Maui News
Two Maui men injured in alleged assault in Māʻalaea
Two men suffered injuries in an alleged assault reported early Saturday morning in Māʻalaea, police said. The victims, a 24-year-old Kīhei man and a 62-year-old Lahaina man were allegedly assaulted by a group of three to four unknown males near Slip 22 at Māʻalaea Boat Harbor.
AARP awards Community Challenge grants to 2 Maui nonprofits
Two Maui nonprofits – Grow Some Good and the Maui Academy of Performing Arts – have received $15,000 each from AARP’s Community Challenge grant program to improve Maui communities and make them more livable, especially for kūpuna.
Skunk captured at Kakaʻako Waterfront Park
A live skunk was captured Wednesday night at Kaka‘ako Waterfront Park by Honolulu police after they responded to a call reporting that a skunk was running around the park near Keawe Street. Inspectors took custody of the skunk and it has been humanely euthanized to test for the rabies virus.
Hawaiʻi AG gives update on implementation of Lahaina Wildfire Phase III report — “We are all part of the solution”
Attorney General Anne Lopez announced the conclusion of the Department of the Attorney General’s investigation of state and county government response to the August 2023 Lahaina Fire.
Volcano Watch — School’s out for Summer: Introducing New Interns at HVO
As another school year ends, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory welcomes two new summer interns: Kamalani Poepoe and Ruth Gale. With an ongoing eruption at the summit Kīlauea, now is the perfect time for these interns to contribute to ongoing work to better understand eruptions in Hawaiʻi.
Maui Council hears another 70 testifiers on vacation rental phase-out bill; still more to come
Public debate intensified Wednesday during several hours of sometimes heated testimony over a proposed phase-out of vacation rentals before the Maui County Council’s Housing and Land Use Committee.
Gastroenterologist joins Pacific Permanente Group on Maui
Pacific Permanente Group has welcomed Dr. Mark L. Rosenblatt, a board-certified gastroenterologist with expertise in interventional endoscopy, to its growing multispecialty team at Maui Memorial Medical Center.
‘Mele’ brings songs to life at Maui Ocean Center’s Sphere
Maui Ocean Center will launch “Mele: The Hawaiian Music Experience” inside its intimate Sphere Theater starting Tuesday, July 1. The immersive visual and musical journey showcases Hawaiian dancers and musicians, led by award-winning performer Eric Gilliom.
Maui Fire Department turns over command of the Kahikinui Brush Fire to DOFAW
Effective this morning, Thursday, June 19, 2025, overall command and responsibility for the Kahikinui Brush Fire will move from the County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety to the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife.
DLNR: Beach leash laws are for the protection of monk seal pups
An incident on Saturday saw yet another off-leash dog run straight at a resting Hawaiian monk seal on O’ahu’s North Shore.
Youth archaeology opportunity can unearth $500 stipend
ʻŌpio (youths) can earn $500 by digging into an Upcountry archaeology series starting July 26.
Nāpili Kai Foundation awards $52,000 in scholarships to local students
The Nāpili Kai Foundation has awarded $52,000 in higher education scholarships to 11 recipients this year, continuing its long-standing tradition of supporting local students pursuing college degrees.
10th Wildfire & Drought LOOKOUT! campaign launches in Hawaiʻi
At a news conference Wednesday, state, county and nonprofit organizations involved in wildfire prevention and suppression, noted that since the devastating series of fires in August 2023, people are finally beginning to pay attention to the risk. They also emphasized that many parts of Hawai‘i continue to be impacted by prolonged drought conditions, with drought already impacting an estimated 386,000 people across the state.
Lahaina Resource Center closed on June 19, 24-26
The County of Maui Office of Recovery’s Lahaina Resource Center will be closed on June 19 and 24-26, 2025.
Keiki events connect community during time of continuing need
Staff from Maui Behavioral Health Resources participated in a Summer ʻOhana Fun event on Friday, June 13 to bring fun, healing and mental health awareness to the communities of Ka Laʻi Ola and Kilohana in Lahaina.
Maui’s Sons and Daughters of the Nisei Veterans / Maui AJA Veterans award 10 scholarships
Ten scholarships of $1,000 were presented to graduates of high schools on Maui by the Maui’s Sons and Daughters of the Nisei Veterans / Maui AJA Veterans Scholarship Program.
Nā Koa Brand celebrates grand re-opening at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
After seven years at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, Nā Koa Brand announced the grand opening of its relocated store at the front entrance of the center, directly across from Jamba Juice. The celebration will take place on Saturday, June 21, and will feature exclusive sales, giveaways, and a gift with purchase promotion.
Loree wins Hawai‘i State Amateur, earns spot in US Amateur Championship
Two-time high school state champion Tyler Loree claimed the 2025 Hawai‘i State Amateur Men’s Overall Division title with a four-shot victory at even par, topping a competitive field that included his University of Hawai‘i teammates.
MEO job program for kupuna, SCSEP, suspended amid federal funding uncertainty
Maui Economic Opportunity will be suspending a three-decade-old on-the-job training program for Maui County kupuna on June 30 after receiving notification Monday that its contract had been terminated due to the uncertainty of federal funding.
Mālama Ola earns top national honor for veteran hospice care
Mālama Ola Health Services, based on Oʻahu, has become the first hospice and palliative care organization in the state of Hawai‘i to earn Level 5 status from We Honor Veterans, the highest recognition awarded by the national program for veteran-centered end-of-life care.
