Maui News
High bacteria count advisory at Hanakaʻōʻō, Maui
The public is advised of a water quality exceedance of enterococci at Hanakaʻōʻō, Maui. Levels of 1298 per 100 mL have been detected during routine beach monitoring.
Kaumahina Wayside on Maui remains closed for waterline repairs following storm
Kaumahina Wayside on Maui remains closed for repairs on an intake waterline following a severe storm earlier this week.
Maui Land & Pineapple to host Hāliʻimaile Bay Market on Valentine’s Day
Nearly 30 local vendors will return to Hāliʻimaile this Valentine’s Day as Maui Land & Pineapple Company hosts its monthly Hāliʻimaile Bay Market, offering a wide selection of Maui-made foods, desserts, crafts and gifts. Returning favorites and new vendors will feature baked goods and treats, handmade jewelry, apparel, specialty foods, ice cream and other locally made products.
Rep. Daniel Holt of Oʻahu resigns following appointment to Executive Branch
Rep. Daniel Holt (D-28, Sand Island, Iwilei, Chinatown) today announced that he will not seek another term in the State House, with his final day in office set for Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. This decision comes after Governor Josh Green appointed Holt as Special Assistant to the Chair of the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Honoapiʻilani Highway lane closures begin Tuesday in Lahaina
A southbound lane of Honoapiʻilani Highway between Dickenson and Prison streets will close around the clock starting Tuesday for drain line work, according to the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation. The 24/7 closure begins at 7 a.m. Feb. 17 and is expected to last at least two weeks. For West Maui families and workers, the project […]
Gov. Green cancels National Governors Association trip, reaffirms full transparency in ongoing investigation
Gov. Josh Green has canceled his trip to the National Governors Association meeting, reaffirming his full transparency and expediency in an ongoing investigation. The investigation focuses on campaign finance violations involving Hawai‘i’s Executive Branch of government.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General addresses ongoing investigation into possible public corruption
The Hawaiʻi Department of the Attorney General held a press briefing on Friday to address an ongoing investigation into possible public corruption.
New in-flight menus launching for Hawaiian, Alaska Airlines
Travelers flying on Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines will see updated meal options this spring, including dishes created by Honolulu chefs and Pacific Northwest favorites like Beecher’s Mac & Cheese. Hawaiian Airlines introduced a refreshed domestic First Class menu crafted by Honolulu-born Chef Robynne Maii for flights departing Hawaiʻi for the US Mainland. The new […]
Aloha United Way’s 211 Annual Report reveals rising housing and food needs across Hawaiʻi
Aloha United Way’s 211 Statewide Helpline handled 99,576 contacts, including calls, texts, and online requests, marking the highest volume since 2021, when communities were still facing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi is opening doors for local students to explore careers in health care
Kaiser Permanente reports these initiatives represent an investment in the community, offering students from intermediate school to college the chance to gain real-world experience, earn college credit, and explore their passions right here on Maui.
Community invited to Council Member Batangan’s Feb. 27 Kahului town hall
Council Member Kauanoe Batangan, who took office Jan. 5, announced today that he plans to host his first town hall Feb. 27 from 5-7 p.m. at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College.
Reps. Tokuda joins in introducing Bipartisan Bill to strengthen US supply chains
US Reps. Jill Tokuda, a Democrat from Hawaiʻi, and Neal Dunn, a Republican from Florida—members of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party—introduced the Rare Earth Magnet Market Revitalization Act. The bill is aimed at strengthen America’s supply chains, protect national security, and rebuild domestic manufacturing capacity for rare earth magnets — critical components used in everything from missiles to cars to cell phones.
Candlelight vigil set Tuesday evening to highlight aloha, unity and peace
Maui County will host a candlelight vigil at 6 p.m. Feb. 17 for residents to join in shared commitment to aloha, unity, peace and compassion. The event will be held on the Kalana O Maui front lawn at 200 S. High St. in Wailuku.
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Hirono joins colleagues in demanding ICE halt actions against children
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono of Hawaiʻi joined Sens. Ed Markey (D-MA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and eight colleagues in writing a letter urging the Trump Administration to halt enforcement actions against minors and develop policies aimed at protecting them.
High court clears path for $4 billion wildfire settlement payments
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that insurance companies cannot intervene in the $4 billion Maui wildfire settlement, removing a legal hurdle for thousands of survivors awaiting compensation.
Volcano Watch — Handling the pressure: what gases trapped inside crystals tell us
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists use tiny features within crystals in erupted lava to answer big questions about the underlying plumbing system at Kīlauea.
HCF’s Maui Strong Fund and House Maui program award $6M to expand housing pathways for wildfire survivors
Hawai‘i Community Foundation announced a combined award of $6.34 million to Hawaiian Community Assets to expand the Ua Hale A‘ela program, a transformative initiative providing safe, affordable housing and clear pathways to homeownership for families affected by the devastating Maui wildfires.
Lahaina: Maui native to debut new hana keaka on rebuilding after wildfires
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa will debut Lele Wale, a new hana keaka (Hawaiian theatre work) that takes audiences on a journey of community rebuilding in the wake of the Lahaina wildfires. The production honors those who were lost, those who survived, and those who still carry the weight of rebuilding on Maui. Performances run March 4–8 in the Earle Ernst Lab Theatre at Kennedy Theatre.
Action 4 Animals, community turn out to walk in solidarity with Buddhist monks on journey of peace
The cold, wet and rainy day in Volcano didn’t stop any of those who participated in the nonprofit’s Aloka the Peace Dog Walk for Peace this past weekend from showing their support for compassion, love and peace.
UH System reaches 20% of net-zero energy goal
In 2025, the University of Hawaiʻi System has achieved 20.49% of its goal to become net-zero, according to a recent report submitted to the Hawaiʻi State Legislature. The target is for all 10 UH campuses to produce as much renewable energy as they consume by Jan. 1, 2035.
