Maui News
Maui nonprofits Kahākūkahi Foundation and Whale Trust among finalists for KaiAloha’s Eco Warrior Grant
This Thanksgiving season, the retail brand KaiAloha Supply is celebrating the spirit of giving with the launch of their 2025 Eco Warrior Grant.
Three Maui golfers qualify for 2026 Sony Open in Hawaiʻi amateur field
Three Maui golfers — Anson Cabello of Kahului, Reagan James Miles of Kīhei and Tyler Loree of Kula — are among the 12 amateurs selected to compete in the 2026 Sony Open in Hawaiʻi Qualifier on Nov. 24 at Waiʻalae Country Club.
Deadly crash claims life of Kula woman
A 21-year-old Kula woman suffered fatal injuries in a single-vehicle collision on Holopuni Road in Kula on Saturday afternoon. The crash occurred about 340 feet east of Pūlehu Road at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Nov. 15, 2025.
Administration removes coffee tariffs following bipartisan effort led by Reps. Tokuda, Timmons
US Reps. Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02) and William Timmons (R-SC-04), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Coffee Caucus had led a bipartisan letter earlier this year urging the administration to remove coffee from tariffs in an effort to protect American jobs and secure a stable supply chain for the US economy.
Rotary Club of Kīhei-Wailea to host islandwide e-cycle fundraiser Nov. 22
The Rotary Satellite Club of Kīhei-Wailea has announced an upcoming islandwide E-Cycle Fundraiser to help safely dispose of old electronics while raising funds for community projects.
Royal Lahaina GM named to Hotel Management’s 2025 ‘GMs to Watch’ list
Nicholas Kuhns, general manager of Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows, has been named to Hotel Management’s “2025 GMs to Watch” list, recognizing creative, resilient and dynamic leaders in the hospitality industry.
OHA and DHHL to discuss housing: Exclusive negotiation period begins for Kakaʻako Makai Lot I
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the Department of Hawaiian Homelands are entering into an exclusive negotiation period regarding one of OHA’s nine parcels of land in Kaka‘ako Makai for potential residential development.
Imua Family Services Names Jeremiah Savage as Chief Financial Officer
Imua Family Services has appointed Jeremiah Savage as its Chief Financial Officer, a new position within the agency designed to strengthen the organization’s financial infrastructure and support its 78-year-old mission of helping children across Maui County reach their full potential.
Previously on Oʻahu and Big Island, ‘Hot Kūpuna Nights’ a first for Lahaina on Nov. 20
The County of Maui Office of Recovery, in collaboration with Hawaiian Music Perpetuation Society, is hosting Hot Kūpuna Nights on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Royal Lahaina Resort Ballroom.
Krank Cycles seeking volunteer help to assemble 450 bikes for Christmas giveaway
Krank Cycles Maui is seeking volunteer help to assemble 450 bicycles for a Christmas giveaway for deserving keiki in Maui County.
Temporary parking set up ahead of upgrades to Lower Pāʻia Beach Park main lot
Ahead of a project to upgrade the main parking lot at Lower Pāʻia Beach Park near Pāʻia Youth and Cultural Center, the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation is beginning to construct a temporary parking area west of the existing beach park lot.
Report projects post-shutdown OGG travel surge with TSA data
Kahului International Airport (OGG) is expected to see one of the nation’s steepest surges in passenger traffic this holiday season, according to a new analysis of Transportation Security Administration data by Luxury Link.
Hannah Brown Memorial Impaired Driving Awareness Rally, Nov. 26
The family and friends of Hannah Brown will gather in front of the County Building, located at 200 S. High Street in Wailuku, to kick off Maui County’s Impaired Driving Awareness Holiday Campaign at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. They will be joined by the Maui Police Department’s Traffic Division, Hawaiʻi Alcohol Policy Alliance, […]
Mele Hawaiʻi reimagined: Makuakāne Fellow revitalizing Hawaiian music through use of experimental expression
Nicholas Kealiʻi Lum is weaving tradition and innovation into his in-depth studies of mele at University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani College of Hawaiian Language.
ASB’s 2025 Workplace Giving Program contributes $277,000 to four local nonprofits
American Savings Bank announced the results of its 2025 Kahiau Giving Campaign, contributing more than $277,000 to four local nonprofits. This year, 94% of teammates participated in the annual employee-led initiative, a 2% increase from the prior year. Since its inception nearly 15 years ago, the Kahiau program has generated more than $4 million in total donations.
Alaska Air Group names new senior leaders across Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air
The Alaska Air Group board of directors has announced four senior leadership appointments across Alaska Airlines and its regional subsidiary, Horizon Air.
Gov. Josh Green proclaims National Nurse Practitioner Week in Hawai‘i
The declaration highlights the vital role of NPs in improving health care access for residents statewide.
UH study finds Hawaiian pilot whales eat 416 million squid a year to power deep dives
For the first time, scientists have calculated a detailed “energetic budget” for Hawaiʻi’s short-finned pilot whales, revealing what it takes to power their extreme, 800-meter (2,600-foot) dives for food.
High Bacteria Count Advisory issued at Fleming Beach, Maui
The public is advised of a water quality exceedance of enterococci at Fleming Beach (North), Maui. Levels of 207 per 100 mL have been detected during routine beach monitoring. The beach has been posted and this advisory will remain in effect until water sample results no longer exceed the threshold level of 130 enterococci per 100 mL.
Animated shorts preserving Lahaina’s Soul to Screen in Kīhei
Cinema fans have the opportunity to view animated short films celebrating the enduring history and cultural heritage of Lahaina at a free event, the reprise of the Hui Mo‘olelo: Lahaina Film Festival, on Nov. 29, at ProArts Playhouse in Kīhei.
