Maui News
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.
Lahaina Town street design is focus of workshops, open houses, June 24-26
The County of Maui Office of Recovery invites the community to provide input on the way streets in the commercial core of Lahaina town, including Front Street, are rebuilt during a series of design workshops and open houses slated for June 24-26, 2025.
Input sought for Hoaloha Park Adaptation Plan through July 16
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation invites residents to review and provide feedback on a proposed adaptation plan for Hoaloha Park in Kahului.
East Maui Authority scheduled for community discussions, June 16-18
Maui residents are invited to join a conversation with water resource and finance experts to help shape a sustainable, equitable and community-led future for East Maui’s watershed, according to an announcement. The Kula Community Association, Haʻikū Community Association and wikiwai.org are supporting the East Maui Water Authority and its community board, the ‘Aha Wai O […]
Potential contamination: Hawai‘i residents alerted to national cotton swab recall
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents to a recall issued by Church & Dwight Co., Inc. of its Zicam® Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, Zicam® Nasal AllClear Swabs and Orajel™ Baby Teething Swabs because of potential microbial contamination in the cotton swab components. The recalled products were distributed nationwide, including supermarkets and drug […]
Maui’s single-family home prices increase; condo sales decline in April and May 2025
Maui’s housing market experienced similar trends in April and May, with both single-family and condominium sales declining compared to the same time last year, according to the latest data from the Realtors Association of Maui.
Traffic advisory, facility closures June 18 due to large, sold-out Rams Mauicamp
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation issued a traffic advisory from 6 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 18, 2025, for roadways surrounding War Memorial Complex and Keōpūolani Regional Park in Kahului due to the large, sold-out professional sporting event Rams Mauicamp. Also, public facilities will be closed to recreational use during the event.
Next MEO Core Four business planning course scheduled for July
The fourth Core Four Business Planning Course series of the year, presented by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Business Development Center, starts July 1. It runs twice weekly through July 31. Classes are in-person only at MEO’s Wailuku classroom, 99 Mahalani St., behind the J. Walter Cameron Center. The Core Four Business Planning classes focus on why and […]
Fairmont Kea Lani earns LEED Silver certification
Fairmont Kea Lani has achieved LEED Silver® Certification, a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement awarded by the US Green Building Council. According to an announcement, “this milestone underscores the resort’s long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship and operational excellence, following a multi-year transformation of its 413 suites and 37 villas, guest room corridors, and signature […]
Showcasing 300 job openings: State to host rapid-hiring recruitment on Maui, July 10
The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Human Resources Development will deliver job opportunities through direct recruitment on Maui. The Maui State Office Building in Wailuku will host a special recruitment event on Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Coordinated Agency Emergency Preparedness Exercise at UHMC, June 13
The Maui Police Department, in partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi will conduct a one-day Joint Agency Emergency Preparedness Exercise on the UH Maui College campus from approximately 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025.
Lau Ke Aloha event invites Maui residents to celebrate Hawaiʻi games and native species through art
The Aloha Mākena Foundation, in partnership with Mākena Golf & Beach Club, present the “Lau Ke Aloha: Hawaiʻi Games & Kinolau Native Species Art Creation Day” on Wednesday, June 25 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Mākena’s Hale Pili. This free event provides a unique opportunity for Maui residents to enjoy Hawaiian games and to create works of art celebrating the island’s native species under the guidance of local artists.
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia reach the doldrums in voyage to Tahiti
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia, the voyaging canoes of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, have reached the Intertropical Convergence Zone, commonly known as the doldrums, as they continue their journey from Hilo to Tahiti, a resumption of the Moananuiākea Voyage. This marks a major milestone in the canoes’ progress south along Kealaikahiki, the ancestral sea road to Tahiti.
Maui Country Club celebrates 100 years of community and aloha at centennial event
Maui Country Club marked a historic milestone on Sunday, June 8, 2025, as members and guests celebrated the Club’s 100th anniversary. As part of the ceremony, the Club buried a time capsule to be opened in 2075, offering a heartfelt gift to future generations filled with keepsakes, photos, and reflections from this landmark year.
Lahaina Strong launches inaugural Mākeke: a gathering for healing, resources and resilience
Lahaina Strong, in partnership with Maui Behavioral Health Resources and hosted by Maui Land & Pine, welcomes the inaugural Lahaina Strong Mākeke, happening on Saturday, June 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. at 1000 Kapalua Drive in West Maui.
Hawaiʻi Farm Project expands executive team with key leadership appointments
Hawaiʻi Farm Project announced the appointment of Julie Strong as Director of Finance and Edgar Cordero as General Manager of Maui Gold Pineapple, effective Monday, May 5. Strong, a seasoned financial leader, will guide the organization’s fiscal strategy, while Cordero, formerly Farm Manager, steps into his new role to lead Maui Gold Pineapple’s farming, processing and sales operations.
Hāna metals and electronics recycling event to be held June 20 and 21
East Maui residents can drop off appliances, auto batteries, tires, propane tanks, scrap metals and electronics during a Hāna metals and electronics recycling event on Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Public invited to celebrate new public artwork at Keōpūolani Park with Maui artist Jillian Ikehara
Join us this weekend, June 14 and 15, 2025, at Keōpūolani Regional Park—Maui County’s largest public park—for a unique chance to meet Maui artist Jillian Ikehara as she brings the third artwork in the Maui Utility Box Art Project to life.
County’s MAPPS will be temporarily offline June 13-14 due to software maintenance
The County of Maui’s automated planning and permitting system, or MAPPS (Maui’s Automated Planning and Permitting System), will be offline from 6 p.m. Friday, June 13, to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2025, due to planned software maintenance.
AG Lopez issues joint statement regarding deployment of California National Guard
Attorney General Anne Lopez joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in releasing a statement reacting to what she called the “unlawful deployment” of California National Guard against protestors in California.
