Maui News
Hawaiʻi State FCU employees raise over $50K for local nonprofits
Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union employees raised $51,370 for local nonprofits through two fundraising initiatives held earlier this year, according to an announcement this week.
Final chance to submit Green Fee project ideas
The Green Fee Advisory Council is accepting ideas from the public for projects that could receive Green Fee funding to implement. The Project Ideas Portal will close Nov. 1 at 11:59 p.m. HST.
Update: Texas visitor dies in single-vehicle collision in Mākena, Maui
A Texas man died as the result of a single-vehicle collision on Mākena Road in South Maui on Thursday evening. Police say the involvement of speed was considered a factor.
Carol Lee Kamekona announces 2026 Maui County Council run
Aunty “NTY” Carol Lee Kamekona, a retired 22-year US Navy and Navy Reserve veteran and longtime community organizer, announced Thursday her intent to run for Maui County Council in 2026.
Coast Guard cutter arrives at new homeport in Honolulu after restorative maintenance
The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Hollyhock (WLB 214) arrived at their new homeport in Honolulu Oct. 14 after 806 days of restorative maintenance.
Halloween – Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign
Beginning Friday, October 31, 2025, and continuing throughout the Halloween weekend, the Maui Police Department’s Traffic Division will conduct sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols at various locations to address impaired driving.
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines reach integration milestone with single operating certificate
Alaska Airlines received a single operating certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration to operate alongside Hawaiian Airlines as two separate brands. This significant milestone – a FAA regulatory requirement achieved just over a year after Alaska and Hawaiian combined – marks the successful integration of training, policies, procedures and manuals across both airlines.
Dean Wong to speak at Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting, Nov. 4
On Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, Dean Wong will be the speaker at the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting. Wong is the CEO of Imua Family Services, which has provided services to Maui since 1947.
Local brands pop-up at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center to kick off holiday shopping
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center continues to celebrate Hawai‘i’s entrepreneurial spirit with a lineup of local brand pop-ups throughout November, featuring 2BDesired, Lexbreezy Hawaiʻi, Get Nutz Wear, Hometown Holiday Makeke, and Dezigns by Kamohoaliʻi.
Governor Green named to the 2025 Time100 Climate list
Gov. Josh Green has been named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate list, recognizing the 100 most influential leaders in the world driving climate action, innovation and resilience.
Committee to meet Nov. 5 on Pulelehua and Hoʻonani Village mixed-use projects
A council committee will consider bills to change a zoning condition for the Pulelehua mixed-use project in Kahana and to change the zoning and amend the Maui Island Plan for the Hoʻonani Village mixed-use project in Pu‘unēnē at separate meetings on Wednesday, Councilmember Tamara Paltin announced.
Maui United Way hosting community workshops to choose priority sites for Environmental Assessment
Maui United Way, in partnership with Hā Sustainability and Environmental Science International, invites community members to participate in the next round of workshops for the Maui United Way Environmental Recovery Initiative, a community-first initiative supported by the US Environmental Protection Agency to assess and revitalize underutilized lands in Lahaina, Kahului, and Wailuku.
Hospice Maui focuses on care of the ‘mind, body and spirit’
Hospice Maui is celebrating November as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month by implementing a new, nationally recognized approach to measuring and improving the quality of care. The organization is using the month’s theme, “We See the Whole You,” as a springboard to highlight its commitment to providing compassionate, individualized care that honors each person’s “body, mind and spirit.” […]
The road to nēnē recovery: A new project aims to address nēnē deaths
The Mānā Plains Nēnē Project officially launched on Thursday. The project aims to reduce the number of nēnē road deaths on a five-mile stretch of highway in West Kauaʻi.
12th Annual Made in Maui County Festival returns to the MACC in November
The 12th Annual Hawaiian Airlines Made In Maui County Festival, Maui’s premier showcase for locally produced goods, will return to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on Nov. 7 and 8. The festival is set to feature more than 140 local vendors offering a variety of products, including art, jewelry, fashion, food, home goods and more. It serves […]
52nd Maui County Senior Fair at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, Nov. 15
The 52nd Maui County Senior Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului.
Modular homes to be transported to Lahaina on Mondays
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation notifies highway users of potential traffic delays as modular homes are transported to Lahaina for teacher housing.
Haʻikū cottage destroyed by fire
A detached cottage and an abandoned vehicle were destroyed in a fire reported on Thursday morning in Haʻikū. The blaze caused an estimated $40,000 in damage to the 600 square foot structure, according to fire officials.
Hawai‘i providing state funding to fill gap for 160,000 adults, kids about to lose federal food assistance
Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green also announced state funding to help needy families with utilities and housing for the next few months.
Seabury Hall Performing Arts presents ‘Once Upon A One More Time’ high school version
Seabury Hall Performing Arts presents its 2025 fall musical, “Once Upon A One More Time” (high school version), a high-energy Broadway production featuring the iconic music of Britney Spears. The show runs for two weekends at Seabury Hall’s ʻAʻaliʻikūhonua Creative Arts Center. Show dates are Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15 and 21-22, at 7 p.m., and […]
