Maui News
Maui Housing Hui hosts free Renter’s Rights Training on March 24
To help both renters and landlords navigate these challenges, Maui Housing Hui is hosting a free Renter’s Rights Training on March 24, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the J. Walter Cameron Center in Wailuku.
Lahaina Clinic staff honored for volunteerism in aftermath of 2023 wildfire
Kaiser Permanente recently honored its Lahaina Clinic staff members with the 2024 David Lawrence Community Service Award, recognizing their dedication and service in the aftermath of the August 2023 Maui wildfires.
County Office of Economic Development grant workshops scheduled in March
Representatives of organizations seeking grant funding are invited to attend County of Maui Office of Economic Development grant workshop sessions on March 27 and 28, 2025.
Maui Taiko to bring century-old island tradition to national stage at 2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival
A cherished Maui tradition will soon travel 5,000 miles to the heart of the nation’s capital as Maui Taiko takes center stage at the 2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. The group will showcase its powerful drumming in two highly anticipated performances, including the festival’s Opening Ceremony and the annual Sakura Taiko Fest. […]
Update: Episode 14 of begins after seven small, short-lived lava flows erupt overnight at Kīlauea’s Halemaʻumaʻu crater
Episode 14 of the ongoing Halema’uma’u eruption of Kīlauea volcano began continuous lava effusion from the north vent at 9:26 a.m. HST March 19 in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
Kupanaha Medical Respite opens on Maui: A collaborative response to a growing need
Living Way Church Maui and Project Vision Hawai‘i have opened Kupanaha Medical Respite, a specialty shelter providing a safe space for individuals experiencing homelessness to recover after medical treatment or hospital stays.
Vegetation removal bill cut back after concerns raised about letting utilities off the hook
Two state House committees have decided to defer action on a Senate bill that would, among other things, require private and public property owners to trim grass within certain proximities of public rights of way and utility lines.
Imua Family Service’s Color Festival returns April 26
The Color Festival Hawaiʻi will return to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on April 26, 2025, featuring live music, food and the signature color-throwing experience.
Mayor Richard Bissen temporarily out of state until Saturday, March 22, 2025
Bissen will attend the 80th National Session of the Mayors’ Institute on City Design from March 19-21, 2025, in California. He will present on the Kahului Community Center Park project.
Solar power installations trending up, Hawaiian Electric reports
The number of private rooftop solar systems on Hawaiian Electric’s grids continued to grow in 2024. Now, there are nearly 114,000 rooftop solar systems installed across the five islands, according to the utility. The addition of 7,976 solar systems in 2024, mostly residential, brought the total number of grid-connected solar systems to 113,999, a 7.5% increase over […]
Sewer testing at Honoapiʻilani Highway and Kapunakea Street intersection, March 27
Motorists are advised of potential traffic delays on Thursday, March 27 on Honoapiʻilani Highway. The temporary closure of one northbound lane at the intersection of Honoapiʻilani Highway (Route 30) and Kapunakea Street is needed for sewer line testing for the Kaiāulu o Kūkuʻia Affordable Housing project. The testing will be from 9 a.m. to noon. One […]
Akakū Upstairs salon features artist Dale Zarrella on Thursday
Akakū Maui Community Mediaʻs March salon will feature renowned sculptor and painter Dale Zarrella on Thursday, March 20.
Maui United Way completes distribution launch of gas cards to wildfire survivors
Maui United Way announced the successful launch of its initiative to support wildfire survivors facing ongoing transportation challenges. Recognizing this critical community need, and with support from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, Maui United Way has funded the distribution of $240,000 in gas cards to wildfire displaced families. These monthly $100 gas cards were provided […]
Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool in Wailuku to close for half-day Thursday, March 20
Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool in Wailuku will close for a half-day from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, March 20, 2025, for pool guard recruitment testing, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation. The facility at 700 Halia Nakoa St. will reopen from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday for lap and […]
Update/located: Maui police seek information on whereabouts of 2 people believed to be in danger
Update: 11:26 a.m., March 18, 2025 At approximately 11:15 a.m., Lilinoe and Ocean were located in good health on the Big Island. The Maui Police Department thanks it’s media partners, the community and the Hawaiʻi Police Department for their assistance. Previous post: MPD is seeking any information on the whereabouts of 17-year-old Lilinoe Kaili and 1-year-old […]
Lahaina Community Webinar set for 5:30 p.m. 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 […]
Sen. Fukunaga and area legislators host community forum on federal funding cuts
Sen. Carol Fukunaga (Senate District 11 – Mānoa, Makiki/Punchbowl, Tantalus, and Papakōlea) is sponsoring a community forum tonight to discuss the potential impact of federal funding cuts on local services and resources, along with critical topics such as condo insurance, little fire ants, fireworks, schools and public safety. The forum is held alongside fellow area […]
Gov. Green considers judicial nominations
Governor Josh Green, M.D., is reviewing applications for Chief Judge, Intermediate Court of Appeals (ICA) and for the Circuit Court of the First Circuit, for the island of Oʻahu. Public comment on the nominations is welcomed. The ICA vacancy was left by the elevation of Judge Lisa M. Ginoza to Associate Justice of the Hawaiʻi […]
Hoʻonani Village proposed on 166 acre parcel makai of Hansen Road in Kahului
Approximately 1,600 residential apartment units are planned for the proposed Hoʻolani Village in Kahului. The project, by Hoʻonani Development LLC, proposes the construction of a high density, master-planned, mixed-use community on 166 acres makai of Hansen Road. An environmental impact statement preparation notice states that about 50% of the apartments would be workforce housing units, […]
Legislation would redefine what’s a ‘historic’ building in Hawaiʻi
A bill that would change rules for assessing “historic” buildings in Hawaiʻi has crossed over from the Senate and is being considered by the state House of Representatives. Senate Bill 15 Senate Draft 1 would amend the definition of “historic property” by requiring that a property meets the criteria for inclusion in the Hawai‘i Register […]
