Maui News
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.
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.
