Maui News

As part of Good Morning America’s yearlong “50 States in 50 Weeks” series, ABC News correspondent Becky Worley reported live from Maui, spotlighting the people, culture and resilience that make Hawaiʻi so special.

Explore the park after dark and experience the rare possibility of witnessing coral spawning and other fascinating nighttime animal behaviors at the Maui Ocean Center. The event runs from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

A rare natural spectacle is finally in bloom at Sensei Lānaʻi, A Four Seasons Resort. For just 2–3 days this weekend, guests will have the chance to experience the extraordinary Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), an endangered plant known for its massive bloom and infamous scent. 

The Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity is reminding businesses, organizations and individuals operating in a designated coconut rhinoceros beetle-infested area of West Hawaiʻi Island that they must obtain a compliance agreement before handling host materials for the invasive pest. The requirement stems from Interim Rule 26-1, approved by the state Board of Agriculture and […]

The Joint Typhoon Warning Center forecasts rapid intensification in the coming days, with Bavi potentially reaching super typhoon strength as it approaches the region around Sunday, July 5.

Captain Brandon Phillips was one of 255 law enforcement officers who graduated from the FBI National Academy on June 18, 2026, marking the completion of the 298th session. The class included men and women from 46 states, the District of Columbia, 26 countries, five military organizations, and four federal civilian organizations.

As part of its ongoing efforts to harden the island’s electrical grid, Hawaiian Electric will begin 32 steel pole restorations in parts of Maui Veterans Highway, Pūlehu Road, and Dairy Road. No service interruptions to customers are expected.

Grammy-award-winning singer/songwriter/musician Lukas Nelson brought together Maui residents and the Hawaiʻi music community for a five-hour evening of special performances to benefit Housing for Healthcare, an initiative addressing the island’s urgent shortage of medical professionals.Grammy-award-winning singer/songwriter/musician Lukas Nelson brought together Maui residents and the Hawaiʻi music community for a five-hour evening of special performances to benefit Housing for Healthcare, an initiative addressing the island’s urgent shortage of medical professionals.

An interim marketplace planned for the former Outlets of Maui site in Lahaina will be the first project to bring storefronts back to Front Street since the 2023 wildfire disaster, county and nonprofit officials announced Thursday.

The grants — each up to $500 — help educators on O‘ahu, Maui and Hawai‘i Island purchase classroom supplies, books, technology, equipment and other resources that support student learning.

Starting tomorrow, Friday, July 3, and continuing through the Fourth of July Weekend, the Maui Police Department’s Traffic Division will conduct sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols at various locations to address impaired driving over the holiday weekend.

A veteran of the Maui Economic Opportunity Board of Directors, Ned Davis, was installed Thursday, June 25, for his second go-round as President.

The University of Hawaiʻi is taking another significant step toward reducing the number of telescopes on Maunakea, announcing July 1, 2026 that science operations at the United Kingdom Infra-Red Telescope (UKIRT) on Hawai’i Island will conclude on Sept. 15.

The aim is to quantify the “whale pump,” the process by which whales fertilize the ocean through waste, cycling nutrients that feed phytoplankton, the microscopic plants that form the base of the marine food web and produce roughly half of the oxygen we breathe. 

“Today’s blessing builds on the significant progress already made in Lahaina’s recovery,” Mayor Richard Bissen said. “From clearing more than 1,500 properties and restoring essential infrastructure to engaging the community, developing recovery plans and creating a clear path for businesses to rebuild, each milestone has brought us closer to restoring Lahaina’s commercial heart.”

The report identified two key findings: inadequate anti-fraud controls and the absence of a countywide fraud complaint process. The study found $21 million in “direct pay” transactions by the Department of Water Supply that bypass standard procurement. The upcoming 2027 Audit Plan also includes a review of private jet travel provided to county employees.

Community groups, state agencies and nonprofits across Hawaiʻi teamed up to participate in a statewide restoration event for World Ocean Day. This multi-island effort, organized as part of the Year of Our Coastal Kuleana, focused on protecting the precious shorelines, reefs and wetlands that are vital to Hawaiʻi’s identify and prosperity.

The offer allows girls to start participating right away in troop activities, council programs, outdoor adventures, STEM experiences, leadership opportunities and the Girl Scout Cookie Program.

This recognition highlights banks that consistently deliver trusted, high-quality financial services and exceptional experiences at the local level.

Gov. Josh Green today officially assumed the chairmanship of the Western Governors’ Association (WGA), launching a yearlong bipartisan initiative, Health Beyond Healthcare, aimed at improving mental health outcomes by expanding access to care, while addressing the broader factors that shape health and well-being.