Maui News
Ukumehame site scheduled for clearing of hazardous wildfire fuel on July 31
Due to operational changes, Wildfire Risk Reduction Project will begin Monday, Aug. 4, in Ukumehame. Once started, the project is expected to last between 45 to 75 days.
Keiki get ‘Back to School Blast’ at Target
With public school classes resuming next week, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i’s Maui Island Community Office and Kahului Target store partnered this past weekend in supplying school supplies to area children. The two organizations held a “Back to School Blast” event. Thirty-five eligible students from kindergarten to high school age received a $100 Target gift card to help […]
Scholarships announced for Hawaiʻi’s next generation of builders
The Hawaiʻi Building Industry Foundation has launched a new scholarship initiative — Foundations for Tomorrow: Building Dreams — to support students pursuing careers in the building and construction industry for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Four Maui students graduate from diagnostic imaging summer internship program
Four Maui students have graduated from the Diagnostic Imaging Summer Experience, an eight-week paid internship made possible through a partnership between the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College and Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi. The interns were Mary Joy Velasquez, Jasmyn Yun, Kylie Cardenas and Kaysa Ong. They were honored recently at the college campus with an event […]
Breakdancing Uptown Getdown returns to Wailuku First Friday, Aug. 1
Get ready for the return of Wailuku First Friday’s hottest event, Uptown Getdown 11, happening Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. This free, family-friendly street festival delivers an exciting blend of music, culture, food and community.
Portion of Makawao Avenue to close during daylight hours Wednesday and Thursday
Due to pavement preservation work, one lane of Makawao Avenue — between Baldwin Avenue and the raised crosswalk before St. Joseph’s Church — will be closed from 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 30-31, according to the Maui County Department of Public Works Highways Division. Keʻe Road will serve as a detour.
11 students complete construction summer internship program on statewide projects
Eleven students graduated from the Hawaiʻi Carpenters Apprenticeship & Training Fund’s Career Connections summer internship program at the HCATF facility in Kapolei.
HPR raises more than $461,000 in emergency fundraiser after losing federal funds
Hawai‘i Public Radio took in nearly half a million dollars in a two-day emergency fundraiser that concluded Thursday night. The campaign followed last week’s loss of $1.1 billion in congressional funding to public media. On Wednesday and Thursday, more than 1,400 supporters contributed just over $461,000, setting new records for the nonprofit statewide broadcaster. HPR’s […]
First Tee Hawaiʻi opens programming opportunities on Maui and Kauaʻi
Registration is open for First Tee Hawaiʻi sessions on Maui and Kauaʻi. First Tee Hawaiʻi is a youth development organization that helps kids and teens build strength of character through golf.
Maui’s only indoor food truck dining lot experience debuts at Lahaina Cannery
Lahaina Cannery will host a grand opening celebration on Friday, Aug. 1, for The Dining Lot — billed as Maui’s first indoor food truck dining experience.
27th annual Maui Calls: MACC’s benefit gala returns Aug. 16
The annual Maui Calls, Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s signature benefit gala and Maui’s premier food and wine tasting event, returns from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 16. This year’s “Under The Swaying Palms” theme promises to again provide a special, uniquely Hawaiian personality to the evening, a Maui Calls tradition. The theme “evokes the gentle rhythm of […]
Stephanie Lum to emcee MEDB’s Ke Alahele Education Fund dinner Aug. 23
Award-winning journalist and Hawaiʻi News Now anchor Stephanie Lum will return as emcee for the Maui Economic Development Board’s Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner and Auction on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa in Kā‘anapali.
Holomua 2025 and Ko‘i Awards return in November after half-decade hiatus
After a multi-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic and 2023 wildfires, the Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce will relaunch its signature conference and awards gala this fall under a new name: Holomua 2025.
AI and Cloud Innovation Summit set for Sept. 10 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center
Hawai‘i is gearing up to host the Fourth Annual Hawai‘i AI and Cloud Innovation Summit: Presented by Google from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center on Oʻahu. The event is being hosted by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism in partnership with Google Public Sector and the TRUE Initiative. […]
UH earns recognition for sustainability funding
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has earned national and international recognition for its innovative efforts in securing funding for sustainability. In the 2025 World University Rankings for Innovation, UH Mānoa was ranked No. 4 in the United States and No. 28 globally in the “Funding for Sustainability” category, which recognizes universities that adopt a variety of innovative strategies to secure long-term […]
HIDOE advances efforts to cut food imports, boost local purchasing
With a statewide regional kitchen master plan now in motion, the Hawai‘i Department of Education is turning its attention to transforming school menus to feature more locally grown and produced foods.
Nashville artists featured in upcoming ‘Maui Songwriters Festival Summer Series’
A summer installment of the Maui Songwriters Festival takes place at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. The summer series festival runs from 6 to 9 p.m. and features country artists Abby Anderson and Hannah Ellis.
Hawaiʻi State FCU awards $23K to support classrooms ahead of new school year
In support of the upcoming school year, Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union announced it has awarded $23,000 in grants to 47 public school teachers statewide through its 2025 Investing in Education grant program. The grants, each up to $500, will help teachers purchase essential classroom supplies and fund educational projects that enhance student learning.
Hawaiian Music Series welcomes Marvin Tevaga for July concert
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation has announced that its upcoming Hawaiian Music Series concert will feature a performance by Marvin Tevaga.
MPD warns of text message scams involving claims of unauthorized charges
The Maui Police Department is warning the public about a growing scam involving text messages that make false claims about unauthorized charges on personal accounts. The bogus messages often include a phone number to call to “resolve” the issue. After reaching the number, callers are told they’re targets of identity theft and must take immediate […]
