Maui News
Wildland fire apparatus is the first of seven being donated to Maui Fire Department
A blessing was held over the weekend to bring into service a new wildland firefighting apparatus for the Maui Fire Department. This vehicle is the first of a total of seven new firefighting apparatus being donated to the Maui Fire Department through a collective effort by the Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Fund. The initiative is supported by the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s “Maui Strong Fund” as well as a contribution from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez.
ICE raid on Filipino Maui teachers prompts reaction from US Sen. Schatz
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaiʻi) is speaking out against a reported ICE raid on a group of Maui teachers.
Large-scale murals coming to UH Maui College through community-driven art project
Maui Public Art Corps, in collaboration with the Maui Historical Society, the County of Maui and University of Hawaiʻi Foundation, has announced a new series of three large-scale murals at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College.
Schatz marks Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness Week with call for action
US Sen. Brian Schatz took to the Senate floor on Tuesday to highlight Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness Week.
Injured humpback whale ‘Schooner’ makes remarkable return to Salish Sea
A humpback whale missing part of its tail has been spotted off the coast of Anacortes, Wash., after completing a more than 2,600-mile journey from Maui.
Rep. Tokuda announces winners of Congressional Art Competition
Sadie Stafford, an 11th grader at Maui Preparatory Academy earned an Honorable Mention award for her pencil on paper artwork entitled “Sweet 15.”
HECO to use drones for inspections in Nāpili, Puʻukoliʻi, Kula on May 8-9
Hawaiian Electric will continue to use unmanned aircraft, or drones, for aerial inspections of its infrastructure in Nāpili and Pu‘ukoli‘i on Thursday, May 8, as well as in Kula on Friday, May 9, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days, weather permitting.
Maui Health welcomes Dr. Anna Eckart-Dodd as New Chief Medical Director
Maui Health announced that Dr. Anna Eckart-Dodd, a dedicated Maui hospitalist, has been selected as the next Chief Medical Director for Maui Health.
DOH urges parents to schedule well-child visits for incoming 7th graders
By seventh grade, students must be vaccinated against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap); meningococcal disease (MCV); and human papillomavirus (HPV).
UH News: Lānaʻi Education Center launched UH Mānoa grad toward her dreams
When 19-year-old Talia Agliam walks across the stage to receive her bachelor’s degree in sociology and a certificate in law and society from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa on May 17, she will carry with her not only the pride of achievement, but the strength and support of her Lānaʻʻi island community.
Water service outages in Kīhei and Kula
The Department of Water Supply reports a scheduled water service outage in Kīhei scheduled today, May 7, 2025 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. affecting Lipoa Parkway. During this time, Wailea may experience low water pressure.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center hosts Maui Matsuri Children’s Festival, May 10
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center is proud to partner with Maui Matsuri to host the 23rd Annual Maui Matsuri Children’s Festival this Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Center Court.
Rep. Yamashita removed as House Finance chairman
Without explanation, Upcountry Rep. Kyle Yamashita has been stripped of his powerful position as House Finance Committee chairman.
LA Rams and Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority team up to promote Hawaiian Islands with Mauicamp
The Los Angeles Rams are bringing a Minicamp to Maui from June 16-19, and will host on-field team activities on June 17 and 18, featuring players in workout gear at War Memorial Stadium in Wailuku. The “Mauicamp Powered by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority” is being offered under a partnership to promote tourism to Maui and Hawaiʻi.
DBEDT: Visitor arrivals in March were highest since July 2024, showing recovery
On any given day this past March, Maui saw 59,089 visitors.
UH launches real-time weather dashboard as Hawaiʻi Mesonet expands statewide
A new real-time dashboard launched by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa offers public access to live weather data from nearly 70 monitoring stations across the state, marking a major milestone in the Hawaiʻi Mesonet project. The launch coincides with Wildfire Awareness Month and represents a pivotal moment in the effort to make climate data available to the public.
Maui Council advances voluntary deed restriction program, targeting Molokaʻi as pilot
Molokaʻi residents could be the first to benefit from a county-funded, voluntary deed restriction program, a measure that cleared its first hurdle before the Maui County Council on Friday.
Episode 20 of Kīlauea eruption is short-lived with 4.5 hours of sustained fountaining
Episode 20 of the eruption at Kīlauea ended at 9:58 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, after 4.5 hours of sustained fountaining. The Halema’uma’u eruption is currently paused.
UH spring 2025 commencement schedule: Maui College on May 15
Thousands of graduates will celebrate at the ceremonies with their family and friends.
Hawaiʻi recognized for preschool quality as leaders focus on expanding Pre-K access
State-funded preschool enrollment grew to 1,026 children, an increase of 322 students from the prior year.
