Maui News
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center and BAMP present Boyz II Men, April 24
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center and BAMP present R&B legends Boyz II Men, at the MACC on Thursday, April 24.
Hawaiʻi AG joins push to uphold Medicaid patients’ right to choose providers
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez has joined 16 other attorneys general in urging the US Supreme Court to uphold Medicaid recipients’ right to choose their healthcare providers, including Planned Parenthood.
Hirono, Sullivan introduce bill to establish VA call centers in rural states
US Sens. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaiʻi) and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) have introduced the Representing VA with Accuracy (REP VA) Act, a bipartisan bill that would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish in-state call centers in rural states like Hawai‘i and Alaska.
Hawaiʻi Carbon Smart Land Program expands funding for regenerative land management
The Hawaiʻi Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission is offering a new round of grants through the Carbon Smart Land Program to support regenerative land management across the state.
Volcano Watch: Determining magma storage depths at Kīlauea
By measuring the density of carbon dioxide trapped in bubbles formed in crystals as magma is under pressure underground, scientists can determine the depth at which the gas became trapped, and hence the depth of magma storage before eruption.
Maui premiere of ‘Shikata Ga Nai’ brings untold WWII stories to Nisei Veterans Memorial Center
“Shikata Ga Nai” – a Japanese phrase meaning “It cannot be helped” – is also the title of a powerful, feature-length independent film making its Maui premiere on Saturday, April 12, at 1:30 p.m. at the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center’s Stanley Izumigawa Resource Center, located at 665 Kahului Beach Road.
Nisei Veterans Memorial Center announces ‘Yakamashii’ talk with Kathy Collins with special guest: Rachel Kondo of FX’s Shōgun
The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center will host an in-person talk on Saturday, April 5 from 1:30 p.m. at the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center’s Stanley Izumigawa Resource Center located at 665 Kahului Beach Road. In this installment of the recurring “Yakamashii” series, Kathy Collins will sit down with her guest, Rachel Kondo, the executive producer of FX’s […]
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 […]
