Maui News

US Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii hosts a spotlight forum today, highlighting the importance of funding for minority students.  

The annual three-student, team competition is a full-day of intense academic tests on an extensive range of topics related to Japan, including contemporary Japan, culture and traditions, geography, politics, history, Japan-Hawaiʻi ties, language, and more.

Local food and product vendors gathered Wednesday to show off their goods at the inaugural Food and Product Innovation Network Day at the Capitol, a convening of exhibitors, partners and stakeholders to highlight the collective impact of Hawai‘i’s food and product innovation ecosystem.

The upcoming Kīhei 4th Friday Town Party takes place on Feb. 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Azeka Shopping Center Mauka.

There’s less than a week left to apply for money to make your community a better place to live. The deadline to complete an application for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge Grant is Wednesday, March 4 at noon Hawaiʻi time.

Maui Open Studios concludes its three week self-guided art experience with a grand finale weekend in South Maui, Feb. 28 through March 1, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Maui Economic Development Board presents a new Tech ʻOhana talk on March 11, featuring Doug Nelson, Founder and CEO of Kinection and Partner with The Prompt. He will explore some of the human skills that matter most for effective collaboration, even as artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly important part of work environments.

Rooted in the Hāmākua region, the project finds its heartbeat in a Hui Moʻolelo recording featuring Hawaiian scholar, educator, and philosopher Pūlama Collier and her son, Kiaʻi Collier, Manager of ʻĀina Stewardship at Hawaiʻi Land Trust.

Maui Fire Survivors have filed a Petition for Writ of Mandamus with the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court seeking immediate action to  dismiss ongoing insurance company appeals that they claim are delaying settlement payments to thousands of Maui fire survivors and families.

Arc of Maui County brought big smiles and even bigger hearts together this Valentine’s Day at its annual celebration for the IDD community–individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  The nonprofit, which has been supporting the community for more than 70 years spreading love and connection by bringing together more than 160 attendees for an afternoon filled with laughter, dance, sweet treats, crafts, community connection and lots of love.

This collaboration brings together two mission-driven organizations committed to reducing cat overpopulation in Hawaiʻi through ethical rescue practices, accessible veterinary care, and community education.

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers identified 10 new species and seven new groups of Hawaiian leaf-roller moths. While new species are frequently discovered, the description of a new genus of insects is a much rarer event; seven groups at once is almost unheard of.

As part of the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education’s continued commitment to farm-to-school initiatives and student wellness, the mandarins have been available to school distributors since January, following Mahi Pono’s first commercial harvest of the Hawaiʻi-grown crop. Mahi Pono’s mandarins will be available to schools statewide throughout the spring harvest season.

The County of Maui Department of ʻŌiwi Resources is awarding funding to 11 local projects through the competitive County of Maui grants program.  

An eight-week, intensive, hands-on carpentry pre-apprenticeship program is available at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, free of charge.

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is conducting a public informational meeting to present the ongoing planning studies for the reconstruction of Runway 2-20 at Kahului Airport.

Maui Preparatory Academy proudly presents Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. This vibrant, 60-minute musical adaptation of the Pixar classic is making a splash at the Bozich Center, March 6-8, 2026.

The County of Maui Office of Economic Development is encouraging Maui County businesses to participate in the Maui Nui Business Health Check, a countywide survey focused on understanding current business conditions and identifying opportunities that support recovery, stability and long-term growth. 

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has selected AEA Consulting, an internationally recognized firm specializing in cultural strategy and planning, to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for the development of a Native Hawaiian Cultural Center in Kakaʻako Makai — a project rooted in community, culture, and the revitalization of Native Hawaiian presence in urban Honolulu.

First Hawaiian, Inc. announced today that Alan Arizumi, vice chairman of First Hawaiian, Inc. and First Hawaiian Bank, will retire effective April 3, 2026, following more than 40 years of service. Executive Vice President Michael Tottori will assume responsibility for the Wealth Management Group and join the Senior Management Committee.