Maui News
Fujimoto claims first win, two perfect scores highlight 31st Pohai Na Keiki Nalu
A record 277 young surfers competed at the 31st annual Pohai Na Keiki Nalu on Saturday at Launiupoko Beach Park, where Kodo Fujimoto delivered the highest-scoring performance in all finals to claim the boys 12–13 shortboard title.
Da Kava Spot to celebrate Grand Opening in Wailuku on Friday
A new gathering place centered around traditional Polynesian kava will open in Wailuku on Friday, June 6.
West Maui Rep. Cochran absent from 85% of House floor sessions, still collected nearly $23,000 in per diem
West Maui state Rep. Elle Cochran missed 51 of 60 House floor sessions — an 85% absence rate — during the 2025 legislative session while collecting $22,725 in per diem payments intended to cover off-island living expenses, according to House records. Her near-total absence from legislative proceedings in Honolulu, coupled with her acceptance of these taxpayer-funded […]
Kīlauea Episode 24 expected to begin today or tomorrow
Vigorous degassing of sulfur dioxide, nighttime glow and intermittent lava spattering in the north vent indicate that magma is close to the surface of Kīlauea.
Free school meals coming to more Hawaiʻi students under new law
Beginning next school year, more Hawaiʻi students will receive free meals under a new law aimed at addressing hunger in classrooms and supporting working families.
Some like it hot: Lahaina Boy Hot Sauce set for incendiary launch party on June 27
Get ready for a new blast of local flavor as Lahaina Boy Hot Sauce makes its official debut with a launch party from 7 to 10 p.m. June 27 at Coco Deck Lahaina. The event will give adventurous heat seekers a first taste of the new hot sauce line, hosted by award-winning local chef and […]
Hawaiian Electric updates 3-year, $350M Wildfire Safety Strategy
More than half of the funds will be spent in Maui County, including a pilot project for undergrounding in Lahaina, AI-assisted hazard cameras and hazard tree removals.
DBEDT: April visitor count on Maui marks second-highest month of 2025 so far
April 2025 brought the second-highest number of visitors to Maui so far this year, trailing only March—a milestone month for statewide tourism—according to preliminary data from the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
Kīhei man succumbs to injuries from moped crash near Piʻikea roundabout
A Maui man has succumbed to injuries sustained in a single vehicle moped crash on Līloa Drive near the Piʻikea Avenue roundabout reported last week in Kīhei. Maui police have since identified the man as Kenneth Gricus, 62, of Kīhei.
$6M Maui marketing campaign aims to drive travel demand, restore visitor confidence
A coordinated statewide effort to support Maui’s tourism recovery is now underway, with the launch of a $6 million Maui Emergency Marketing Campaign funded by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.
County invites community input on new urban forest management plan for Maui island
The County of Maui Department of Management invites all community members to participate in the upcoming Maui County Council committee meeting this Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 9 a.m., where the approach for developing a Maui County Urban Forest Management Plan will be discussed.
UH Maui and Hawaiʻi CC now have wastewater treatment certificate programs
University of Hawaiʻi Maui College and Hawaiʻi Community College have launched a certificate program to train specialists in onsite wastewater treatment, aiming to address the state’s cesspool conversion crisis.
Missing person: man failed to return after leaving his Haʻikū home Friday
Julian Mance, 67, was reported missing by a concerned acquaintance on Monday, June 2, 2025, after he left his Haʻikū residence on Friday, May 30, 205, at approximately 3 p.m. and has not returned home. The last contact with Mance via phone was on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m.
Kīhei woman reported missing, last seen Sunday near School Street in Kahului
Melissa Saito, 31, of Kīhei was reported missing by a concerned family member on Monday after she failed to return home from a friend’s residence. Saito was last seen on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at approximately 8 p.m. in Kahului in the area of School Street.
Incidents on Hawai‘i Island shed light on Hawaiian Hawk abuse
A Hawaiian hawk on Hawaiʻi Island suffered injuries alleged to be human-caused and was euthanized last month.
County Volunteer Center to host virtual session on recruiting, retaining volunteers
Nonprofit leaders, volunteer coordinators and community organizations in Maui County are invited to join a free virtual information session on Monday, June 9, 2025, to learn how the County of Maui Volunteer Center, HandsOn Maui, can help organizations recruit, engage and retain volunteers.
MEMA urges residents, visitors to prepare ahead of hurricane season June through November
The Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is urging all residents and visitors to take steps now to ensure safety and resiliency as the hurricane season in Hawaiʻi gets underway. The Central Pacific hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through Nov. 30.
Kukui nut takes center stage at Canoe Crop Corner during Wailuku First Friday
Maui Visitors Bureau will host its sixth Canoe Crop Corner on Friday, June 6, during Wailuku First Friday, highlighting the cultural and culinary significance of the kukui nut.
MHLA awards $37,400 in scholarships to 30 local students
The scholarships were distributed through three scholarship programs: the UH Maui College Hospitality and Culinary Program, the Academy of Hospitality (AOHT) Program and the MHLA Member Program.
Maui Police Department launches 2025 Citizen Survey
The Maui Police Department has launched its 2025 Citizen Survey in an ongoing effort to strengthen relationships with the community and improve public safety services.
