Maui News
Maui Council advances bills for agricultural tourism and food trucks in ag districts
The Maui County Council moved forward two bills this week aimed at bolstering island agriculture, but one — Bill 75, which seeks to establish agricultural tourism — sparked a debate over safeguarding indigenous Hawaiian cultural practices from commercial exploitation. In a less contentious move, Bill 76 received unanimous final Council approval to allow food trucks […]
Temporary South, Central Maui park and facility closures set this month
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced several temporary closures at parks and recreation facilities this month for maintenance and operational needs.
Update: Waikapū brush fire extinguished, all roads now OPEN
The fire near Waikō Road and Kūihelani Highway was extinguished as of 8:54 p.m., according to Maui Fire Command. All roads have since reopened in the area.
Picklum, Bryan, Nichols and Peterson find success on opening day of Corona Cero Open J-Bay
The Corona Cero Open J-Bay, Stop No. 10 on the World Surf League 2025 Championship Tour, kicked off its opening day in three-to-five foot surf at Supertubes.
Day and night closures on Puʻunēnē Avenue for affordable housing project
Beginning nightly this Sunday July 13, all lanes of South Puʻunēnē Avenue will be closed between the intersection with West Kamehameha Avenue to Hololeʻa Street, adjacent to Jim Falk Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram.
Hoʻōla Maui launches Disaster Case Management program for Lahaina wildfire survivors
The Hoʻōla Maui Long Term Recovery Group announced the launch of its expanded Disaster Case Management and Survivor Support program, designed to provide holistic comprehensive, culturally-sensitive assistance to those affected by the Lahaina wildfire, regardless of their FEMA application status.
Hirono, fellow Dems want immigration enforcement officers to be more VISIBLE
Aimed at strengthening oversight, transparency and accountability of immigration enforcement,the Visible Identification Standards for Immigration-Based Law Enforcement, or VISIBLE, Act of 2025 would require immigration enforcement officers to display clearly visible identification during public enforcement actions.
Vision Zero: State’s commitment to a future without traffic fatalities, serious injuries
Hawaiʻi Department of Health — working with national, state and county traffic safety partners — developed and launched the Vision Zero Hawaiʻi initiative to assert that commitment to the public and raise awareness about how residents with a shared vision can help.
Four Seasons Resort Maui announces 2025 START student artists
Two local high school students were selected for the resort’s third annual START mentorship program.
Volcano Watch: Snowshoeing on Kīlauea? High fountain episodes pose new challenges to volcano monitoring
While it is challenging that a small portion of the Kīlauea monitoring network is impacted by the ongoing summit eruption, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says maintaining the network during eruptions comes with the job when it’s monitoring one of the most active volcanoes on Earth.
Hawaiʻi Police Chief Moszkowicz is out. Commission does not accept retraction of his resignation
With concerns about his loyalty and commitment, the Hawaiʻi County Police Commission voted 4-4 not to accept Chief Ben Moszkowiczʻ retraction of his June 4 resignation.
Maui’s Anderson advances to the US Senior Amateur during Hawaiʻi qualifying golf event
This is the first USGA Championship Anderson has qualified for and will represent Hawaiʻi at the 70th US Senior Amateur at Oak Hills Country Club in San Antonio, TX.
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia visit Mataiea, Tahiti for cultural reconnection, youth engagement
Following their historic arrival in Papeʻetē on June 28, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia hosted dozens of schoolchildren, families, and community members aboard the canoes. This week, the crew of both canoes resumed their journey through the islands of French Polynesia, beginning with a meaningful and emotional four-day stop in Mataiea, Tahiti.
Gov. Green signs bills to tackle housing bottlenecks, fund nonprofits
The newly enacted laws focus on providing effective remediation for claims of construction defects and delivering essential funding to support critical nonprofit organizations impacted by federal funding reductions.
Final phase of demolition underway at former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel on Hawaiʻi Island
The first phase of the project involved demolition and removal of all aboveground structures, which was completed in December 2024, while this phase is focused on comprehensive site preparation at ground level and below.
Paving work on Crater Road to begin on Monday, July 14
Motorists are advised that paving on Crater Road (Route 378) is set to begin on Monday, July 14, with completion scheduled in October.
Energy leaders convene on Maui to tackle tough challenges, offer real solutions
The 12th Annual Hawaiʻi Energy Conference, held May 21–22 on Maui, brought together 365 energy leaders, policymakers, innovators and community advocates to explore actionable strategies for Hawaiʻi’s transition to a clean energy future.
County DOT to hold two Kīhei community events about Park Maui on July 24, 25
The County of Maui Department of Transportation will hold two community events on July 24 and 25, 2025, in Kīhei to provide updates on the Park Maui program and gather community input. The events aim to inform residents, businesses and visitors about the County’s new parking management initiative, which focuses on improving parking access and efficiency in high-demand areas.
313 bills signed into law in 2025 legislative session, including fireworks and Maui wildfire settlement bills
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., took action on 313 of the 321 bills enrolled during the 2025 regular session of the Hawai‘i State Legislature.
Hawai‘i enacts law affirming decision-making rights for people with disabilities
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., signed HB 320 into law on July 3, 2025, enshrining Supported Decision-Making Agreements into Hawai‘i statute for the first time.
