Maui News
Lane closure in Kula for slope and shoulder repair work
Beginning Monday, Aug. 18 through Friday, Aug. 22, the southbound lane of Haleakalā Highway (Route 377) between Kulalani Drive and ʻĀinakula Road in Kula will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., on weekdays.
Maui Strong Fund: Two years of impact and hope after the wildfires
Thanks to the generosity of more than 240,000 donors from 78 countries, the Maui Strong Fund has raised over $209 million (including interest earned).
Honuaʻula continues to stir controversy over South Maui’s future development
Maui County Council’s 5-4 vote to finalize amendments to the Honuaʻula master-planned community project has reignited a debate over the project’s long-term impacts on South Maui.
Several inmates at Maui Community Correctional Center earn GED diplomas
The Maui Community Correctional Center hosted a graduation ceremony Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, for five inmates who earned their General Education Development or High School Equivalency diploma while in custody at the facility.
$1M gift expands scholarships for Maui nursing students
The Gilbert and Aileen Chuck Charitable Trust has awarded an additional $1 million to the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College to expand scholarships for nursing students – helping more Maui residents pursue careers in healthcare at a time when the island faces a critical nursing shortage.
Par Hawaiʻi golf tournament raises $50K for two nonprofits: Hawai‘i Meals on Wheels and Kupu
More than 200 golfers participated in the golf tournament, serving as sponsors to support the charity tournament. Proceeds from the tournament were divided to support two nonprofit beneficiaries, Hawaiʻi Meals on Wheels and Kupu.
Community invited to Abilities Resource Fair Aug. 23 at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
The County of Maui Office on Aging invites the community to attend the Abilities Resource Fair on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului.
Update: Maui Lani brush fire extinguished
The Maui Lani brush fire was declared extinguished at 11:43 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. Maui fire crews were called to the scene shortly before 9 p.m. in an area near the Maui Lani LDS Church.
Last-ditch efforts to kill Honuaʻula project amendments fail amid bickering; controversial development passes final vote
On a day full of intense tension and high drama, the Maui County Council voted 5-4 to approve amendments on second-and-final reading for the hotly debated Honuaʻula project. But the final vote of the Council meeting came amid a noisy floor fight between Council Chair Alice Lee and Council Member Keani Rawlins-Fernandez.
5 residents displaced by Haʻikū structure fire; Blaze results in $270,000 in damages
Five residents were displaced by a fire at a Haʻikū home on Tuesday afternoon and were being assisted by the American Red Cross. Fire officials estimated damages from the blaze at $270,000 to the structure and its contents.
Department of ʻŌiwi Resources grant applications will be accepted Aug. 20-Oct. 15
The County of Maui Department of ʻŌiwi Resources invites community-based organizations to apply for grant funding that supports its mission to protect the cultural resources of Maui Nui and strengthen community connections to Hawaiian knowledge.
Maui’s Leah Belmonte and Lisa Paulson appointed to HTA Advisory Board
Gov. Josh Green, MD, today announced the appointment of 12 individuals to the reorganized Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) Advisory Board. The appointments follow the resignation of the previous board earlier this summer, after the Governor called for new leadership to address longstanding concerns over governance and alignment with state priorities.
Maui police encourage vigilance after burglary and sex assault at a Haʻikū home
Maui police are investigating a report of an early morning burglary and sex assault at a Haʻikū home reported two weeks ago. Officers responded to the residence at approximately 4:08 a.m. on Monday, July 28, 2025 after receiving a report of an unknown male entering the home without permission.
Emergency siren installation work to close lanes on Honoapiʻilani Highway near Kapalua Airport
A portion of Honoapiʻilani Highway (Route 30) at the intersection with Akahele Street will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, Aug. 21 for the installation of an emergency warning siren, according to the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation.
Hawaiʻi State Judiciary warns public about jury duty scams
By law, Hawaiʻi residents must respond to jury questionnaires. However, scammers may try to exploit this legitimate process by impersonating court officials or law enforcement officers and claiming you have an outstanding warrant for failing to appear for jury duty. Victims are then pressured to pay a “fine” immediately to avoid arrest.
18th annual Kū Mai Ka Hula competition returns to the MACC, Sept. 12-13
Kū Mai Ka Hula (“Hula Appears”) returns to the Castle Theater for its 18th annual event, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12 and 13 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center as Maui’s premier yearly competition – and Maui’s only adult hula competition.
Maui County Building lights up in red and white for Skyline Salute to Social Security
The Maui County Building will light up in red and white from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the night of Aug. 14 as part of the Skyline Salute, a nationwide tribute honoring Social Security’s 90th anniversary.
County of Maui offices to be closed Friday for holiday
County of Maui offices, facilities and services will be closed or modified on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, for the Statehood Day holiday.
County of Maui Department of Agriculture invites grant applicants for Fiscal Year 2026
Eligible Maui County nonprofits, for-profits and sole proprietors are invited to apply for reimbursable grants through the County of Maui Department of Agriculture for Fiscal Year 2026. Applications opened on Aug. 1, 2025, and the deadline to submit is 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 2, 2025.
Hawaiian Airlines to suspend three underperforming routes
The airline announced it will suspend service between Honolulu and Incheon, South Korea (5x weekly), Fukuoka, Japan (3x weekly), and Boston (4x weekly) and redeploy aircraft to boost flights between Honolulu and Sydney, Australia, Papeete, Tahiti, Los Angeles and Seattle, and support operations across its Hawai‘i network.
