Maui News
Rep. Gene Ward announces retirement citing ongoing health concerns
Rep. Gene Ward today announced his retirement from the Hawaiʻi State House of Representatives due to ongoing health concerns. Ward had been in public service for more than three decades including more than 27 years working for his constituents in District 18.
Residents invited to recycle bulky items and electronics tomorrow in Kula
A community recycling event will take place on Saturday, March 22, from 8 a.m. to noon at Waipuna Chapel, 17 Ōmaʻopio Road in Kula.
Amended sewer service status for 183 lots; 98.1% of Lahaina’s system now active
Sewer service is now active at 183 West Maui lots from Dickenson Street to Shaw Street, makai of the Honoapiʻilani Highway in Lahaina.
Maui Police Department Lt. Nicholas Angell graduates from FBI National Academy
Maui Police Department Lt. Nicholas Angell was one of 244 law enforcement officers who graduated from the FBI National Academy on March 13.
Kāʻanapali to host 39th edition of storied women’s tournament
The 2025 Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational will be held on Maui for the first time in its 39-year history.
Fairmont Kea Lani and Kō Restaurant Present: Taste of Kapoho, March 22
Fairmont Kea Lani and Kō Restaurant present the Taste of Kapoho – a special fundraising dinner on Saturday, March 22, from 5 to 9 p.m., bringing together a culinary experience with a meaningful cause.
Maui DMV kiosk moves to Nāpili Market to better serve west-side communities
The self-service, motor vehicle registration renewal kiosk went online this week.
Schatz discusses federal funding and Lahaina recovery with Maui County Council, Gov. Green
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) met with the Maui County Council and Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green to discuss federal funding for Lahaina recovery and disaster relief programs.
Work to remove pilings along Front Street slated to start around April 1
Pilings are concrete support columns for structures built over the water, and their removal is a crucial step in the ongoing recovery from the 2023 Maui wildfires. The structures they once supported were severely damaged or destroyed, and the removal of approximately 232 pilings, along with other hazardous debris such as metal beams and bolts, will help eliminate safety risks in the area.
Only Aloha Here launches new ‘Hoʻoilo Collection’ honoring Lono
Only Aloha Here is set to launch its latest collection, “Hoʻoilo,” with a public fashion show and exclusive shopping experience on Sunday, March 23, at 4 p.m. The event will also celebrate the grand opening of Public House Provisions, a new retail space located behind Makawao Public House, dedicated to showcasing local creators.
DLNR: Critically rare native plant on Kahoʻolawe finds success in cultivation
Native Hawaiians have tended a relationship with the critically endangered native Hawaiian plant—Ka Palupalu o Kanaloa (Kanaloa kahoolawensis)— for over a thousand years. Now the rest of the world can experience and learn about it online at a new website dedicated to telling its story of resilience.
Council Budget Committee questions unspent appropriations from Affordable Housing Fund
The Maui County Council’s Budget and Finance Committee has questions about nearly $12 million in unspent and unencumbered funds in the County’s Affordable Housing Fund. According to a March 3 letter from Budget Director Lesley Milner, additional funds are now available for a 120-unit apartment rental project on nearly 15 acres of County-owned land in […]
Restoration of two more school bus routes on Maui and Hawaiʻi Island starts Monday
The Hawai‘i Department of Education announced that starting March 24, one previously suspended school bus route serving Kalama Intermediate and King Kekaulike High on Maui and one route serving Keaʻau High on Hawaiʻi Island will be reinstated. These two routes will provide service for approximately 31 student bus riders total. The latest restored routes will be […]
Credit Unions of Maui donate $10,000 to support senior housing, Nā Hale Kūpuna
The Credit Unions of Maui have donated $10,000 to Nā Hale Kūpuna project, an initiative by the J. Walter Cameron Center aimed at providing affordable housing for seniors affected by the August 2023 wildfires. This contribution will be allocated towards the purchase of new appliances for the housing units, enhancing the living conditions of the residents.
Maui Marathon invites businesses to join the 2025 Health & Fitness Expo
The 55th Annual Maui Marathon, set for Sunday, April 27, 2025 is returning to West Maui with an expanded Health & Fitness Expo aimed at supporting local businesses and promoting wellness.
Senate Judiciary Committee set for decision-making on sex trafficking bill next week
The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled for decision-making next week on a House bill that would authorize sex trafficking victims to file civil lawsuits against the perpetrators of what’s been called a “form of modern-day slavery.” House Bill 111 cites a report published in 2018 by Arizona State University and the Hawaiʻi State Commission on […]
Science advisors discuss updates to protected species issues, strategic planning for Western Pacific fisheries
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee met this week to review protected species management and discuss strategic planning for fisheries in the region.
Maui County youth take part in national ‘Take Down Tobacco’ rally at state capitol
Youth advocates from across the state, including Maui and Molokaʻi, gathered at the state capitol for an annual rally to “Take Down Tobacco.” The rally, organized by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, is held each year to combat the youth vaping epidemic. The group is calling for lawmakers to do more to protect kids and end the sale of flavored tobacco products.
Two Maui teachers honored for promoting civic education
Two Maui teachers—Janyce Omura and Richard Ornellas— were honored by the state Judiciary for their work in promoting civic education. Omura is a graduate of Maui High School who returned to her alma mater as a teacher. In addition to her work in the classroom, Omura supports students by serving as an advisor for numerous school-related […]
Maui educator recognized for receiving National Board Certified Teacher designation
Leanne Dunn, educator of Makawao Elementary School on Maui, was among the 25 Hawai‘i educators from throughout the state who were recognized for their completion of the rigorous certification program of the National Board Certified Teacher. With the latest cohort of newly certified teachers, there are now 539 in Hawai‘i who hold this designation.
