Maui News
March rainfall mostly below average across Maui County
Rainfall across most of Maui County was below average in March, according to the National Weather Service’s Monthly Precipitation Summary.
Astronomers: YR4 asteroid will not hit Earth in 2032, but has ~2% chance of moon strike
Despite being a scenario widely pondered by astronomers and Hollywood writers for decades, further observations have since determined YR4 will not impact the Earth in 2032 as originally predicted. However, there is a ~2% chance it could hit the Moon instead, according to the study.
Public invited to weigh in on proposed hike in shipping rates by Young Brothers
The State of Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission is holding hearings around the neighbor islands where the public can weigh in on a proposed temporary rate increase and tariff changes by the shipping company Young Brothers.
King’s Chinese BBQ Opens at Puʻunēnē Shopping Center
King’s Chinese BBQ has opened its sixth location on Maui at the Puʻunēnē Shopping Center in Kahului.
Go Green Recycling event for West Maui residents to be held Saturday, April 12
West Maui residents can dispose of recyclable bulky items at a Go Green Recycling event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Lahaina Civic Center. Appointments are required for the event, which is hosted by nonprofit Mālama Maui Nui in partnership with the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management Abandoned […]
Hop into Easter fun at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, April 19
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center hosts an egg-citing Easter celebration where keiki and families of all ages are invited to join the fun on Saturday, April 19, at Center Court.
Haʻikū fire station construction expected to go out for bid in September
A notice to proceed with construction of the Haʻikū Fire Station is scheduled for April 2026, if all permits and entitlements are approved. Then, in July 2028, the fully outfitted station is expected to be ready to house firefighters, fire trucks and other equipment, Fire Chief Brad Ventura told Maui County Council members in an […]
Lava overflows from south vent with onset of Episode 17 Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at Kīlauea
Episode 17 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at Kīlauea began at 10:15 p.m. on April 7, 2025 with the start of lava overflowing from the south vent.
ACLU urges Hawaiʻi Supreme Court to require police to record interrogations
The ACLU of Hawaiʻi, together with the ACLU State Supreme Court Initiative, filed an amicus brief on April 4, 2025, asking the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court to require that law enforcement record custodial interrogations.
Executive Office on Early Learning celebrates Week of the Young Child, April 5-11
The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration that focuses public attention on the needs of young children and their families and recognizes the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs.
Maui Healing Group to speak at Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset
On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, two directors of the Maui Healing Group will be the speakers at the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting.
MEMA to launch new real-time evacuation notifications on Genasys Protect app
The platform — Genasys Protect — will allow Maui County users to view predetermined evacuation zones, track live statuses and receive real-time notifications through a mobile app. It is set to go live for public use on May 1, 2025.
Reef Friendly Landscaping Program is focus of Rotary talk, April 9
Maui Nui Marine Resource Council’s Jill Wirt is the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Kīhei-Wailea’s upcoming meeting on April 9, 2025. Wirt will discuss the nonprofit’s Reef Friendly Landscaping Program.
Tokuda leads effort to protect labor rights of Department of Defense educators
US Rep. Jill Tokuda led 44 bipartisan members of Congress in urging the Secretary of Defense to protect the collective bargaining rights of educators and educational support staff at the Department of Defense Education Activity. The letter requests a response no later than Thursday, April 10, 2025.
Volunteers sought in support of nonprofits facing federal funding cutbacks in Hawaiʻi
April is Volunteer Month in the State of Hawai‘i and nonprofit community organizer Kanu Hawaii is encouraging companies and residents to seek out volunteerism opportunities that will strengthen the local network of nonprofits that are maintaining the frontline of Hawaiʻi’s community services.
Fair Housing Month Conference, April 24
The Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission and agencies statewide are hosting a free Fair Housing Month Conference on April 24, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to promote awareness and understanding of fair housing laws. The event will provide key insights on Hawaiʻi’s fair housing protections, best practices for housing professionals, and resources for tenants and property owners.
Winners emerge in HSJGA Maui Spring Classic at Wailea Blue Golf Course
A total of 38 junior golfers from across the state teed up in the event, with a feature from a few mainland players as well. Lahaina’s Ashwin Patel earned a top spot in the Boys 7-10 division.
DOH to launch statewide health and media survey recruitment via text messages
Each year, the Hawai‘i Department of Health conducts surveys to learn about health behaviors and attitudes of Hawai‘i residents. Beginning later this month, the department will launch the Hawai‘i Health and Media Survey to learn more about how people access and respond to health-related information.
Senate passes Hirono resolution designating April as ‘National Native Plant Month’
The US Senate unanimously passed a resolution led by Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), designating April 2025 as “National Native Plant Month.”
Lower tuition rates make UH Community College summer classes more affordable
Registration for summer courses at a lowered tuition rate for Hawaiʻi residents is open at all seven University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges, providing students with an accelerated and cost-effective way to earn credits. Hawaiʻi residents pay just $131 per credit (normally $248), and can use this opportunity to save money, get ahead academically and explore new classes—all in a shorter time frame.
