Maui News
Maui’s Ben Martin is first paddling official to enter Hawaiʻi Sports Officials Hall of Fame
Ben Martin, a longtime Maui paddling official, was announced as the first official from the outrigger canoe paddling realm to be inducted into the Hawaiʻi Sports Officials Hall of Fame.
Maui Visitors Bureau’s May Canoe Crop Corner at Wailuku First Friday, May 2
The Maui Visitors Bureau hosts a May Canoe Crop Corner at Wailuku First Friday on May 2, 2025 from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first floor of the Wailuku Garage (30 N. Church St.). Join in celebrating Lei Day with the Canoe Crop Corner, a celebration of Maui’s rich agricultural heritage. A cultural advisor […]
Coast Guard, partners search for missing kayaker off Hawaiʻi Island
Missing is Jared Willeford, 42, who was seen launching a yellow kayak at approximately 8 a.m. on Sunday offshore from Keauhou on Hawaiʻi Island.
Honuaʻula Partners seeking design review of Piʻilani Highway widening project
Honuaʻula Partners will go before the Urban Design Review Board on May 6 for a design review of its project plans for widening a portion of Piʻilani Highway from two to four lanes in Kīhei. The board’s design review is a preliminary step before taking the $48 million highway improvement project before the Maui Planning Commission […]
Aloha Maui Pride presents 2025 Pride Month events, June 1-14
Aloha Maui Pride has announced the 2025 Pride Month Events June 1-14, with many activities for the first two weeks in June leading up to the Maui Pride Festival 2025, held in partnership with the Maui AIDS Foundation on June 14.
Maui County FCU seeks scholarship applicants for continuing education
Maui County Federal Credit Union has launched its 2025 Scholarship Program, offering 10 $1,000 scholarships to local students pursuing higher education.
Hawai‘i Land Trust honors Herb Lee, Jr. as 2025 Kahu o ka ‘Āina
The former CEO of the Pacific American Foundation is recognized for his contributions to ‘āina-based education.
22 graduate with Maui Police Department’s 17th Crisis Intervention Team
The Maui Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team welcomed 22 new members to its list of trained personnel during a graduation ceremony on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Hawaiʻi’s LunchBox Maui expands amid recovery, offering taste of resilience and aloha
Heidi Cramer, a figure in Maui’s artisan food scene, is expanding her café concept LunchBox Maui to a second location in downtown Kahului this May.
Lāna‘i Culture & Heritage Center celebrates Earth Week with 4th Annual Kupulau Festival
The Lānaʻi community celebrated Earth Week on Saturday at the Lāna‘i Culture & Heritage Center’s 4th Annual Kupulau Festival.
Water outage in parts of Upper Kula and Makawao
Anticipated completion time has been extended to Monday, April 28, 2025, at 12 p.m.
Roots Reborn receives $100,000 from Rotary D5000 Foundation’s Maui Fires Relief Fund
The Rotary D5000 Maui Fires Relief Fund provided Roots Reborn with a $100,000 grant to support its Community Care Navigator Program serving migrant and immigrant communities affected by the 2023 Maui wildfires.
Replanting at Kahoma Village to support Lahaina recovery, growth following wildfires
Nearly 200 Kahoma Village homeowners, community members, and local organizations gathered Saturday to restore the landscape in Lahaina by planting 100 native and resilient species to support ongoing post-wildfire recovery.
Merrie Monarch results 2025: Hula Hālau ʻO Kamuela of Oʻahu wins; Maui dancers place
The wāhine of Hula Hālau ʻO Kamuela under the direction of Kumu Kunewa Mook and Kauʻionālani Kamanaʻo won the overall title at the 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, in Hilo Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiʻi-Made Conference returns May 20 to support local product growth
The third annual Hawaiʻi-Made Conference will be held Tuesday, May 20, at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center.
Maui police release video, seek help to identify suspects involved in armed robberies
The Maui Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying two individuals involved in two armed robberies in Upcountry Maui on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The department released video in the hopes of obtaining new information.
CNHA launches ‘Hawai‘i Calls’ talent competition and TV series spotlighting local and global performers
The televised competition is designed to spotlight artists, musicians, storytellers, fashion designers and other performers who can represent Hawai‘i on a global stage.
Maui hālau share ancient hula on kahiko night of 2025 Merrie Monarch
Kahiko night at the Merrie Monarch Festival featured hula in the ancient style with 27 groups performing Friday night in the annual competition in Hilo, Hawaiʻi. The festival continues tonight with ʻauana or modern hula, followed by results from the 62nd event.
Night sewer line work to close one lane of Honoapiʻilani Highway in Wailuku, May 1-2
The southbound lane on Honoapiʻilani Highway between Kuʻikahi Drive and Pilikana Street will be closed from 7 p.m. Thursday, May 1 through 5 a.m., Friday, May 2. Traffic will be alternated through the one open lane.
4,000 meals raised for Hawaiʻi Foodbank at State Capitol
The two-day event, held April 16–17, featured local businesses and raised awareness about food insecurity as part of the 26th Annual State Employees’ Food Drive.
