Maui News
Bill to protect vehicle sellers from liability passes out of House Transportation Committee
A bill aimed at shielding vehicle owners from liability after they legally transfer ownership to a buyer passed out of the House Committee on Transportation with a recommendation for approval Thursday morning.
Waiehu Municipal Golf Course to adjust play during maintenance April 21-24
Waiehu Municipal Golf Course will adjust play while it aerates its greens and collars from Monday, April 21, to Thursday, April 24, 2025, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation. During aeration of the front nine holes from April 21 to 22, golfers may play the back nine holes twice. While […]
4.4 quake linked to readjustments of ocean crust due to the weight of Hawaiʻi Island
A magnitude-4.4 earthquake was reported at 5:25 p.m. on Friday, March 14, occurring 34 miles west of Hawaiian Ocean View Estates on the Island of Hawaiʻi at a depth of 22 miles below sea level. This earthquake was a common type related to readjustments of the ocean crust due to the weight of Hawaiʻi Island, […]
Maui’s first-ever Keiki Bike Education Program rolls into schools
The Keiki Bike Education Program is rolling into Maui schools for the first time, offering children essential biking skills and safety education. This initiative, led by the Maui Bicycling League (MBL) in partnership with the Maui Family YMCA, is designed to promote physical activity, road safety, and environmental awareness among keiki across the island. With support from Sovereignty Bike Company, […]
Update/Canceled: High Bacteria Count Advisory at Olowalu Landing, Maui
Update: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 The Water Quality Advisory for Olowalu Shore Front, Maui has been canceled as of Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Water sample testing results show that the enterococci levels no longer exceed the threshold level. Previous post: The public is advised of a water quality exceedance of enterococci at Olowalu Landing, Maui. […]
The Westin Maui’s Charity Walk fundraiser features ‘Dunk Tank & Flying Pies’
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali invites the community and visitors to take part in a their Dunk Tank & Flying Pies event, a Maui County Charity Walk fundraising event on Friday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The day of fun-filled activities takes place at the resort’s Hōkūpa‘a Lawn. All event proceeds will […]
Hawaiʻi public schools serve green eggs and ham fried rice featuring local green onions
Participating Hawaiʻi public schools, including Moanalua Elementary, served green eggs and ham fried rice for breakfast this month, featuring local green onions. This special breakfast item is being featured in light of National Read Across America Week and National School Breakfast Week, both which took place in the first week of March. The effort is […]
Maui unemployment rate for January was 3.4%
Maui’s unemployment rate in January was 3.4%, down from the 3.5% reported the previous month, according to new data released by the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the state in January was 3%. That’s the same as the previous six consecutive months after benchmark revision. In […]
Maui Food Bank launches Da Mobile Market to bring fresh foods to underserved areas
To further address food insecurity and expand access to fresh, nutritious foods in underserved communities, Maui Food Bank celebrated the launch of Da Mobile Market, a new mobile food distribution program. This initiative is designed to serve areas with limited access to nutritious food, including West Maui, Upcountry and Hāna, ensuring that families in need […]
First $1.5M payment has been made to the estate of a Maui wildfire victim as part of state’s $175M One ʻOhana Fund
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., announced the initial disbursements from the $175 million One ‘Ohana Fund, a key initiative of the Maui Wildfires Compensation Program. This fund was created to provide direct financial relief to the families of those who lost loved ones and to individuals who suffered serious physical injuries in the Aug. 8, 2023, Maui […]
Continued geotechnical work to be conducted on and along roadways in Central Maui from March 17 to 19
Motorists are advised of potential traffic delays from March 17 through 19 as crews continue their soil sampling work in and along state highways, which will assist the state Department of Transportation in maintaining and improving its roadways. Monday, March 17: Tuesday, March 18: Wednesday, March 19 Motorists are asked to obey all signs and […]
Talk story with Yuki Lei at Upcountry Farmers Market
Council Member Yuki Lei Sugimura will hold her Talk Story with Yuki Lei outreach program this Saturday, March 15, at the Upcountry Farmers Market from 7 to 11 a.m. Sugimura invites the public to come and share their thoughts on County issues that matter to them. State Rep. Kyle Yamashita will also be available to […]
Maui foster youth surprised with bikes, helmets
The Maui Postgraduate Dental Forum, in collaboration with Maui United Way and Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Maui, provided bicycles, helmets, locks, and $100 gift cards to five local foster youth on March 7, 2025, at the King Kamehameha Golf Club. This surprise gift event was made possible through a generous donation by […]
Lahaina Community Webinar set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 19
Residents are encouraged to attend the County of Maui Office of Recovery’s monthly Lahaina Community Webinar on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. Officials will discuss topics covering Lahaina rebuild efforts. Presentations include rebuilding and tips regarding contracting from the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; sewer system updates from the […]
Two sentenced, another charged in crackdown on illegal fireworks
The Department of the Attorney General successfully prosecuted two men for selling illegal aerial fireworks in the community prior to the new year, following law enforcement sting operations to identify and arrest distributors of illegal fireworks. Wolfgang Clark pled no contest this week and was granted a deferred plea to two counts of felony fireworks […]
Modular home hauling to Lahaina continues
Motorists are advised of potential traffic delays as modular homes for wildfire survivors are transported from Kahului to the state’s Ka Laʻi Ola housing site in Lahaina. Hauling will take place nightly at 9 p.m., from Wednesday, March 19 through Friday, March 21. The transport will involve trucks in a caravan that will move the […]
House panel calls for fix of disrepairs at state parks and small boat harbors
The House Committee on Water & Land recommended favorable action Thursday on a bill to give the state Department of Land and Natural Resources more flexibility in responding to repairs and maintenance in state small boat harbors and parks.
Pelletier says accusations against him are ‘baseless’ after being named in civil lawsuit against Diddy
Maui Police Chief John Pelletier is strongly denying any involvement after being named as a co-defendant in a civil lawsuit filed by Ashley Parham against rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs.
HIDOE shares proposed methodology and timeline for school consolidation study
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education announced that it has initiated a discussion on its approach to review public school campuses for potential consolidation in light of a steady decrease in overall enrollment over the past decade.
Helmet safety requirements advance in House Transportation Committee
The House Committee on Transportation recommended approval of two bills requiring the use of helmets — one for minors while using a skateboard and one, for anyone of any age, while using a moped.
