Maui News

The Maui Planning Commission will consider a proposal Tuesday to transform nearly 20 acres of the historic Pāʻia Sugar Mill site into a light industrial and commercial hub.

Maui musician Anthony Pfluke will perform a special concert to celebrate the release of his new album, “Kuʻu Lei Lokelani,” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 in the McCoy Studio Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Pfluke, a Nā Hōkū Hanohano award finalist and the winner of the 2022 Kani Ka Pila Grille Talent […]

US Sen. Brian Schatz announced Monday that the Senate approved a bipartisan funding package including nearly $34 million in congressional directed spending for the state, with allocations designated for infrastructure and environmental protection in Maui County. The funding comes amid nationwide federal budget cuts. Schatz, a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, indicated that more […]

The nine Rotary Clubs of Maui are inviting high school students to apply to attend Camp RYLA.  Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Camp will be held on President’s Day Weekend, Feb. 13-15, 2026 at the Girl Scout Camp in Makawao. 

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will partner with several community organizations to host the first Lā Kūkahekahe in nearly a decade.,

A new study from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa challenges a long-standing scientific narrative about the decline of Hawaiʻi’s native waterbirds, finding no evidence that Native Hawaiians hunted the species to extinction.

The Maui Historical Society will host Lā Muʻumuʻu, a celebration of Muʻumuʻu Month, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 31 at Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House in Wailuku. The event honors the muʻumuʻu as an expression of the history, creativity and living culture of Hawaiʻi. The gathering will feature local vendors selling food, […]

The Maui Police Department issued an update on Monday evening regarding an ongoing investigation in Haʻikū, but released little new information.

Holy Rosary Church in Pāʻia announces the celebration of its 100th anniversary, honoring a century of devotion, community, and the guiding presence of the Blessed Mother.

The 33rd Hawaiʻi State Legislature convenes its 2026 regular session at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the State Capitol. The opening day marks the start of the second year of the legislative biennium. The state Senate and House of Representatives will meet in their respective chambers at the State Capitol. For Maui County residents unable to […]

Hawai‘i public high school seniors graduating in 2026 with an interest in tourism management can apply for the Hawai‘i Tourism Ho‘oilina Scholarship, a four-year scholarship providing $12,000 a year toward a Bachelor of Science in travel industry management at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Shidler College of Business.

Work to remove loose rocks and vegetation from a slope face off Hāna Highway is scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 20 and Jan. 21, leading to road closures just past the highway’s Milepost 25 and on Lower Nāhiku Road.

Firefighters and Ocean Safety personnel rescued two kayakers, a 37-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman, from waters off of Pāpalaua Beach Park in West Maui, Saturday morning.

A free community celebration honoring the life, legacy and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. takes place today from 9 a.m. to noon fronting the Kalana O Maui, County Building in Wailuku.

The Maui Planning Commission is scheduled to consider land use changes and zoning amendments for a new Haʻikū Fire Station during its meeting Jan. 27.

The 11th annual Maui Songwriters Festival will take place Feb. 11-14 at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, featuring a lineup of country, pop and rock songwriters and performers.

The Maui County Council’s Special Committee on Real Property Tax Reform will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Council Chambers to consider legislation aimed at easing the tax burden for residents and streamlining exemption deadlines.

Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i and Maui Ocean Center is bringing joy, wonder, and heartfelt celebration to the Maui community as they surprise 9-year-old Haʻikū resident Judah with the announcement of his dream wish during a special evening event, Sunday, Jan. 18, at the Maui Ocean Center.

The Hawaiian Music Series returns to Lahaina in 2026, moving to a new location on the lawn of Waiola Church, 535 Waineʻe Street. The first free, family-friendly concert of the year kicks off Thursday, Jan. 29, from 6–7:30 p.m. at the new location, featuring acclaimed Maui musician Joshua Kahula. Free parking is available on site.

Lead Program Specialist for Maui Adult Daycare, Maria Gudoy, will be the speaker at the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Gudoy will provide information regarding the plans for reinstating the daycare programs in Lahaina.