Maui News
Volunteer lawyers offer free legal advice during Law Week events
As part of the week’s offerings, the Legal Line Hotline will be available statewide through Friday, May 9, between 6 and 7 p.m. Residents can call 808-537-1868 to speak with a volunteer attorney.
Maunakea telescope tunes into music of nearby star, unveils surprising discovery
The study used a new cutting-edge instrument at the W.M. Keck Observatory called the Keck Planet Finder.
ʻOhana Fuels raises $6,375 for Teran James Young Foundation
The Teran James Young Foundation has received $6,375 from ʻOhana Fuels, thanks to strong community participation in the company’s “Fuel Up. Do Good.” program.
3 Hawaiian Immersion students from Maui ask for help to get to D.C.
Three Hawaiian language immersion students from Ke Kula Kaiapuni ʻo Kekaulike on Maui are calling on the community to help raise $12,000 to represent Hawai‘i at the 2025 National ʻŌlelo Hawai‘i Showcase in Washington, D.C., this June.
Motorists urged to use caution during Saturday’s Visitor Industry Charity Walk
Motorists are advised to exercise additional caution during the 46th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk Maui, taking place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, starting at 8 a.m. in Central Maui.
Council declares May Community Action Month, celebrates MEO’s 60th anniversary
Maui County’s Community Action Agency, Maui Economic Opportunity, was praised as a “second government” for its far-reaching work assisting county residents in need by Maui County Council members, who declared May as Community Action Month.
Hawaiʻi residents encouraged to review insurance policies ahead of hurricane season
The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division reminds consumers to evaluate their insurance policies before hurricane season, which starts June 1.
Senate Public Safety Committee pushes forward public protection bills
“These bills address some of the most urgent challenges we’re facing right now in our state,” said Elefante. “We’ve made real progress by passing key legislation on public health, safety in correctional facilities, funding for law enforcement, cracking down on illegal fireworks, improving fire prevention, and supporting our Department of Defense.”
Kīhei Charter students explore ion propulsion, sound pollution impacts on wild birds
An engine that could potentially power a rocket to Mars and beyond; and a study of how ambient sound can affect the call of a Myna bird and change the way a species produces. These are just two of the award-winning science projects created by two Kīhei Charter School students.
Maui Health achieves ACS Level III Trauma Center verification
In honor of National Trauma Awareness Month, Maui Health is proud to announce that Maui Memorial Medical Center has been verified as an American College of Surgeons (ACS) Level III Trauma Center.
2025 King Kamehameha celebrations
The 153rd Annual King Kamehameha Day holiday will be observed with festivities statewide. This year’s celebration theme is “E Hoʻomau – Celebrating Mary Kawena Pukui.” On Maui, Nā King Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade and Hoʻolauleʻa will take place on June 21, 2025.
Free 360-degree film on Mokuʻula this Friday at 6 p.m. at The Sphere at Maui Ocean Center
This month’s screening of E Hoʻi Ka Nani I Mokuʻula will take place on May 9 at 6 p.m. at The Sphere at Maui Ocean Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Schatz applauds return of sacred cultural item to Hawaiʻi
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, celebrated the return to Hawaiʻi of a sacred ‘ahu‘ula (feathered cape), worn by Chief Keaoua Kekuaokalani in the Battle of Kuamoʻo in 1819.
American Savings Bank celebrates grand opening of new Lahaina Branch
American Savings Bank (ASB) held a grand opening today for its new Lahaina Branch at Lahaina Cannery Mall. ASB’s previous Lahaina branch on Papalaua Street was destroyed in the Maui wildfires.
Hoʻokipa Maui Marketplace returns, May 29 at Sheraton Maui
Following the success of its 2024 debut, the Hoʻokipa Maui Marketplace returns on May 29, 2025, at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa.
Private landowners in Maui Nui sought to assist in axis deer control
Axis deer continue to negatively impact Maui Nui forested watersheds, agricultural land and population centers. To combat these problems, the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife is inviting eligible private landowners and lessees to apply to the Landowner Incentive Program to achieve appropriate, sustainable population levels.
Update/Located: Haʻikū teen reported missing
The Maui Police Department is asking for the public’s help with any information on the whereabouts of Nevaeh Battel, 14, of Haʻikū.
Update/located: Kahului man reported missing by concerned family members
Update: Makana Hoe has been located and is okay. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their assistance.
County of Maui to hold in-person hiring event May 15 at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
The County of Maui invites job seekers to an in-person hiring event on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will have a chance to win prize giveaways throughout the day.
Maui Flow Fest 2025 set to become the largest teen mental health & wellness event in Hawaiʻi
The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa will be transformed into a powerful hub of healing, celebration, and connection for over 1,000 teens from across Maui, Lāna‘i and Moloka‘i this Saturday, May 10, 2025.
