Maui News

Gov. Josh Green, M.D., Commander in Chief of the Hawai‘i National Guard, today signed an emergency proclamation that authorizes the Adjutant General, Brig. Gen. Stephen F. Logan, to activate the National Guard. Logan will use the authorization to commence Operation Hoʻopauahi (to extinguish fire) to keep an aircrew ready to provide aerial firefighting capabilities to augment county and state level first responder elements.

Wing and SUP foil races will open the 2025 Molokaʻi 2 Oʻahu Paddleboard World Championships, presented by the US Coast Guard, on Sunday, July 20, marking the first of two weekends of racing across the Kaiwi Channel. The prone and standup paddle board events will follow on Sunday, July 27.

Irish Mahoney’s Umani Farms Maui business plan was judged the top entry and winner of a $15,000 grant in the fourth Best Business Plan contest, staged by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Business Development Center.

A recent study by the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization has highlighted the success of the Good Jobs Hawaiʻi program, with participants from the UH Maui College campus seeing the largest wage gains of any campus statewide. The UHERO report posted July 7 by Rachel Inafuku and Tim Halliday found that graduates from the […]

A researcher-keiki collaboration aims to foster a deep connection to the land and community through storytelling. The Coastal Research Collaborative (CRC) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa developed The Sand Dance, a storybook that was inspired by a play researchers co-created with students at Ka‘a‘awa Elementary. 

Kahului’s average gas price is holding steady near its lowest point of the year, despite a small recent increase. According to the latest AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in Kahului is now $4.51. That’s 3 cents more than last week, but it remains 22 cents lower […]

The Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association, in partnership with the Maui County Hawaiian Canoe Association, will host the 2025 HCRA State Championship Regatta on Saturday, Aug. 2, at Hanakaʻōʻō Beach Park in Lahaina.

A teen from Hāna, Maui was airlifted to the Maui Memorial Medical Center in critical, life-threatening condition after suffering injuries in a fall from an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on Thursday.

Maui Kupono, LLC, in partnership with the County of Maui Department of Public Works and SSFM, will conduct road reconstruction on Mill Street—from Halewili Street to Lower Main Street—on Saturday and Sunday, July 19–20, and again on July 26–27.

A new partnership between Maui Gold Pineapple and Amazon Air is being called a “game-changer” for Hawaiʻi’s agricultural industry, providing a direct, fast and cost-effective shipping solution to the continental United States. Beginning with a test shipment early this month, the collaboration has already slashed freight costs by up to 60% and opened up new markets for the product.

Maui Ocean Center will host its annual Coral Spawning Night from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 26. Not only will guests have the chance to witness coral spawning, but they can also hear the latest updates on pioneering coral research currently underway off the coast of Maui.

The indictment alleges that Harris and Johnson conspired with each other and carried out a wire fraud scheme, wherein they are accused of submitting false claims to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, claiming to have suffered income, housing, and property losses as a result of two federal disasters, when, as Harris and Johnson both knew, they did not live in the disaster area or suffer any such losses.

A delegation led by Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen visited New York to submit the state of Hawai‘i’s third Voluntary Local Review to the United Nations. The report, submitted by Hawai‘i Green Growth, outlines how the state is working toward a more resilient future. The report’s submission marked the culmination of a multi-year, cross-sector effort. […]

Kula Hospital is hosting its first Upcountry Healthcare Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 30 at the hospital grounds in Keokea. This event offers residents the opportunity to explore a variety of job opportunities and contribute to their community. The hospital, operated by Maui Health, is seeking licensed practical nurses, certified nursing […]

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation notifies the public of the re-opening of the North Shore Greenway bike and pedestrian path adjacent to Kahului Airport.

Maui County’s non-seasonally adjusted unemployment was 3.6% in June, according to data released by the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. The rate remains well below the 4.8% unemployment recorded one year before, in June 2024, but higher than the rate reported the month before of 2.9% in May.

As Senate Republicans advanced a bill to cut $9 billion in federal spending—including major reductions to public broadcasting—Sen. Mazie Hirono called for protections for broadcasters that provide critical emergency alerts.

For the first time since 2022, the County of Maui is planning to offer approximately $301.8 million in General Obligation (GO) bonds for public sale to fund key projects. The planned sale reflects the County’s excellent financial standing, according to the County Department of Finance.

US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), lead Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, today voted against a bill that cuts $9 billion to foreign aid and public broadcasting.

Maui Public Art Corps is accepting nominations for public spaces across the county to host future art installations and experiences.