Maui News
Hirono warns of mental health crisis impacts from proposed federal agency cuts
Lawmakers: “We strongly urge you to reconsider these devastating cuts and instead work to ensure that SAMHSA and the American people have the resources they need to fully address their mental and behavioral health concerns.”
Trilogy Excursions to offer private cruise for top sponsors of Cameron Center gala
Admiral-level table includes a sunset cruise for 30 guests, a $5,500 value.
Cost of raising a child in Hawaiʻi surges to $362,891—the most expensive in the US
Over 18 years of raising a child, Hawaiʻi’s families are projected to spend more than $360,000, the most of any state nationwide, a new study says.
Are more kamaʻāina leaving Hawaiʻi for a better life? A nuanced moʻolelo
While stories, or moʻolelo, about local residents leaving Hawai‘i for more affordable lives on the Mainland are widespread and told often, a University of Hawai‘i economist says these anecdotes don’t fully capture today’s picture of migration trends. In a recent blog post for the University of Hawai‘i Economic Research Organization, economist JoonYup Park analyzed US Census Bureau […]
MAPA presents the comedy ‘Love, Loss, and What I Wore’ at its Living Room venue, April 11-26
Coming up next in MAPA’s Living Room is the comedy “Love, Loss, and What I Wore,” written by Nora and Delia Ephron and based on the bestselling book by Ilene Beckerman.
DOH employees recognized for work in pediatric mental health
Hawaiʻi Department of Health employees Renzy Baloran and Eden Sun were recently recognized as emerging professionals in their field at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Salary Commission boosts pay for mayor, council members, department heads
The Maui County Salary Commission has given hefty pay raises to elected and appointed executive and legislative branch public officials, based on a “classification and compensation report” carried out by government consultant MGT. In a letter to County Council members, acting Salary Commission Chair Grant Nakama reported that the commission voted in favor of the […]
Sheraton Maui GM honored at UH Mānoa’s ‘Celebrate a Legacy in Tourism’ gala
Tetsuji Yamazaki, general manager of Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa, was inducted into the TIM Alumni Hall of Honor on Wednesday.
Hawai‘i state income tax returns due April 21
State individual income tax returns are due Monday, April 21, 2025. The federal income tax filing deadline is Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea’s continuing summit eruption
Kīlauea summit has shown little net change in pressurization since the eruption began Dec. 23, 2024, indicating the summit has been in some level of equilibrium. As long as that equilibrium is maintained, the episodic eruption at the summit is likely to continue.
Maui Health launches ‘Keep It Kind’ pledge to address workplace violence in healthcare
Maui Health has launched a “Keep It Kind” pledge as part of National Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness Month in April, to raise awareness about the rise in workplace violence incidents in healthcare.
Power to the people of Lahaina: Community takes the lead in solar-powered recovery
HULI, Navajo Power and Nā ‘Aikāne o Maui partner to bring solar power to Lahaina recovery efforts.
Construction of Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art expected to begin April 28
Construction of the Hālau of ʻŌiwi Art project is slated to begin April 28, a milestone in moving ahead with the $40 million project for which a Native Hawaiian site blessing was held nearly seven months ago. Planned on a parcel in the heart of Wailuku town next to the 393-stall Wailuku Garage and southeast […]
Road work to restrict access on Mill Street April 5-6
Road reconstruction on Mill Street between Kaniela Street and Imi Kala Street will take place on Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6, limiting accessibility throughout the day, officials announced.
Nāpili affordable housing bill clears first reading
Maui County Council members passed on first reading Friday morning a bill that sets aside $650,000 from the Affordable Housing Fund as a grant to A0746 Lahaina L.P. for pre-development costs for a project in Nāpili.
Transport continues for Ka Laʻi Ola homes in Lahaina
Hauling will take place nightly at 9 p.m., from Wednesday, April 9 through Friday, April 11. The transport will involve trucks in a caravan that will move the homes from the staging area near the Kahului small boat ramp, along Kahului Beach Road (Route 3400), to Lahaina.
‘Dr. Vog’ says the smog’s not gone, Maui’s monitors tell a different story
While emission rates from Kīlauea have recently been “high”—up to 50,000 metric tons of sulfur dioxide (SO₂) per day, according to USGS reports—Maui’s air quality sensors appear to be telling a different story.
Flags lowered in honor of former state Rep. Ward
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag be flown at half-staff on Friday, April 4, to sunset on Monday, April 7, in recognition of the unwavering service of former Rep. Gene Ward.
Maui man cited for alleged drug and drone violations while fishing in South Maui
A Maui man was arrested for alleged drone and drug violations while fishing from shore in South Maui on Sunday.
UH opens registration for 2025 GenCyber camps to train students, teachers in cybersecurity
The camps, funded by the National Security Agency and the National Science Foundation, provide free opportunities to develop cybersecurity skills.
