Maui News
Free Webinar “Unlocking the Mysteries of Biodiversity on Hawaiian Coral Reefs,” Feb. 5
The Maui Nui Marine Resource Council will host its first quarterly “Know Your Ocean Speaker Series” on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 featuring Dr. John Burns of the Multiscale Environmental Graphical Analysis Lab at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Project Graduation virtual meeting set for Friday, Jan. 31
An informational meeting to discuss Project Graduation, a drug- and alcohol-free celebration held after high school commencements, has been scheduled virtually via Google Meet at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31.
Maui firefighters airlift teens to safety during swift water rescue at Wailuku River in ʻĪao
The girls—ages 14, 14 and 16—became trapped by rising water at around 2:54 p.m. in an area of the river mauka of Mokuhau Park. The girls sought refuge on a large rock in the middle of the stream until Rescue 10 personnel aboard the department’s Air 1 helicopter, lifted the teens to safety.
House committee to hear bill Tuesday on working group to study squatting in Hawaiʻi
The House Committee on Human Services & Homelessness will hold a public hearing at 9 a.m. Tuesday on a proposal to establish a working group to study the issue of people unlawfully occupying private property.
Weakening front moves down island chain: Flood Watch extended for Maui County
The National Weather Service has extended the Flash Flood Watch for Maui County until noon today due to the continued possibility of excessive rainfall.
Public hearing postponed for expansion of breast cancer screening and imaging coverage
The Hawaiʻi Senate Committee on Health and Human Services deferred action today on a bill to improve health insurance coverage for women with an above-average risk for breast cancer. The committee rescheduled its hearing to 1 p.m. Jan. 29.
Free President’s Day concert by Hawai‘i Youth Symphony features Keola and Moanalani Beamer
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center will host a free President’s Day concert featuring Hawai‘i Youth Symphony’s top orchestra, Youth Symphony I, on Monday, Feb. 17, at 4 p.m. in the Castle Theater. The event is open to the public, but pre-registration is required online.
UB40 feat. Ali Campbell returns to MACC Valentine’s weekend
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents iconic reggae band UB40 featuring original founding member Ali Campbell, returning to Maui to perform at the MACC on Saturday, Feb. 15. Special guests will be announced soon.
‘Six Pillars of Brain Health’ offered by AARP Hawaiʻi for Maui residents
AARP Hawaiʻi has announced brain health workshops designed to help keep the mind sharp and healthy throughout the aging process.
State funding sought for control of invasive species in Maui County
A House bill introduced by Maui County and Oʻahu legislators is seeking $3 million each in the next two fiscal years for the state Department of Agriculture to prevent and control little fire ants and coconut rhinoceros beetles on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi.
Education and physical sciences earn top rankings for UH Mānoa
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa earned high rankings in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, released Jan. 22.
2,121 humpback whales spotted during first coordinated count of 2025 koholā season
The total number for the Great Whale Count on Maui was 702, for a grand total of 2,121 throughout the state.
Native Hawaiian Caucus announces its priority bills for this year’s lawmaking session
Members of the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives Native Hawaiian Affairs Caucus presented their 2025 Legislative Package, with four priority bills aimed at representing and advocating for the needs of the Native Hawaiian community.
Wildfire prevention bill set for public hearing Wednesday
A House bill requested by the administration of Gov. Josh Green aimed at preventing wildfires in Hawaiʻi will be heard by two House committees at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.
State funding sought for new advanced life support ambulance for Central Maui
Four Maui County members of the state House of Representatives are seeking state funding for the purchase of an advanced life support ambulance for Central Maui.
Hawaiʻi set to offer nutrition support services to Medicaid patients
Medicaid patients may soon benefit from a five-year federal waiver that allows Hawaiʻi MedQUEST program to use Medicaid dollars to expand services with community-based food and nutrition organizations.
Kelea Foundation to host training on supporting disabled communities
The Kelea Foundation will host a community training aimed at helping organizations supporting wildfire survivors better understand and address the needs of individuals with disabilities.
Applications open for Mana Up’s next business accelerator program
Hawai‘i-based businesses have until Feb. 19 to apply for Mana Up’s 10th cohort of emerging entrepreneurs in a program designed to infuse local product companies with resources, training, sales channels and more to increase revenue and jobs for residents.
Schatz: Nearly $9.8 million in federal funding to rebuild historic Lahaina landmarks
Hawai‘i US Sen. Brian Schatz says Hawai‘i will receive nearly $9.8 million in new federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help rebuild wildfire-ravaged historic Lahaina landmarks, like the Old Lahaina Courthouse, Waiola Church, Hale Aloha Museum and the Master’s Reading Room.
Rep. Tokuda announces Class of 2029 nominees to US Service Academies
US Rep. Jill Tokuda on Tuesday announced her nomination of 31 students from Hawai‘i to the US service academies for the Class of 2029.
