Maui News
DAGS land surveyor follows in famous ancestor’s surveying footsteps
Meyer Cummins, a land surveyor in the Land Survey Division at the Department of Accounting and General Services has an interesting genealogy that connects him with major historical figures in Molokaʻi’s land history.
Free virtual autism training for families, providers offered by UH Mānoa
Families and professionals are invited to register for ECHO Autism Hawaiʻi’s free virtual learning sessions, an opportunity to gain practical strategies and expert support to improve support for autistic individuals.
Pacific Missile Range Facility aids in protecting threatened seabirds on Kauaʻi
The annual fledging of Newell’s shearwaters (ʻAʻo) and Hawaiian petrels (ʻUaʻu) on Kauaʻi starts Sept. 15 and runs through Dec. 15, marking a critical period for two of Hawaiʻi’s most threatened seabirds.
The MACC presents Nobuntu in the Castle Theater, Nov. 18, 2025
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents the dynamic African a cappella group, Nobuntu, in a MACC Presents concert in the Castle Theater, on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 pm. Tickets go on sale online only at 10 a.m. to MACC members on Monday, Sept. 15, and to the general public on Tuesday, Sept. 16.
Kīhei Community Association announce guest speakers for Sept. 16 meeting
Kīhei residents are invited to attend the Kīhei Community Association meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at Pro Arts Playhouse in Azeka Makai. Doors open at 6 p.m.
New campaign aims to raise awareness of early psychosis in Hawaiʻi youth
Recognizing the early signs of psychosis in teens and young adults is key to helping them get the care and support they need, according to the Hawaiʻi Department of Health.
Baldwin High School graduate awarded four-year scholarship for travel management degree
Samantha Citrawireja, a recent graduate of H.P. Baldwin High School in Wailuku, has been named as one of seven recipients of the prestigious Ho‘oilina Scholarship. The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority announced that the scholarship, which provides approximately $12,000 annually for four years, will support Citrawireja and her peers as they pursue a bachelor’s degree in Travel […]
New board of directors announced for Maui Hotel & Lodging Association
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association officially inducted its new 2025-2026 Board of Directors at its annual meeting on Sept. 10 at the Fairmont Kea Lani. The new board members were elected from a list of candidates nominated by association’s property and allied members. Executive Director John Pele expressed his confidence in the new leadership. “I am honored to […]
Real property tax reform focus of new Council special committee
The Special Committee on Real Property Tax Reform will hold its first meeting at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Council Chamber, Council Chair Alice Lee announced Friday. Lee, who also serves as the committee’s chair, said the meeting’s agenda includes several measures, including an administration proposal to allow a partial home exemption or long-term-rental exemption for property owners who […]
FAA study: Kahului Airport relatively low-risk for runway safety; more incidents reported at Honolulu
A new study on runway safety at US airports shows that Kahului Airport had no high-risk runway incursions between 2021 and 2024. All 11 of the airport’s recorded runway incursions during that four-year period were classified as lower-risk events.
Open house on Olowalu Temporary Debris Storage restoration plan to be held Sept. 20
Information on restoration plans for the Olowalu site used for temporary storage of wildfire debris will be shared at an open house on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Lahaina Resource Center.
Reminder: Holomua Kākou returns to Lānaʻi next week
Mayor Richard Bissen is bringing Holomua Kākou back to Lānaʻi on Monday, Sept. 15, and Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, as part of his continuing effort to take county government to the rural communities that are part of Maui County.
Maui nonprofit hosts workshops on workplace rights following enforcement action
A series of free “Know Your Rights” workshops is being offered to help prepare Maui residents for potential immigration enforcement activity. The virtual trainings begin at 9 a.m. Monday and are hosted by the nonprofit Roots Reborn. The sessions are aimed at empowering both employees and employers with information about their rights. According to Roots […]
2025 Workforce Development Hero Award winners announced
Katie Taladay, director of Workforce Development at the Maui Economic Development Board, is the Maui winner of the 2025 Workforce Development Hero Award, the Hawaiʻi Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announced.
Leader of Rotary action group addressing dementia to speak at Lahaina Sunset, Sept. 16
The creator of The Alzheimer’s/Dementia Rotary Action Group in Hawaiʻi, Calvin Hara, will speak at the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025.
$30K settlement reached for boat grounding at Maui’s Honolua-Mokulē‘ia Bay
The Hawai‘i Board of Land and Natural Resources on Friday unanimously approved a proposed $30,448.67 settlement agreement with Kapalua Kai Sailing, Inc., for the grounding of its vessel, Hula Girl, inside Maui’s Honolua-Mokulē‘ia Bay Marine Life Conservation District, on Jan. 31, 2025.
First Hawaiian Bank opens new branch in the Lahaina Cannery Mall
First Hawaiian Bank held the blessing and opening of its new branch at Lahaina Cannery Mall on Friday.
County Department of Housing seeks applications for FY 2027 Affordable Housing Fund projects
The County of Maui Department of Housing is seeking applications for affordable housing projects that will be funded by the Affordable Housing Fund in Fiscal Year 2027. The projects must propose housing solutions that provide housing for families earning 140% and below of the County of Maui’s median family income.
Update: 7.5 earthquake off East Coast of Kamchatka Russia; No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi
An update was issued at 5:19 p.m. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says that based on all available data, there is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi. This will be the final statement issued for this event, unless additional data is received.
Closures on Nāpilihau and Honoapi‘ilani Saturday for traffic signal installation
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is notifying highway users that portions of Nāpilihau Street and Honoapi‘ilani Highway near Nāpili Plaza will be closed on Saturday, Sept. 13 as crews will be installing a new traffic signal at the intersection.
