Maui News
Update: Bicyclist dies in downhill crash on Haleakalā Highway
A preliminary police investigation reveals that the bicyclist was traveling down the highway with a riding group when he crossed over the yellow double-solid lane markings into the oncoming lane and collided into a vehicle traveling up Haleakalā Highway.
HIFF returns to MACC with all exclusive Made in Hawaiʻi films
The 44th annual Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) presented by Halekulani celebrates returns to the MACC Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20 with six Made in Hawaii Feature Films and four Made in Hawaii Short Films under the theme “Creating New Traditions” highlighting the best in new cinema from Hawai‘i, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the world while blending the rich cultural heritage of the islands with innovative storytelling techniques and diverse perspectives.
Final agreement reached on UH faculty contract
The University of Hawaiʻi faculty have finalized their contract for the next two years, with overwhelming support, the UH Professional Assembly announced on Friday.
La Niña favored to emerge by the end of November, NWS says
Maui County’s wet season has had a slow start, but climate models predict above-average rainfall this winter.
Maui ‘Ukulele Festival returns for its 17th year
On Sunday, Oct. 27, Maui Arts & Cultural Center again celebrates the musical tradition of Hawai’i’s famous four-string instrument at the 17th annual Maui ‘Ukulele Festival, a free Maui community music event in the A&B Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion.
Mayor Bissen hosting community budget meeting in South Maui on Tuesday
The mayor will host a community budget meeting on Tuesday in Kīhei to gather input for the County’s FY26 budget.
Return of the South Shore Haunted House on Oct. 25, 26 and Halloween night
This marks the first return of the popular Kīhei event since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Film screening of ‘The Return of Polynesian Treasures’ at UH Maui College on Monday
A film telling the moving story of the reclaiming of Polynesian heritage will screen at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College on Monday, Oct. 21 at 3:30 p.m. in the Pilina Events Center.
Lopez joins effort to safeguard access to abortion medication mifepristone in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez is urging a federal judge in Spokane, Washington, to rule that the US Food and Drug Administration’s restrictions on the abortion medication mifepristone are inconsistent with the Administrative Procedure Act, and order the federal agency to create new, less restrictive regulations around a common abortion medication.
Elks Lodge donates $10,000 to Polynesian Voyaging Society for education outreach
The Polynesian Voyaging Society has received a $10,000 donation from the Elks Lodge in support of its ongoing mission to perpetuate traditional Polynesian wayfinding and to help fund the organization’s outreach to schools in Hawaiʻi.
Volunteers sought for Upcountry water catchment project
Interested visitors and residents are welcome to dive into a community-based, water-catchment project beginning at 8 a.m. Oct. 23 in Upcountry.
Anuhea celebrates 15 years of music with fourth studio album release, ‘Lotus,’ at a Special Farm Dinner and Display on Maui
In celebration of the album and her enduring career, Anuhea will host an exclusive, one-night-only Farm Display and Dinner at the Ocean Vodka Distillery in Kula, Maui.
More modular homes to be transported to Lahaina
Motorists are advised of potential traffic delays as more modular homes for wildfire survivors are transported from Kahului to the Ka Laʻi Ola housing site in Lahaina, on Saturday night, Oct. 19 and the following Saturday night, Oct. 26.
New Kahului Transit Center to open in November for Maui Bus riders
The Maui Bus Kahului Transit Center will open Nov. 20, following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the facility on Oct. 10. The final day of service at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center will be Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.
Hawaiʻi’s top teachers honored at Washington Place
Kalani High School’s science and Career and Technical Education teacher Bryan Silver has been honored as the 2025 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year, the state Department of Education announced. Also honored were Maui finalists Jessie O’Neill-Prest of Kīhei Elementary School and Jaime “Kumu Eva” Palakiko of Lahainaluna High School.
Mālama Yo Mama organization raises funds for breast cancer services
Mālama Yo Mama, a community organization on Maui, completed its third annual “Mammo-sas with the Mama” breast cancer benefit event this past weekend, raising funds for the Maui Health Foundation breast cancer screening program.
Students return from trip to California as part of Hawaiian immersion program
Seventh- through 11th grade Hawaiian immersion haumāna (students) from Maui, Oʻahu Hawaiʻi Island and Nā Pua Noʻeau have returned from a free five-day huakaʻi (trip) to California to help promote interactive STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) pathway options within higher education.
Maui County housing prices reach all-time high while sales volume drops in September
The median price of a single-family home came in at more than $1.4 million in September — an all-time high, according to the Realtors Association of Maui.
UH regents select Wendy Hensel as next UH President
The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents voted to appoint Wendy Hensel as the next president of the UH 10-campus system, the state’s sole provider of public higher education. The 11 regents voted unanimously for Hensel at the Thursday, Oct. 17 continuation of the Oct. 16 Special BOR Meeting at UH Mānoa.
Three Maui Rotary Clubs capture excellence awards
Three Maui Rotary Clubs captured excellence awards at the District 5000 awards event held recently to recognize the work of service volunteers across the state. Nine of the 52 Rotary clubs in Hawaiʻi are located on the island of Maui.
