Maui News
Update/located: Wailuku woman reported missing after day trip to Lahaina
Panaguiton was located and found to be in good health. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their assistance.
Carl ‘Soot’ Bredhoff remembered as leader in Hawaiʻi’s ranching and cattle industry
Carl “Soot” Bredhoff, a respected leader in Hawaiʻi’s ranching and cattle industry, passed away May 31 at his home in Kula. He was 90.
CNHA acquires Nā Mea Hawaiʻi to expand Native Hawaiian business ecosystem
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement announced the acquisition of Nā Mea Hawaiʻi, a cultural retail institution that has served Hawai‘i for more than two decades. Nā Mea Hawaiʻi will be integrated into a larger suite of economic and entrepreneurial initiatives, including: KūHana Business Accelerator; and The Mākeke.
County solicits applications for FY2026 community-based mental health programs
The County of Maui Department of Human Concerns is soliciting grant proposals for mental health programs to support community-based initiatives in areas impacted by the August 2023 Maui wildfires in Lahaina and Kula.
Anglers cast lines as trout season opens at Pu‘u Lua Reservoir on Kauaʻi
The opening of the annual fishing season at Koke‘e on Kauaʻi, brought anglers of all ages to Pu‘u Lua Reservoir to catch rainbow trout. The reservoir was stocked earlier with 22,000 trout, the largest number ever.
Kahikinui fire 93% contained; evacuation orders lifted
Evacuation orders for Kahikinui were lifted at 7 p.m. today, June 16, due to increased fire containment, according to Maui Emergency Management Agency. The fire has burned 330 acres since it first started Sunday morning, and was 93% contained as of nightfall on Monday.
Portions of War Memorial and Keōpūolani complexes to close briefly for events, training
Areas of the War Memorial and Keōpūolani complexes in Kahului will be closed briefly this week for events and training, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation.
Emergency proclamations signed in response to Kahikinui brush fire
Mayor Richard Bissen and Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, serving as acting governor, signed emergency proclamations in response to the ongoing brush fire in Kahikinui.
Art imitates life: 9/11 airline stranding inspires Broadway hit, ‘Come From Away’
The real-life inspiration behind the character “Kevin T.” in the Broadway hit “Come From Away” is heading to Wailuku’s historic ʻĪao Theater for a special appearance at Maui OnStage’s local production of the musical.
Reserve a time for free document shredding at Access Corp. in Wailuku, June 21
AARP Hawaiʻi, in partnership with Access Corporation, will hold a free document shredding and food drive event at the Access facility in Wailuku at 821 Ehu Street on Saturday, June 21 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Overnight lane closure on Hoʻokele Street Exit for water line work
Motorists are advised that one lane on the Hoʻokele Street Exit at the intersection with Maui Veterans Highway (Route 311) will be closed overnight on Tuesday, June 17 and if necessary, Wednesday, June 18, for water line work near the Family Life Center’s ʻOhana Hope Village.
Kahikinui fire revised to 330 acres; 80% contained
The Kahikinui brush fire mauka of the highway near Mile Marker 24 and 25 is now mapped at approximately 330 acres, which was calculated by Air One flying the perimeter with a flight tracker. MFD said containment as of 8 a.m. on Monday, June 16, is 80%.
‘No Kings’ events across the state draw crowds in protest of Trump administration
A “No Kings” event on Maui drew a crowd of demonstrators along Kaʻahumanu Avenue in Kahului, stretching from the Wākea Avenue intersection, past South Kāne Street on Saturday afternoon.
Rotary Satellite Club of Kīhei Wailea hosts E-Cycle Fundraiser, June 21
The Rotary Satellite Club of Kīhei Wailea hosts an E- Cycle Fundraiser from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, to help safely dispose of old electronic devices while raising funds for local community projects. Club members will pick up unwanted electronics throughout the island of Maui as part of the event.
Transport of Lahaina wildfire debris to start Monday, June 16
The transfer of Lahaina wildfire debris from the Olowalu Temporary Debris Storage site to the Permanent Disposal Site adjacent to the Central Maui Landfill in Puʻunēnē is set to begin June 16, with completion expected in approximately five months.
Go Green Recycling event for Upcountry residents to be held Saturday, June 21
Upcountry residents can dispose of recyclable bulky items at a Go Green Recycling event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Waipuna Chapel in Kula.
Group fitness instructors invited for training, teaching, job opportunities
The Kelea Foundation is partnering with long-time community fitness and recreation company, Glad Life Inc., to train new group fitness instructors. During the course, from July 7 to Aug. 8, participants will learn from experts in the field, getting hands-on and practical experience in teaching as well as insights to the industry and job opportunities. […]
MEO’s teen financial literacy class set for July 7-8
The two-day Financial Literacy for Teens workshop, covering topics such as budgeting, saving and credit, will be held Monday and Tuesday, July 7 and 8, at Maui Economic Opportunity in Wailuku.
Green Party of Hawaiʻi State Convention planned for June 21
The annual Green Party of Hawai’i State Convention will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. via ZOOM. Opening will be Jim Albertini, from the “Malu ʻĀina, Center for Non-Violent Education & Action” as guest speaker, followed by the election of State party officers, delegates and alternates to the Green Party of the United States National Committee.
2025 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade and Hōʻolauleʻa announces Grand Parade Marshal Clifford Naeʻole
Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade and Hōʻolauleʻa Committee announced Clifford Naeʻole as the Grand Parade Marshal for the 2025 celebration, set to take place on Saturday, June 21, along Kaʻahumanu Avenue in Kahului beginning at 9:45 a.m.
