Maui News
Kona Low storm damage estimated at nearly $100 million
Estimated damage from the March Kona Low storms has reached roughly $100 million, members of the Maui County Council’s Disaster Recovery, International Affairs and Planning Committee heard Wednesday.
Hot Kūpuna Nights returns to Lahaina Civic Center on June 23
The County of Maui Office of Recovery, in collaboration with the Hawaiian Music Perpetuation Society, invites kūpuna and their ʻohana to join the next Hot Kūpuna Nights on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center Social Hall. Doors open at 2:30 p.m.
Fire destroys shed in Haʻikū, causes $55,000 in damage
A structure fire in Haʻikū destroyed a partially enclosed carport/storage shed on Wednesday night, causing an estimated $5,000 in damages to the structure and $50,000 in damage to the contents.
First Lady Kaʻihi Bissen is featured speaker at 2026 Maui Nui Women’s Conference, July 9-10
Created for women to reconnect, restore and rise together, the two-day E Hoʻi I Ka Piko: 2026 Maui Nui Women’s Conference from July 9-10, 2026, in South Maui will feature opening remarks by First Lady Kaʻihi Bissen.
Automatic Voter Registration bill signed into law, set to begin Jan. 1, 2027 in Hawaiʻi
Act 67 modernizes Hawaiʻi’s voter registration system by automatically registering eligible residents to vote when they apply for or renew a Hawaiʻi driver’s license or state identification card, unless they choose to opt out.
Hawaiʻi Regional Council of Carpenters endorses Sne Patel for State House District 14
State House District 14 candidate Sne Patel announced that he has earned the endorsement of the Hawaiʻi Regional Council of Carpenters, marking additional labor support for his campaign.
Kālepa project closes remote East Maui roadway during daytime hours on weekdays
Hāna Highway at Kālepa Point is closed to traffic on weekdays (M-F) between mile markers 38 and 39 while Kālepa Rockfall Netting Replacement project work is conducted. Work takes place Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and is anticipated to last five months.
Lahaina Third Saturdays this Saturday, May 20
The Maui Economic Recovery Commission (Maui ERC) Healing Journey Team is honored to announce the monthly return of Paʻūpili 3rd Saturdays, a community healing gathering in Lahaina Town. The next event will take place this Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lahaina United Methodist Church.
FEMA reminds residents impacted by Kona Low that help continues after registration deadline
The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance for the March 10–24, 2026 Kona Low flooding has passed. However, FEMA and its partners want impacted residents in the City and County of Honolulu, and Hawaiʻi and Maui counties to know that support continues and, in some circumstances, late applications may still be considered.
Gas Watch: prices continue to ease ahead of Independence Day travel
In Kahului, the average price is $5.63 per gallon, down two cents from last week and $1.19 higher than a year ago. AAA Hawaiʻi expects travel volumes to remain near record levels during the Independence Day holiday period, with most travelers choosing to take road trips.
DOH reports travel-related dengue virus case in Oʻahu visitor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has identified a new travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu involving a visitor. As this case involves a nonresident, it is not included in Hawaiʻi’s official dengue case count, which remains at five cases statewide. The affected individual was exposed to the virus while traveling in a region where dengue is common.
Maui County FCU teams up with The Salvation Army for the 2026 Adopt a Backpack School Supply Drive
Now through July 18, 2026, residents across Maui are encouraged to bring new school supplies or contribute monetary donations to any Maui County FCU branch location in Kahului, Lahaina, or Wailuku. All donations will be directed toward The Salvation Army’s Adopt a Backpack program for students facing financial hardship throughout Maui County.
Maui Behavioral Health Resources conducts annual board meeting and officer installation
Maui Behavioral Health Resources conducted its annual meeting and board officer installation ceremony on June 4, 2026 at its offices in Makawao.
Open-government argument in West Maui water case heads back to Circuit Court after appeals decision
The Intermediate Court of Appeals has revived key open-government claims involving the removal of former Water Commission Deputy Director Kaleo Manuel.
Maui Police Department promotes Phillips and Santos to rank of Captain
The Maui Police Department announced the promotions of Brandon Phillips and Keoki Santos to the rank of Captain, effective June 16, 2026.
Joint preliminary damage assessments underway following May 22 Kona earthquake
The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with Hawaiʻi County, are conducting a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment following the May 22, 2026 Kona earthquake.
Opening Night has arrived for the first-ever Wailuku Film Festival
The inaugural Wailuku Film Festival celebrates its opening night with five days of unforgettable cinema, featuring more than 100 films from Hawaiʻi, across the Pacific and around the world.
Maui Council panel rejects charter amendment to set aside transient accommodations tax for climate fund
The Maui County Council’s ongoing review of 14 proposed charter amendments continued Tuesday, with members balking at a proposal to set aside 20% of the County’s annual transient accommodations tax revenue to fund climate plan initiatives.
Kaʻahumanu Avenue to be closed for parade on Saturday, June 20
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation notifies Maui drivers and riders that Kaʻahumanu Avenue (Route 32) will be closed in both directions between Lunalilo Street and Kahului Beach Road (Route 3400) from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 20, for the 2026 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pā‘ū Parade.
Credit Unions of Maui announce Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting Maui Junior Golf
The Credit Unions of Maui host their 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Waiehu Municipal Golf Course. All proceeds benefit the Maui Junior Golf Association, a nonprofit that has provided life-changing lessons through sport for over six decades.
