Maui News
Delayed arrivals reported at Honolulu International Airport due to military training and Kona winds
Air travelers are advised of delays into the Daniel K Inouye International Airport in Honolulu at this hour. Officials say the delays are due to military training and Kona winds.
Sub-par golf season tees off for mostly mediocre mulligan crowd
The Maui chapter of the Mediocre Golf Association is preparing for its third season of play, inviting golfers of all skill levels to participate in a league that prioritizes camaraderie and humor over professional scores.
Honoring the life and legacy of Wayne Minami: A champion for stronger families
As friends, family, and community members recently gathered to celebrate the life of Wayne Minami, Child & Family Service joins American Savings Bank in honoring a man whose generosity, leadership, and quiet commitment to service strengthened countless families across Hawaiʻi.
Kaiser Permanente marks annual Day of Service with volunteer project at Paeloko Learning Center
More than 100 Kaiser Permanente physicians, providers, nurses, clinical and administrative staff, and their family members came together on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to serve at Paeloko Learning Center as part of the 2026 Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi Annual Day of Service, hosted by Hawaiʻi Permanente Medical Group.
Scientists forecast next lava fountaining of Kīlauea could begin any day
Ongoing swarms of earthquakes and persistent volcanic tremors indicate active magmatic movement, fueling anticipation about Kīlauea’s next eruption.
Military spending in Hawaiʻi tops $10 billion
Military spending in Hawaiʻi reached $10.2 billion in 2023, accounting for approximately 9.2% of the state’s gross domestic product, according to a report released Wednesday by the State of Hawaiʻi Military and Community Relations Office. The Military in Hawaiʻi Economic Impact Factbook is the first statewide publication from the office dedicated to defense economic data. […]
Industrial hemp building workshop scheduled for Jan. 24-26 in Kula
A hands-on workshop dedicated to the growing, harvesting and processing of industrial hemp for sustainable housing is scheduled for Jan. 24-26 at 623 Lower Kimo Drive in Kula. The Hawaiʻi Industrial Hemp Building Workshop will be led by Danny Desjarlais, a member of Minnesota’s Lower Sioux Tribe. Desjarlais serves as the Lower Sioux industrial hemp […]
Maui Planning Commission to consider light industrial future for historic Pāʻia Sugar Mill
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.
Local musician Anthony Pfluke to headline concert at Maui Arts & Cultural Center
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 […]
Schatz secures nearly $34 million in federal funding for Hawaiʻi; Maui County projects
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 […]
Maui Rotary Clubs offer Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Camp, Feb. 13-15
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.
OHA and partners to host first Lā Kūkahekahe in nearly a decade
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will partner with several community organizations to host the first Lā Kūkahekahe in nearly a decade.,
Mānoa: Study debunks myth of Native Hawaiians causing bird extinctions
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.
Lā Muʻumuʻu, a celebration of muʻumuʻu set for Jan. 31 at the Bailey House
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, […]
Update/arrest made: Ongoing police investigation in Haʻikū accompanied by air, drone and K9 units
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 marks 100th anniversary with centennial celebration
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.
State Legislature convenes 2026 session Wednesday
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 […]
Scholarships available for University of Hawaiʻi Travel Industry freshmen
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.
Rock removal work to impact Hāna, Nāhiku traffic
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.
Kayakers rescued from waters off Pāpalaua Beach Park
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.
