Maui News

Shaw Street in Lahaina will be closed in both directions between Front St. and Waineʻe St. beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 6, 2026. The Water Department reports the closure is due to service repairs.

Hawaiʻi has been awarded $188,892,440 through the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Rural Health Transformation Program as part of a historic $50 billion national investment to strengthen rural healthcare in all 50 states, Gov. Josh Green announced today.

The Pā‘ia Youth & Cultural Center will host a public open house and presentation at their facilities on Jan. 8 at 5 p.m., providing the community an opportunity to learn about plans for a new facility designed to protect youth services from increasing coastal impacts.

The Maui County Council’s Housing and Land Use Committee on Monday deferred action on the creation of new hotel zoning districts following an executive session that lasted over an hour.

Maui Food Bank has appointed Justin George as its new Major Gifts Director, strengthening the organization’s leadership team at a critical time for food security across Maui County.

Maui Memorial Park will be conducting quarterly park cleanings to maintain the grounds and ensure a respectful environment for all. Cleanings are scheduled for Jan. 15, April 15, July 15, and Oct. 15 each year.

Forecasters with the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center are predicting above-normal rainfall for Hawaiʻi through January, providing a hopeful sign of relief for Maui County residents following months of severe drought. However, drought is expected to persist on Hawaiʻi island where the forecast chances for rain are lower and the arid conditions have been […]

Hawaiʻi’s new first-in-the-nation climate impact fee to be paid by tourists took effect Jan. 1, but for now it will not include cruise ship passengers due to an 11th hour ruling by a federal appeals court.

Nālani Kanakaʻole, a fifth-generation loea hula whose life work preserved and perpetuated the ancient traditions of Hawaiian chant and hula kahiko, died peacefully on Jan. 3, 2026, in Hilo. She was 79.

This information will be automatically shared with road maintenance staff to alert crews to potholes and cracks, damaged guardrails, faded pavement markings, road debris and overgrown vegetation.

Hawaiian Airlines, a part of Alaska Airlines, today unveiled a five-year, $600 million investment plan to comprehensively enhance the experience for guests traveling to, from and within the islands. This includes modernizing airport spaces, upgrading technology and retrofitting aircraft interiors, according to the announcement.

Kauanoe Batangan began his term on the Maui County Council Monday morning, stepping into the Kahului residency seat held by the late Council Member Tasha Kama, a fulfillment of her final wish for him to succeed her.

The rankings were released by the Shanghai Ranking Consultancy; the annual Global Ranking of Academic Subjects released by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy is considered one of the most comprehensive and objective assessments of university performance by discipline.

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority today unveiled “Hawaiʻi Stays With You,” a brand campaign that positions Hawaiʻi not simply as an aspirational destination, but as a way of life that can fundamentally change how travelers see and experience the world.  

The USTA Hawaiʻi Pacific Section has inducted Beth Montalvo (formerly Beth Arnoult) into its Hall of Fame, honoring her with the Outstanding Player Award for her achievements in wheelchair tennis with considerations of sportsmanship and character.

New labeling requirements for macadamia nuts products sold in Hawai‘i became effective on Jan. 1, 2026, under a state law aimed at strengthening truth-in-labeling laws and giving consumers clearer information about where macadamia nuts are grown.

The NWS reports that flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. The greatest chance for impacts is tonight is on windward Big Island, windward Maui, and over Kauaʻi County.

One year after its establishment as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Hoʻōla iā Mauiakama Disaster Long Term Recovery Group is marking a milestone in its efforts to support survivors of the August 2023 wildfires.

Maui Creative Social, a new community networking initiative hosted by Akakū, invites aspiring and experienced content creators to connect, collaborate and share ideas as part of Akakū’s Third Saturdays programming.

The Maui-based solar company HNU Energy has announced the launch of the upgraded HiVE Gen 2 Battery, a residential battery system capable of delivering up to 45 kilowatt-hours of storage in a more compact, modern design.