Maui News
Overnight lane closure on Hoʻokele Street Exit for water line work
Motorists are advised that one lane on the Hoʻokele Street Exit at the intersection with Maui Veterans Highway (Route 311) will be closed overnight on Tuesday, June 17 and if necessary, Wednesday, June 18, for water line work near the Family Life Center’s ʻOhana Hope Village.
Kahikinui fire revised to 330 acres; 80% contained
The Kahikinui brush fire mauka of the highway near Mile Marker 24 and 25 is now mapped at approximately 330 acres, which was calculated by Air One flying the perimeter with a flight tracker. MFD said containment as of 8 a.m. on Monday, June 16, is 80%.
‘No Kings’ events across the state draw crowds in protest of Trump administration
A “No Kings” event on Maui drew a crowd of demonstrators along Kaʻahumanu Avenue in Kahului, stretching from the Wākea Avenue intersection, past South Kāne Street on Saturday afternoon.
Rotary Satellite Club of Kīhei Wailea hosts E-Cycle Fundraiser, June 21
The Rotary Satellite Club of Kīhei Wailea hosts an E- Cycle Fundraiser from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, to help safely dispose of old electronic devices while raising funds for local community projects. Club members will pick up unwanted electronics throughout the island of Maui as part of the event.
Transport of Lahaina wildfire debris to start Monday, June 16
The transfer of Lahaina wildfire debris from the Olowalu Temporary Debris Storage site to the Permanent Disposal Site adjacent to the Central Maui Landfill in Puʻunēnē is set to begin June 16, with completion expected in approximately five months.
Go Green Recycling event for Upcountry residents to be held Saturday, June 21
Upcountry residents can dispose of recyclable bulky items at a Go Green Recycling event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Waipuna Chapel in Kula.
Group fitness instructors invited for training, teaching, job opportunities
The Kelea Foundation is partnering with long-time community fitness and recreation company, Glad Life Inc., to train new group fitness instructors. During the course, from July 7 to Aug. 8, participants will learn from experts in the field, getting hands-on and practical experience in teaching as well as insights to the industry and job opportunities. […]
MEO’s teen financial literacy class set for July 7-8
The two-day Financial Literacy for Teens workshop, covering topics such as budgeting, saving and credit, will be held Monday and Tuesday, July 7 and 8, at Maui Economic Opportunity in Wailuku.
Green Party of Hawaiʻi State Convention planned for June 21
The annual Green Party of Hawai’i State Convention will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. via ZOOM. Opening will be Jim Albertini, from the “Malu ʻĀina, Center for Non-Violent Education & Action” as guest speaker, followed by the election of State party officers, delegates and alternates to the Green Party of the United States National Committee.
2025 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade and Hōʻolauleʻa announces Grand Parade Marshal Clifford Naeʻole
Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade and Hōʻolauleʻa Committee announced Clifford Naeʻole as the Grand Parade Marshal for the 2025 celebration, set to take place on Saturday, June 21, along Kaʻahumanu Avenue in Kahului beginning at 9:45 a.m.
Maui United Way launches Kahua Grant Initiative to strengthen local nonprofits
Maui United Way announces the launch of its Kahua Grant Initiative, a new program designed to provide capacity-building support to emerging and grassroots nonprofits across Maui County. The program aims to equip participating organizations with the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to build a strong foundation for long-term sustainability and deeper community impact.
Nisei Veterans Memorial Center announces ‘The Nisei Experience in WWII’ Exhibit
The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center (NVMC) presents its upcoming exhibit, “The Nisei Experience in WWII,” curated by Shari Tamashiro, Cybrarian at UH Kapiʻolani Community College. This exhibition offers an in-depth exploration of the Nisei experience, from the years preceding the bombing of Pearl Harbor through the post-war era, shedding light on the resilience, sacrifice, and patriotism of second-generation Japanese Americans.
FEMA will soon end in-person presence at two recovery centers on Maui
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will end in-person staffing at the two public-facing recovery centers on Maui in the coming weeks.
8 Maui finalists selected for CNHA’s ‘Hawaiʻi to the World Television Talent Competition’; Live audition June 29 at the MACC
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement announced the eight Maui finalists who will compete at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on Sunday, June 29, for Hawai‘i to the World Television Talent Competition. These artists were selected for their exceptional talent and deep connection to Hawai‘i’s cultural heritage.
Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency issues test alert; there is no threat to the state
The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) would like to inform the public that a test alert was issued today around 11:03 a.m. at one of its alternate alert notification sites. This test is a routine procedure designed to ensure that our emergency communication systems are functioning properly and can effectively provide critical information during actual emergencies. There is no current threat to the state of Hawaiʻi. This test was intended solely to validate department systems.
Case voices opposition to proposed annual defense funding measure
“While the measure funds many critical Hawai‘i and Indo-Pacific priorities I requested, I regrettably had to vote against this version because it eliminates support for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative and fails to fund a cohesive and coordinated all-government defense strategy, all of which is critical as we face the generational challenge of the People’s Republic of China,” said Case.
Volcano Watch: Six Months of Halemaʻumaʻu Lava Fountains
There is much to appreciate about the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption as it approaches its 6-month anniversary on June 23. The stunning episodic lava fountains and lava flows erupting within Halemaʻumaʻu crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park have provided island residents and visitors with safe and accessible viewing opportunities. However, volcanic hazards are always present.
Federal funding terminated for UH program that supports women in STEM
“SOEST is Hawaiʻi’s largest producer of geoscience graduates—alumni who go on to monitor volcanic hazards, predict extreme weather, conduct assessments of environmental impacts, ensure sustainable use of Hawaiʻi’s freshwater resources, and more,” said Barbara Bruno, project lead and faculty member at the Hawaiʻi Institute of Geophysics and Planetology in the UH Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology. “I think the biggest impact of this termination is the loss of professional development opportunities for women. STEM is hemorrhaging women—we need programs to keep them.”
Nā Keiki O Emalia hossts annual online fundraiser, bidding open through June 19
Since 2015, Na Keiki O Emalia has helped grieving children and teens find hope, healing, and connection following the death of someone significant in their lives. As we honor a decade of impact, we invite your participation in our signature annual fundraiser, Emalia’s Table, taking place online June 13–19, 2025.
County to host free, in-person grant writing workshop June 24 in Kahului
The County of Maui Office of the Mayor will hold a free, in-person grant writing workshop on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Kahului Service Center, Room 105, 110 ‘Ala‘ihi St., Kahului.
