Maui News

US Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i, vice chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, renewed calls to 15 museums and universities to promptly repatriate Native ancestral remains and cultural items to the communities they belong to and meet their obligations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).

Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade and Hōʻolauleʻa Committee announced Kaibigan Ng Lahaina as the Grand Parade Marshal for the 2026 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade, taking place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, along Kaʻahumanu Avenue in Kahului. The parade will begin at 9:45 a.m.

The Hoʻonani Village Mixed Use Development—one of the largest affordable-housing projects in Central Maui over the last 10 years—will be reviewed at Friday’s council meeting.

Native Hawaiian adults experience mobility limitations––including challenges with agility, gait, balance and fall risk—at significantly higher rates and at younger ages than other major racial and ethnic groups in Hawaiʻi, according to new research.

A Notice to Cease and Desist in pursuing construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea was served to the TMT International Observatory LLC on Tuesday. 

The Maui Police Department is pleased to announce the recent promotions of 15 officers to the rank of Sergeant, effective May 16, 2026.

“For generations, others have told our stories for us. Kaula puts Native Hawaiians at the helm—as creators, performers, musicians, and cultural practitioners. It allows us to perpetuate our culture, create meaningful opportunities and jobs for local people, and ensure that our stories are shared with authenticity, dignity, and pride,” said Kūhiō Lewis, CEO of the Hawaiian Council.

Sara Baylor, 52 was reported missing by a concerned family member on Friday, April 25, 2025, after not hearing from her since November 2024.  Police say that although there is no indication that Baylor is in immediate danger, the reporting party remains concerned for her well-being and is seeking to confirm her safety.

A Maui County Council committee advanced a bill Monday to establish parking benefits for Hawaiʻi residents at the Wailuku Garage, correct a South Maui mapping error and create paid and permit parking zones in West Maui as Lahaina Harbor continues its post-fire recovery.

“This earthquake is part of the seismic swarm under the Pāhala area, which has been going on since 2019,” according to the HVO. “Earthquakes in this region have been observed at least as far back as the 1960s.”

Astronomers using W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea, Hawaiʻi Island, have discovered the third known galaxy apparently lacking dark matter, part of a strange linear structure that may have formed during a violent collision between galaxies.

Maui Behavioral Health Resources, in collaboration with Ka La‘i Ola and Lau Kanaka, welcomed families and residents impacted by the Lahaina wildfires to an evening of connection, culture, and fun during the community’s recent Paniolo Night event.

Junior Achievement of Hawaiʻi has launched a search for its next president and chief executive officer following the announcement that David Earles, who has led the organization for four years, plans to leave to relocate out of state.

Hawaiian Electric employees on in Maui County and on Oʻahu together with the IBEW Local 1260 raised $273,053 for Aloha United Way during a 2025 workplace campaign.

Ongoing Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) monitoring efforts on Maui continue to highlight the importance of active green waste management and composting as part of broader strategies to reduce potential breeding habitat for the invasive pest.

Nā Keiki O Emalia invites the community to participate in Emalia’s Table, its signature annual fundraiser supporting grieving children and teens across Maui. The online auction is now open, with bidding available through June 19, 2026.

Hawai‘i’s nominal personal income had a substantial increase of $12.9 billion or 12.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the same quarter of 2024. The Bureau of Economic Analysis notes that this unusual increase was due to a settlement paid to households in the fourth quarter of 2025 to compensate for losses related to the 2023 Maui Wildfire.

Marroquin Garcia was located and found to be in good health. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their assistance.

The awards ceremony recognized 15 outstanding 2026 Hawaiʻi high school graduates for their achievements and all-around excellence in academics, athletics, community service, and healthy activities.

Scouting America, Aloha Council celebrated the accomplishments of 138 Scouts who earned the rank of Eagle Scout during the 2025-2026 academic year at the Eagle Scout Recognition Ceremony & Mentoring Experience held Saturday, June 13, at the Aloha Council Service Center in Nuʻuanu.