Maui News
Maui Council to take up contentious Honuaʻula project for first reading this Friday
The long-debated Honuaʻula master-planned community project is returning to the Maui County Council’s agenda for its regular meeting on Friday. The “hot button” issue has been whether to approve the developer’s request to remove a requirement to build 450 affordable units in the South Maui project district development. Council Member Keani Rawlins Fernandez is proposing […]
Gov. Green has 20 bills on his Intent-to-Veto list
The governor has until July 9 to issue final vetoes from the list, to sign them into law, or to allow them to become law without his signature.
ʻAlalā increase range of natural behaviors in the wild, 6 months after release on Haleakalā
The five ʻalalā, or Hawaiian crows, released last November are demonstrating promising wild behaviors, the Department of Land and Natural Resources reports.
Maui Police officers honored by MADD Hawaiʻi for impaired driving prevention
Three Maui Police Department officers were recognized this past weekend by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Hawaiʻi for their outstanding efforts to prevent impaired driving and keep island roadways safe.
East Maui organization seeks public input to help shape future of Honomanū
East Maui Land Restoration, a nonprofit dedicated to ecological and cultural revitalization, is inviting the public to participate in shaping the future of Honomanū Bay. Now in its seventh year of stewardship, EMLR is developing a community-informed management plan for the County Park at Honomanū, and is seeking input from Maui residents.
Maui Relief TANF qualifiers reminded to access long-term housing, appliance help
Those impacted by the August 2023 wildfires, who have qualified for the Maui Relief TANF Program, are reminded to apply for unused benefits, including long-term housing and appliance assistance.
Sakamoto Pool in Wailuku to close half day on Thursday, June 26
Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool in Wailuku will close for a half day from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, June 26, 2025, for pool guard recruitment testing.
59-year-old man rescued by Coast Guard after his boat sinks off Molokaʻi
The Coast Guard heard two mayday calls at 5:40 a.m. coming from a man stating his boat was taking on water offshore of ʻĪlio Point, Molokaʻi.
Michael Petersen sworn in as Deputy Director of County Department of Environmental Management
Michael Petersen was sworn in Friday as deputy director of the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management. Before joining the County, Petersen served as Operations Manager for Waste Pro Hawaiʻi in Kīhei.
Hawaiʻi Department of Law Enforcement monitoring global events, reaffirms there is “no credible threats to Hawaiʻi”
In light of ongoing geopolitical tensions, the Hawai‘i Department of Law Enforcement, Office of Homeland Security assures the public that there are currently no specific, credible threats to the State of Hawai‘i.
Maui Brewing Company recognized for Adopt-A-Highway service
Maui Brewing Company has received the Adopt-A-Highway Nō Ka ‘Oi Highway Hui Award for its volunteerism and exceptional responsiveness to the anti-pollution public service program.
Lt. Gov. Luke signs bill expanding Preschool Open Doors to include 2-year-olds
The new law, which takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026, expands eligibility to include 2-year-olds and removes burdensome accreditation requirements for child care providers—reducing barriers and increasing child care capacity across Hawaiʻi.
Kahanu Garden Director recognized as Maui County MVP during Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Awareness Month
Since becoming director in 2015, Opgenorth and his team have built a new visitor and education center that welcomes over 7,000 guests, education groups, and volunteers each year. He’s expanded efforts to restore the coastal hala forest and protect it from invasive species.
A novel idea for Maui’s housing crisis: Using vacation rental profits for residents’ down payments
A novel approach to Maui’s severe housing crisis emerged during a third round of emotional public testimony Monday on the hotly debated vacation rental phase-out bill: leveraging short-term rental profits to finance affordable housing for local families. Jonavan Asato, senior pastor at Grace Bible Church in Kahului, proposed this alternative while testifying on Bill 9 […]
New career development initiative launches to keep Maui’s keiki thriving at home
Imua Onipaʻa will offer hands-on career training beginning late summer 2025 in partnership with the YMCA in Lahaina and local Rotary clubs.
Final agreement negotiations between NASED and Aloha Hālawa District Partners extended through mid-August
The New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District project team today announced an extension of the deadline for its negotiations with Aloha Hālawa District Partners, the consortium selected as the Preferred Offeror for the construction of a new stadium and development of a live-work-play-thrive community incorporating the city’s Skyline rail system.
Public unveiling for new UHMC murals takes place Friday
A blessing and public unveiling will be held on Friday, June 27, for three new murals installed across the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College campus.
Fairmont Kea Lani launches pop-up dinner experience during Kō renovation
Fairmont Kea Lani has launched a limited-time buffet-style dinner experience near its Serenity Pool while its Kō Restaurant undergoes renovations through late October.
Case votes against agriculture funding bill over cuts to food assistance, support for Hawaiʻi farmers
The Fiscal Year 2026 agriculture funding bill, which passed the House Appropriations Committee, proposes a $1 billion cut compared to the current year.
Maui’s High School cowboys and cowgirls dominate at Hawaiʻi State Finals
Hawaiʻi’s top high school cowboy and cowgirls traveled off island to compete at the Hawai’i High School Rodeo State Finals, held on Kauaʻi on June 5-8. This year, Hawaiʻi’s National Team is comprised of 25 athletes total, with seven from Team Maui.
