Maui News
Parade entries now open for the 2025 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade
The 2025 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pā‘ū Parade and Ho‘olaule‘a is set for Saturday, June 21, 2025, and invites the community to take part in the annual celebration. The festivities return to Central Maui, with a parade along Ka‘ahumanu Avenue followed by a ho‘olaule‘a at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center.
Hampton Inn & Suites Maui North Shore appoints GM ahead of May 2025 opening
Hampton Inn & Suites Maui North Shore, a forthcoming 136-room oceanfront retreat set to debut in May 2025, has appointed Serkan Hizliok as Area General Manager. With nearly two decades of experience in luxury hospitality, Hizliok will lead the team in welcoming guests to this newly built hotel set along the shores of Kahului Bay.
HECO to continue aerial inspections with drones in Upcountry Maui in April
Hawaiian Electric will continue to use unmanned aircraft, or drones, for aerial inspections of its infrastructure in various areas of Upcountry Maui on weekdays throughout the month of April, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting. The inspections will take place in parts of Olinda, Piʻiholo, Kula, Kēōkea and ʻUlupalakua.
Hirono joins colleagues in introducing bill to provide construction funding to federally-impacted school districts
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and US Reps. John Garamendi (D-CA) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA) led 16 of their colleagues in introducing the Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act. The legislation would provide a total of $1 billion over four years for Impact Aid Construction Grants to address the backlog of facility needs at federally impacted school districts. In fiscal year 2024, Hawaiʻi received $53.3 million through the US Department of Education’s federal Impact Aid program.
The MACC’s 2024 Maui Brewers Festival Fundraiser, May 17
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Maui Brewers Festival fundraiser returns Saturday, May 17. This is one of the signature fundraisers for the MACC. New and Improved “Beer Lover” VIP and general admission tickets go on sale to everyone online only at MauiArts.org on Thursday, April 3 at 10 a.m.
MPD getting set to launch new helicopter and train officers for canine units
The Maui Police Department’s new helicopter, dubbed “Blue Thunder,” will be operational by this summer, supported by officers on the ground with new portable radios with enhanced capabilities, members of the Maui County Council’s Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee learned Wednesday. Referring to the helicopter, Police Chief John Pelletier said: “It’s on Maui… It’s […]
Maui Gold Pineapple’s Farm and Feast Experience offered this April
The exclusive experience runs on select Tuesdays and Fridays in April.
Seabury Hall presents ‘Broadway Bound: A Chorus Concert,’ April 10-11
Featuring music from “Hamilton,” “Mary Poppins,” “Mamma Mia!,” “Grease” and more, this high-energy concert promises to transport audiences into the magic of musical theater.
Peak pupping season underway for endangered Hawaiian monk seals
Thirty-four Hawaiian monk seal pups were born in the main Hawaiian Islands in 2024, and three pups have already been born this year. Officials say the public should give mothers with pups at least 150 feet of space on land and in the water—moms can be protective if they think you’re too close.
Maui County’s Department of Agriculture launches Food and Nutrition Security Plan
The County of Maui Department of Agriculture today unveiled the Maui County Food and Nutrition Security Plan, a significant step toward creating a more equitable, sustainable and resilient food system. The plan ensures all residents have access to affordable, nutritious and culturally appropriate food while emphasizing the power of local food systems in promoting health, […]
West Maui YMCA Community Center Partnership Park receives $250,000 from Rotary D5000 Foundation Maui Fires Relief Fund
A $250,000 check was presented to the West Maui YMCA for its Community Center Partnership Park. The check, from Rotary D5000 Foundation Maui Fires Relief Fund, will support the construction of a Dual Modular unit that will serve as both a youth space, office space, flexible program space and an additional covered area for the community.
King Kekaulike dominates MIL surf contest at Ho‘okipa
King Kekaulike swept both the boys and girls divisions at the second Maui Interscholastic League surf contest of the season on Saturday at Ho‘okipa Beach Park.
The Shops at Wailea Hosts Fourth Annual Easter Celebration on Saturday, April 19
The Shops at Wailea invites guests to celebrate Easter with their popular “Hoppenings at The Shops” on Saturday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by Hilton Grand Vacations, this festive event features a meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny, complimentary face painting, and a high-energy magic show by Maui’s own Brenton Keith.
Hawaiʻi Nature Center launches programs on Maui this summer
Hawai‘i Nature Center’s highly anticipated outdoor Nature Adventure Camp returns this summer for five weeks of camp in partnership with Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge. Enrollment opens today for this hands-on, outdoor program for keiki, ages 6 to 11, with an immersive experience that promotes environmental stewardship and a love for nature.
Hawai‘i consumers lost $61.6M to scams in 2024, AARP webinars to help fight fraud
To help combat fraud, AARP Hawai‘i is hosting a series of free webinars in April, covering scams that target kūpuna.
Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates of Hawaiʻi celebrates five years of pediatric care on Maui
Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates of Hawaiʻi is marking five years of providing specialized pediatric orthotic and prosthetic care to Maui’s children and families. Based on Oʻahu, POA travels to Maui multiple times monthly to hold pediatric orthotic and ankle-foot orthoses tuning clinics, significantly improving access to care and reducing the financial and logistical burden of […]
New tree hub at Kahului Airport helps wildfire survivors replant lost landscapes
The tree saplings are displayed at Maui’s OGG Airport for both arrivals and departures, beneath the central baggage claim’s atrium ceiling and in the nearby courtyard.
Lāna‘i celebrates grand opening of Lāna‘i Skatepark and blessing of Lāna‘i Youth Center
The Lāna‘i Skatepark and Youth Center was blessed Saturday, followed by the grand opening of the skatepark in Lāna‘i City. Department of Parks and Recreation Director Patrick McCall acknowledged all those who contributed to the creation of the skatepark and youth center. He highlighted the importance of providing spaces that foster community connection and offer […]
Gov. Green announces three judicial appointments
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., today announced his selections to fill three judicial vacancies. He has appointed Taryn Tomasa Gifford and Karin L. Holma to the Circuit Court of the First Circuit. Holma will fill the vacancy left by Judge Shanlyn A.S. Park and Tomasa Gifford will fill the anticipated vacancy resulting from the retirement of Judge Dean E. Ochiai this summer, pending Senate confirmation.
Kula Community Watershed Alliance hosts virtual community conversation on creating fire-resistant homes
The Kula Community Watershed Alliance will host a community conversation focused on residential wildfire prevention and resilience on Thursday, April 3, 2025. The virtual Zoom event, starting at 6 p.m., is designed to equip residents with the tools and knowledge needed to make their homes fire-resistant and reduce the risk of wildfires in the community.
