Maui News
200 Maui students participate in LEI workforce development event
Participants engaged with industry professionals and took part in hands-on activities to explore potential career pathways.
Wings Hawaiʻi and Flatbread Pizza to host silent auction to benefit Help Maui Rise
A silent auction fundraiser for Help Maui Rise will take place at Flatbread Pizza Company in Pāʻia on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Applications sought for Japanese Cultural Society of Maui scholarship program
The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui has launched its 2025 round of scholarship applications open to students who graduated from a high school on Maui this year.
Haleakalā National Park seeks subject matter experts for first of its kind project
Haleakalā National Park is looking for subject matter experts to create and translate content from the Hawaiian perspective to the park’s website.
UH study links spearfishing to wellness, culture, community
A new study from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa highlights how spearfishing—a practice deeply rooted in Hawaiian tradition—promotes not only food security but also physical activity, cultural identity and community well-being.
Registration opens for Summer at Seabury youth programs
Seabury Hall’s annual summer program is now accepting registrations for students entering grades 1–12 in Fall 2025.
Pope Francis remembered for his legacy of service
Leaders and the faithful of the Roman Catholic Church in Hawaiʻi are reflecting on the passing of Pope Francis, who died at 7:35 a.m. April 21 in Rome, late Easter Sunday, Hawaiʻi time. Pope Francis led the Holy Roman Church since 2013. He was 88. “After many prayers for his recovery, Pope Francis has passed […]
MEO Kamp Kāohi on Molokaʻi set for May 2-3, accepting applications
The 3rd Kamp Kāohi, which offers leadership, harmful-behavior prevention and fun activities for middle and high school youth on Molokaʻi, will be held May 2 and 3 at Molokaʻi Baptist Church in Hoʻolehua.
Maui Marathon race bib pickup and expo set for April 25–26 at Westin Maui Resort & Spa
Runners participating in the 55th annual Maui Marathon are invited to pick up their race packets at the Maui Marathon Health & Fitness Expo, held at the Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali, on Friday, April 25 from 12 to 6 p.m., and Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
UH Maui College signs Green Chemistry Commitment
As part of its continuing commitment to advancing Sustainable Science education, the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College is the first UH campus to sign the “Beyond Benign Green Chemistry Commitment.”
Maui Chef Sheldon Simeon to headline inaugural ‘Poke Masters Table’ on Kauaʻi
Chef Sheldon Simeon, the acclaimed Maui culinary wizard behind Tin Roof and Tiffany’s on Lower Main Street in Wailuku, will bring his award-winning cooking to the Garden Isle next month as part of the inaugural Poke Masters’ Table, a new signature event kicking off the Fifth Annual Kaua‘i Poke Fest at Kōloa Landing Resort. Set for 6 p.m. […]
Water outage impacts 30 customers in Upper Kula and Makawao
The Maui Department of Water Supply is reporting a service outage in parts of Upper Kula and Makawao due to a mainline break. The outage is expected to continue through 3 p.m. today and affects 30 homes and 2 standpipes.
Hawaiʻi ranks third in nation for highest grocery bills, according to LendingTree report
Maui residents who’ve been finding their wallets lighter after paying for groceries now have a report from LendingTree.com to help check out their pain, and the good news is that island residents don’t live in Utah. A new analysis by LendingTree shows that Hawaiʻi residents are among those paying the most for groceries nationwide. Locals […]
Maui County’s labor force gaining somewhat, first time 19 months after wildfire disaster
Maui County’s labor force increased (0.3%) in March 2025 after declining 19 months after the wildfires.
From Palms to Resurrection: St. Theresa Church celebrates Easter in Kīhei
Through photographer Bruce Kurosaki’s camera lens, he shares the story of Holy Week and Easter celebrations at St. Theresa Church in Kīhei. From the blessing of palm branches on Palm Sunday to the joy of Easter Sunday, each photograph tells a story.
Seabury Hall hosts elite volleyball clinic featuring Olympic and world champions
The sold-out event featured two of the sport’s most accomplished professionals.
Lānaʻi Dog Park blessing and grand opening to be held April 29
Fraser Avenue Lāna‘i Dog Park was designed to provide a safe, accessible space for residents and their dogs to enjoy off-leash play.
HECO hosts emergency prep events, April 26 in Upcountry and May 3 in Lahaina
Attendees will receive information on disaster readiness, wildfire prevention and Hawaiian Electric’s Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program.
‘Earth Night’ returns April 26 with poke contest, conservation groups, dive presentations and ‘Koholā’ film
Maui Ocean Center will host its second annual “Earth Night” event from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Hawaiʻi’s coral reef insurance renewed for 2025
Originally purchased in 2022—the first such policy in the United States—the insurance provides up to $2 million in funding for rapid coral reef repair following hurricane or tropical storm damage.
