Maui News
Hawaiian Electric West Maui emergency preparedness open house on May 3
With hurricane and wildfire season coming up, Hawaiian Electric hosts a West Maui Emergency Preparedness Open House event to help prepare residents and their communities on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria.
Wailea Community Association launches search for GM; Pikrone to retire after 25 years
After decades of leadership as the Wailea Community Association general manager, Frank “Bud” Pikrone has announced his plan to retire this year. A search for Wailea Community Association’s next general manager has been launched by the Inkinen Executive Search firm.
Maui’s Aja Eyre named winner of the ‘Anything but Iʻa Poke Recipe Contest’
The Maui Visitors Bureau announced the winner of its sustainable poke contest during an “Earth Night” celebration at the Maui Ocean Center on Saturday, April 26.
New Kula Ballfields’ parking lots will temporarily close for maintenance May 1-2, 9
New Kula Ball Fields’ parking lots will close for asphalt maintenance and repairs on Thursday, May 1, through Friday, May 2, 2025, and again on Friday, May 9, 2025, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation.
Lahaina’s rebuilding: Historic design rules up for review after wildfire devastation
As Lahaina begins to rebuild in the wake of the August 2023 wildfire disaster, residents and visitors of the beloved historic town are asking whether it will retain the historic character that went up in smoke and ashes.
Update: Maui pedestrian struck by car on Dairy Road, succumbs to injuries
On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 4:01 p.m., the pedestrian involved in Monday night’s accident on Dairy Road, succumbed to her injuries and died while at Maui Memorial Medical Center. The pedestrian is identified as Artemis Kagel, 71, of Kahului.
55th Maui Marathon draws thousands back to the West Side
The 55th Annual Maui Marathon made a heartfelt return to West Maui this past weekend, drawing more than 2,200 runners and walkers alike across the full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K events.
Applications available for upcoming Hisako Film Lab, founded by Maui filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton
Hisako Film Lab is now accepting applications for their annual Summer Lab. Founded by Maui-raised filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton, this advanced filmmaking program offers an in-depth immersion for motivated high school students eager to elevate their storytelling and production skills in an exciting, project-based environment.
Maui Economic Opportunity lauded in proclamation celebrating Community Action Month
The nonprofit Maui Economic Opportunity was praised as the county’s Community Action Agency in a proclamation declaring Community Action Month in Maui County.
Unattended death in Kāʻanapali
An investigation is underway into an unattended death reported over the weekend near a golf course in Kāʻanapali along Sunday’s marathon route. The incident occurred shortly after 1 p.m. on April 27, 2025.
East Maui coastal forest among properties targeted for conservation with state funding
An East Maui coastal forest, along the Hāna Highway, is among the beneficiaries of a grant award from the Legacy Land Conservation program.
County DWS to continue community meetings on Maui’s water future
County of Maui Department of Water Supply is continuing its community meetings on the future of Maui island’s drinking water supply with six in-person events in May. DWS is partnering with national nonprofit US Water Alliance to facilitate the meetings, which will help shape Maui’s water future.
Remembering Lahaina fine arts book supports Maui wildfire victims
To honor Old Lahaina and to help support the revival of arts on the Valley Isle, the Maui Arts League has published “Remembering Lahaina: Places, People & Culture,” a collectible whose proceeds directly benefit those affected by the fires.
Hawaiʻi public schools pilot new banana bread recipe featuring local ʻulu flour
Participating Hawaiʻi public schools served ʻulu (breadfruit) banana bread for breakfast this month using local ʻulu flour, supplied by the Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Cooperative.
DOH alerts public to recall of Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias due to undeclared almonds and cashews
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents of a recall issued by Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company, LLC. of its Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamias, because of the possible presence of undeclared almonds and cashews, which are allergens.
Maui students gain hands-on experience at inaugural Career Exploration Day
High school students from across Maui County explored careers in health care at the inaugural Career Exploration Day, hosted by Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi in partnership with Maui Economic Development Board’s STEMworks™ program.
Community meeting May 12 on proposed plans for two West Maui playgrounds
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation invites residents to provide input on proposed plans for the Lahaina Recreation Center and the Kelawea Mauka Park playgrounds during a community meeting Monday, May 12, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center Social Hall.
‘Return-to-Home Program’ dies in conference committee at Legislature
A bill to establish a permanent “Return-to-Home program” failed to make it out of a House and Senate conference committee on Friday as members as the 2025 Legislature sprinted toward the finish of this year’s lawmaking session on Friday. The amended House Bill 212 would have repealed the current pilot program, which has returned more […]
Bill advances modernization of the Hawaiʻi’s unemployment insurance system
The Hawaiʻi State Legislature has passed House Bill 477, advancing efforts to modernize the state’s unemployment insurance (UI) system. The bill aims to streamline interactions for both claimants and employers, while laying the groundwork for long-overdue improvements to the system.
Need help rebuilding? Applications now open for the Keep Lahaina Home Insurance Gap Program
Applications are now open for the Keep Lahaina Home Insurance Gap Program, which offers a powerful partnership to ensure Lahaina homeowners can afford to stay and rebuild in the aftermath of the 2023 fires.
