Maui News
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.
Hawaiʻi State Junior Lifeguard Championships return to Kā‘anapali, Aug. 9
Hawai‘i’s largest Junior Lifeguard championship to date returns to Kā‘anapali Beach on Maui on Saturday Aug. 9. More than 120 of Hawai‘i’s most promising young ocean leaders will gather from across the islands to compete, showcasing their lifesaving skills, ocean knowledge, athleticism and teamwork.
The Sewing Hui brings characters to life in Maui OnStage’s ‘Come From Away’
The Sewing Hui, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to sewing for the Maui community, continues to make its mark on the island’s arts scene with its latest collaboration: the Maui OnStage production of “Come From Away.”
Local 9-year-old Kailea Wittmer in final hours of national wildlife contest, seeks community’s help to advance
Maui’s own Kailea Wittmer, 9, is in the final hours of the quarterfinal round in the Jr. Ranger Competition. She must place first in her group by 4 p.m. HST on Thursday, July 10, to move on to the semifinals.
Air National Guard hosts free career fair at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
A Hawaiʻi Air National Guard career fair will take place Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. inside the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center.
Harold K.L. Castle Foundation welcomes Dr. Amber W. Datta as marine program officer
The Harold K.L. Castle Foundation has appointed Dr. Amber W. Datta as its new marine program officer, tasking her with leading the foundation’s efforts to strengthen marine ecosystems and support community-based stewardship across Hawai‘i.
Student art exhibit highlights art-science connection by ‘zooming in’ on ocean species
Nearly 100 close-up paintings of marine life created by Maui High School students are now on display at the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center in Kīhei.
Hawaiian Electric ends Public Safety Power Shutoff watch for Maui and Hawaiʻi Island
With weather conditions improving, Hawaiian Electric has ended its Public Safety Power Shutoff watch, which had been in effect for Maui and Hawaiʻi Island since Saturday.
MEO installs board members for 2025-26, marks 60-year anniversary
Maui Economic Opportunity’s 60th-year Board of Directors, led again by Carol Reimann, were installed last month with Mayor Richard Bissen, Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and state Sen. Lynn DeCoite joining the candle-themed ceremony.
Recall of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches due to undeclared allergen
The outer cartons are labeled correctly and provide an allergen advisory statement, but the individually wrapped packs do not indicate that the product contains peanuts.
Lahaina rebuilding dilemma: Commission debates parking lot rezoning for Moku Roots
After three failed attempts to reach an agreement, the Maui Planning Commission finally secured a 5-2 vote Tuesday recommending rezoning of a Front Street lot crucial for customer parking for the new Moku Roots vegan restaurant planned for the former Chart House site in Lahaina. The Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire destroyed the iconic restaurant along […]
31st Ole Longboard Classic – Results
Hans Vandervoort was the comeback story, but women ruled the day at the 31st Ole Longboard Classic at Launiupoko Beach Park, Saturday. Lara Claydon won the Open Women’s title.
Maui Music and Food Experience 2025 set for August at the Hyatt Regency
The Hua Momona Foundation has announced the second annual Maui Music & Food Experience, taking place from Aug. 15 to Aug. 16 at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa in Kāʻanapali.
Episode 28 ends abruptly after 9 hours; lava fountains reach 1200 feet
Episode 28 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ended abruptly at 1:20 p.m. HST on July 9, 2025, after 9 hours of continuous fountaining, the final 8 of which were high fountaining.
You’re invited: Celebrate the reopening of the Kahului Public Library on July 12
After a major renovation project, the Kahului Public Library is ready to welcome the community back. The public is invited to a reopening celebration on Saturday, July 12 at 9 a.m.
Maui rain gauges record below-average rainfall in June
With the exception of a single site on southeast Molokaʻi, dry conditions prevailed in Maui County with mostly below-average rainfall recorded at rain gauges, according to the National Weather Service. The driest areas were the leeward coasts and central valley of Maui and leeward Molokaʻi, forecasters reported. Those dry sites saw single-digit to the teens […]
In 6 months, PWF removes over 8,000 pounds of marine debris from Maui waters
Pacific Whale Foundation announced that it has recovered 8,281 pounds of marine debris from Maui’s shores and waters so far this year.
RAM: Maui’s housing market shows stability in sales amid declining prices in June 2025
The median price for single-family homes declined by 5.7% to $1,315,000, while condominium prices dropped sharply by 28.6% to $700,000.
Lilly Pulitzer opens new boutique at The Shops at Wailea
Lilly Pulitzer has officially opened its new boutique at The Shops at Wailea. The 2,500-square-foot store blends island charm with the brand’s signature resort-ready aesthetic and officially commemorated its opening with a traditional Hawaiian blessing on May 8.
Junior Chamber International Maui announces supply drive for back-to-school
With the new school year just around the corner, the Junior Chamber International Maui is rallying community support for its 2nd annual school supply drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 11 at the Kalana O Maui Building in Wailuku. The event will benefit low-income students and their families. Drop off donations of school […]
