Maui News
Grand Wailea announces Fourth of July weekend events, fireworks and food pop-ups
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, has announced a series of events open to guests and visitors during the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Maui Walking Tours celebrates 150th free walking tour with special Kīhei cleanup event
To celebrate its 150th free walking tour, Maui Walking Tours LLC will host a special community cleanup event in Kīhei on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
Case opposes legislative branch funding bill, citing threats to Congressional oversight
US Rep. Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted against the Fiscal Year 2026 Legislative Branch Appropriations bill in committee on Thursday, criticizing it for significantly cutting funding to key Congressional oversight agencies.
Gov. Green signs justice reform bills supporting courts, rehabilitation efforts
Gov. Josh Green signed three bills into law Thursday that expand funding for Hawai‘i’s court system and bolster rehabilitation and recidivism prevention efforts, particularly for women and nonviolent offenders.
Founding fathers probably didn’t picture this: wings, DJs and orchids from the sky
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa in Kā‘anapali is putting a tropical spin on Independence Day.
Tokuda, Begich introduce bipartisan bill to strengthen reliability of Essential Air Service flights
US Reps. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawai‘i, and Nick Begich, R-Alaska, introduced a bill Friday to require Essential Air Service carriers to have a plan to accommodate passengers in the event of unexpected cancellations.
Kahoʻolawe trolling dates for July announced
The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has announced permitted trolling dates for July 2025.
Public Utilities Commission approves temporary rate increase for Young Brothers
State board OK’d limited temporary rate hike of 18.1%, effective from July 1 through Dec. 31, based on an assessment of the minimum amount necessary to allow the company to continue providing essential interisland shipping services while commissioners complete a review of the firm’s pending general rate increase request of 25%.
Hawaiʻi Island mulch company gets state clearance for interisland distribution of eucalyptus mulch
Stargazer Industries Hawaiʻi recently received the state’s approval to distribute mulch made from invasive eucalyptus trees, aiming to reduce the risk of transporting invasive pests found in Mainland soil products and to establish a new sustainable industry.
Fourth of July on Lāna‘i: The Green, live music and more with Four Seasons Resort
To make the trip even more seamless, round-trip charter service from Honolulu on Lāna‘i Air is included with all bookings through Dec. 31, 2026.
Hawaiʻi’s health system performance ranked among best in the nation
Hawaiʻi has once again been recognized as one of the healthiest states in the nation, achieving second place overall in the 2025 Scorecard on State Health System Performance, released on June 18 by The Commonwealth Fund.
Gov. Green enacts legislation to uphold agricultural and biosecurity resilience
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., signed five bills into law on Friday, affirming the commitment to strengthening Hawaiʻi’s agricultural and economic sectors for the benefit of the ʻāina, its people and local businesses.
Evolve Maui brings house and techno to Maui nightlife—one event at a time
A new music collective is shaping Maui’s underground nightlife with a steady pulse of house and techno.
Cosmic Soirée brings 3 music rooms, 13 DJs to Haʻikū for a cause
A multi-room music and art event called Cosmic Soirée will light up Fuzion Fit in Haʻikū this Saturday night, bringing together more than a dozen DJs, live performances and a community-driven mission to give back.
Makawao Parade marks 57 years of paniolo pride
The parade will start promptly at 9 a.m., but attendees are encouraged to come early as road closures start at 7:45 a.m. along Baldwin Avenue and 8:45 a.m. along Makawao Avenue.
Fire dept. announces public fireworks display, rules and safety tips for July 4
The Maui Fire Department announced that consumer fireworks will be available for sale starting Saturday, June 28 and ending Friday, July 4 at 8 p.m., with usage allowed only during designated hours on Independence Day.
Crew member medevaced from cargo ship 80 miles offshore of Kauaʻi
Crew members of an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter successfully completed the hoist of the cargo ship crew member at 5:47 a.m. June 26 and transported the 26-year-old man to Līhuʻe Airport, where emergency medical services transferred him to Wilcox Medical Center for further treatment.
More modular homes to be delivered to Ka Laʻi Ola next week
Hauling will take place nightly from 9 p.m. to 11:59 p.m, from Monday, June 30 to Friday, July 4 and then again from Monday, July 7 to Friday, July 11. The transport will involve trucks in a caravan that will move the homes from the staging area near the Kahului small boat ramp, along Kahului Beach Road (Route 3400), to Lahaina.
Volcano Watch — Where does Kīlauea tephra go? The answer is blowin’ in the wind
The spectacular series of Kīlauea eruption episodes over the past six months has been remarkably safe for public viewing, but a simple change in the wind or brief vent collapse could cause dramatic changes in the hazards the volcano presents.
UH to decommission 3rd Maunakea telescope
UKIRT will be the third Maunakea observatory to be decommissioned under UH’s Maunakea Comprehensive Management Plan, following Caltech Submillimeter Observatory and UH Hilo Hōkū Keʻa Observatory, both completed in 2024.
