov. 18
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration Central Federal Lands Highway Division, will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, to discuss planned improvements to six historic bridges along Hāna Highway (Route 360) between Huelo and Hāna town in East Maui.
Ben Franklin Winter Craft Fair returns Nov. 23
HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts will host the annual Ben Franklin Winter Craft Fair on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Macy’s parking structure at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului.
American Savings Bank’s Hui Kapili program honored for boosting Hawaiʻi’s building industry
American Savings Bank has received national recognition from the American Bankers Association (ABA) Foundation for its Hui Kapili Accelerator, earning a 2025 ABA Foundation Community Commitment Award in the Community and Economic Development category.
Haʻikū Community Association to host final public meeting of 2025 on Nov. 12
The Haʻikū Community Association has announced it will host its last meeting of 2025 on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Haʻikū Community Center.
Lawmakers get update on Hawaiʻi biosecurity plan, first industry partnership in development
The Senate Committee on Ways and Means received an update from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity on efforts to bolster Hawaiʻi’s biosecurity network to protect local agriculture, people and natural resources from pests and invasive species.
