Maui News
Federal government shutdown begins; What Hawaiʻi residents need to know
A federal government shutdown began Wednesday after Congress failed to pass legislation before the midnight deadline. Passage is needed to keep operations going into the new Fiscal Year. There are some 24,000 federal civilians working in our Hawai‘i, with roughly 19,000 of them working for the military,
Lahaina Strong and Housing Back Hui Coalition urge Maui County Council to pass Bill 9 ‘clean’
Lahaina Strong is calling on the Maui County Council to pass Bill 9 in its “clean form—without carve-outs, amendments, or delay,” and has launched a petition detailing their request.
Maui tourism: Visitor arrivals up slightly, spending rises 23% in August
Two years after the Maui wildfires, the island recorded 205,182 visitors in August 2025, up 2.3% from August 2024 (200,598) but still down 25% compared to August 2019 (273,638).
Update: 1,300 foot lava fountains observed during Episode 34 of eruption at Kīlauea
Update: Episode 34 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ended abruptly at 7:03 a.m. HST on Oct. 1 after just over 6 hours of continuous fountaining.
Monthly all-hazard warning siren test set for 11:45 a.m.
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
Fall and Halloween festivities begin at Maui Mall Village
Enjoy trick-or-treating, a haunted house, seasonal giveaways, community wellness and more at Maui Mall Village this fall.
18th annual Maui ʻUkulele Festival tuning up for Oct. 18 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center will celebrate the musical tradition of Hawaiʻi’s famous four-string instrument on Oct. 19 at the 18th annual Maui ‘Ukulele Festival, a free Maui community music event in the A&B Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion. Gates open at 1:30 p.m. and the free concert starts at 2 p.m. All community members and […]
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa appoints Timothy Nelson as Director of Sales and Marketing
In this role Nelson will lead the resort’s sales, marketing, and revenue strategies, driving growth across group, leisure, and international markets for the 810-room oceanfront property on Kāʻanapali Beach.
Recktenwald retires as Hawai’i Chief Justice
Today marks the end of Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald’s service on the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court. He is stepping down in accordance with the State of Hawaiʻi’s constitutional requirement that judges and justices retire at the age of 70.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority invites Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi residents to shape tourism plans
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority invites Maui County residents to participate in community input sessions, which will provide an opportunity for community members to share their insights, experiences and ideas on the future of tourism on their island.
Bus crash in Laupāhoehoe on Hawaiʻi Island sends 22 to the hospital with minor injuries
Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a traffic crash involving a County of Hawai‘i Hele-On bus that occurred early Tuesday morning, Sept. 30, 2025, along Māmalahoa Highway, (Highway 19), in Laupāhoehoe that sent 22 people to the hospital.
Support breast cancer screenings on Maui and Lāna‘i this October
For every $200 raised, the Maui Health Foundation will be able to fund a mammogram for a woman in need on Maui and Lāna‘i.
Hirono recognizes Impact Aid as vital funding source for Hawaiʻi education
US Sens. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaiʻi) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) have introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Impact Aid Program and designating Sept. 30, 2025, as “Impact Aid Recognition Day.”
Talking is Teaching awareness campaign launched with posters on Maui County buses
The County of Maui Commission on Children & Youth is collaborating with community partners Hoʻoikaika Partnership and Kākou for Keiki to place posters on County buses to increase public awareness in helping parents and caregivers boost children’s early brain and language development.
Maui United Way joins community partners to build firebreak around Lahainaluna HS
Maui United Way organized efforts this past Saturday to protect one Lahainaluna High School and the surrounding community. Sitting upwind of Lahaina town, the campus needed a critical buffer against future wildfires, especially during a season of severe drought.
Maui Council approves MPD participation in Joint Terrorism Task Force with the FBI
Maui County Council members have given initial approval to Bill 92, which authorizes the mayor to enter into an agreement with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for Maui County to participate in a Joint Terrorism Task Force, Honolulu Division. Passed Friday, the measure advances to the full Council for second-and-final reading.
Mālama Wao Akua 2025 Juried Art Exhibition celebrates the Native Species of Maui Nui
Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center, in partnership with East Maui Watershed Partnership, presents Mālama Wao Akua 2025, a juried art exhibition on view from Sept. 12 to Nov. 7, 2025. This exhibition brings together artists, conservationists, and community members to celebrate and protect the native species of Maui, Lāna‘i, Moloka‘i, and Kaho‘olawe.
Hawaiʻi Gov. Green, Secretary of the Army sign non-binding document about military use of state land
The document signed by Gov. Josh Green and Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll reflects a shared understanding about how Hawaiʻi and the Army will discuss protecting lands used by the military, while also supporting national security.
Pāʻia Elementary School to remain closed through Friday; asynchronous distance learning to begin Wednesday
Pāʻia Elementary School will remain closed to students and staff through Friday, Oct. 3, as post-fire restoration efforts continue. Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 1, the school will pivot to asynchronous (self-paced) distance learning.
Maui County Fair announces shuttle service, parking, traffic updates
To ensure safety and efficiency for 98th Maui County Fair participants and area motorists, the County of Maui has coordinated free shuttle services, free and paid parking areas, rideshare sites and traffic impacts for the event from Oct. 2-5, 2025, at the War Memorial Special Events Complex in Wailuku.
