Maui News
Lahainaluna High School Foundation awards more than $217,000 in scholarships for 2025
The Lahainaluna High School Foundation presented 89 scholarships to 55 seniors from the Class of 2025 totaling $217,750 in awards (including four-year renewables), while an additional 14 alumni will receive their renewable scholarships for the next academic school year totaling $79,000 for a grand total of $296,750 through the nonprofit foundation.
Rotary meeting features Healing Aloha techniques to address collective trauma
On May 14, 2025, the Rotary Club of Kīhei-Wailea will be hearing from Rosemarie Johnson representing Healing Aloha sharing the importance of addressing collective trauma. Johnson will share Healing Aloha’s Breath Awareness initiative and the ability to de-escalate trauma by regulating the parasympathetic nervous system. Focused on healing collective trauma, it encourages self-care through conscious […]
Free carpentry classes for high school students at UH Maui College
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College is offering a series of FREE, week-long trainings designed to help participants master essential carpentry skills while building sheds to be donated to folks in Lahaina recovering from the wildfires.
KCA calls for state support on water infrastructure and fire mitigation
The Kula Community Association (KCA) has formally called on Gov. Josh Green and the State of Hawaiʻi to take urgent action in advance of what is expected to be another challenging wildfire season in Upcountry Maui.
Mayor Bissen announces partnership to support Lahaina homeowners in recovery
Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen today announced a partnership to address critical financing gaps for Lahaina homeowners still rebuilding after the 2023 Maui wildfires. The collaborative effort will create a Deferred Payment Loan Program to support middle-income families who may not qualify for federal disaster recovery funds but continue to face significant financial barriers to reconstruction.
Lava fountains reach 500 feet in latest episode of Kīlauea eruption
Episode 21 of the ongoing Kīlauea eruption at Halemaʻumaʻu ended shortly after 8:30 on Sunday night, after about eight hours of sustained fountaining which began at 12:45 p.m. on May 11, 2025. The Halema’uma’u eruption is currently paused.
Luxury home in Keawakapu, Maui nets $28.56M at auction
Concierge Auctions announced today that Casa En Maui, a beachfront estate located on Maui’s Keawakapu Beach, is pending sale for $28.56 million. When closed, it will become the largest residential sale to date in Maui in 2025.
Country star Ella Langley to headline July 4 concert at Ritz-Carlton Maui
Langley was recently named ACM Awards 2025 New Female Artist of the Year.
Documentary on Maui-born opera star Tandy MacKenzie to screen at Akakū Upstairs
The film traces the life of the Maui born singer, Tandy MacKenzie, from his humble origins in Hāna in 1892 to his tragic death in Los Angeles in 1963.
Hawaiʻi launches myHawaii platform to streamline access to online government services
Hawaiʻi residents can now use a single login to access dozens of state and county services through a new digital platform called myHawaii, which officials say will make government more accessible, secure and efficient.
All County pools on Maui to close for one-day staff training May 14
All County pools on Maui island will close for a one-day staff training on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced.
Hawaiʻi lawmakers reintroduce bill to boost Medicare physician payments, protect senior health care access
Medicare physician payments per beneficiary in Hawaiʻi are among the lowest nationwide, despite substantially higher operating costs.
West Maui residents may dispose of bulky, recyclable items for free at May 17 event
West Maui residents may dispose of bulky, recyclable items for free at a Go Green Recycling event from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Lahaina Civic Center.
State ag dept. releases $427K in compost reimbursements to assist agricultural operations
Twenty-four Hawaiʻi businesses were given reimbursements from the ag department for collecting and transporting compost within the state this past fiscal year.
Puʻunēnē closed in both directions between Wākea and Papa for night work, May 15-16
Puʻunēnē Avenue in both directions from Wākea Avenue to Papa Avenue will be closed for restriping work from 9 p.m., Thursday, May 15, to 5 a.m., Friday, May 16.
Hawaiʻi Energy Conference explores solutions for state’s energy future, May 21-22 at the MACC
The 12th Annual Hawaiʻi Energy Conference will convene leaders in Maui later this month to offer solutions addressing the most pressing energy challenges of today.
Maui Council, Consumer Advocate oppose Young Brothers’ proposed shipping rate hikes
As opposition mounts to its proposed inter-island shipping rate increases, Young Brothers maintains its financial position has become even more precarious and continues to deteriorate since it originally filed its request for rate relief in October. Earlier this month, the company double-downed on its rate hike request after the Hawaiʻi Consumer Advocate filed a protest […]
46th Maui Visitor Industry Charity Walk raises more than $1 million for the ninth year
This year’s Maui Visitor Industry Charity Walk drew nearly 1,900 volunteers who pounded 2.5 miles of pavement along Kaʻahumanu Avenue Saturday to raise $1.56 million for 68 Maui County nonprofit beneficiaries. “We are extremely grateful to our friends and colleagues in the hospitality industry for coming out today to support the community and this worthy […]
Ritz-Carlton Maui announces summer lineup for Kapalua Wine and Chef Series
The monthly events pair four-course dinners with curated wine selections and offer guests the opportunity to engage with visiting chefs and sommeliers.
AARP expert coming to Maui to teach consumers about fighting fraud
AARP presentations in Lahaina and Pāʻia on May 13 to focus on steps to fight fraud.
