Maui News
Maui Gold Pineapple unveils Farm and Feast Experience with special March dates
Maui Gold Pineapple has debuted a new Farm & Feast Experience in Hāliʻimaile, taking place every Tuesday and every Friday in March, starting at 3:30 p.m.
Trolling Kahoʻolawe waters permitted two weekends in March 2025
The Kaho’olawe Island Reserve Commission has announced permitted trolling dates during two weekends in March of 2025.
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Hirono, Blumenthal, colleagues introduce bill to ban high-capacity gun magazines
US Sens. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaiʻi) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), both members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, introduced the Keep Americans Safe Act to reinstate a nationwide ban on the sale, transfer, possession, import or manufacture of high-capacity gun magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.
State of Hawaiʻi and FEMA continue efforts to support Lahaina wildfire survivors in recovery
Work is now underway to ensure households transition from temporary arrangements into permanent homes.
Kīhei Charter School announces open house and registration dates
Kīhei Charter’s open house informational sessions will be held at its campus on March 4, March 8, March 13 and March 25.
Precautionary measures advised in response to intermittent eruptions at Kīlauea
Currently, air quality levels are elevated at several Hawaiʻi island and Maui island air monitoring stations. As southerly winds are expected to persist throughout the weekend, particulates in the air and levels of sulfur dioxide (SO₂) may increase and fluctuate in various areas of the state, causing poor air quality.
Maui Health CEO Lynn Fulton honored with 2025 Women Who Mean Business Award
Maui Health CEO Lynn Fulton has been awarded the prestigious Pacific Business News “Women Who Mean Business” award for 2025, an accolade recognizing extraordinary women who excel in both business and community leadership.
Council panel recommends confirmation of Jonathan Scheuer to East Maui Regional Community Board
The Maui County Council’s Water Authority, Social Services and Parks Committee has recommended full Council confirmation of Jonathan Likeke Scheuer as the Hawaiian Homes Commission representative to the East Maui Regional Community Board.
Hundreds attend Hawaiʻi Wildfire Summit held on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Fire Department this week teamed up with partners from across the state at the Hawaiʻi Wildfire Summit, a multi-agency gathering held on Hawaiʻi Island to tackle the pressing challenges of wildfire prevention and preparedness.
One lane closed at South High Street and Kolo Place for night work, March 3-5
One lane in the northbound direction on South High Street will be closed for two nights from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., the next day, from Monday, March 3 through Wednesday, March 5. The closure is necessary for striping and paving work following an emergency sewer line repair in the area on Thursday, Feb. 27.
Tokuda leads letter in calling for reduced rent for Maui fire survivors in FEMA housing
US Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) led the Hawai‘i congressional delegation in requesting FEMA Region 9 to waive the collection of fair-market value rent from survivors of the Maui fires participating in FEMA’s Direct Housing program. Currently, survivors are expected to receive their first rental bill on March 1 and have until March 11, 2025, to appeal the decision on the rental amount.
Cruise ship passenger off Hawaiʻi medevaced due to stroke episodes
The Coast Guard medevaced a cruise ship passenger who experienced multiple strokes 300 miles offshore Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi, Thursday.
Maui hospitality workers lauded at 2025 Nā Poʻe Paʻahana Awards
The Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association on Wednesday celebrated the exceptional contributions of the state’s hospitality workforce in front of an audience of 750 people at the 32nd Annual Na Po‘e Pa‘ahana Awards at the Sheraton Waikīkī.
Mayor Richard T. Bissen, Jr. to present 2025 State of the County Address on March 7
The public is invited to attend the 2025 State of the County Address, which will be presented by Mayor Richard T. Bissen, Jr. from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 7, at Maui Arts and Cultural Center’s Castle Theater. Doors open at 4 p.m. An RSVP is requested but not required for in-person attendees.
One lane closed at Honoapiʻilani Highway and Kapunakea Street intersection for guardrail work
Motorists are advised of potential traffic delays due to an upcoming single lane closure in Lahaina, taking place March 6-7, 2025. Guardrail work relating to improvements for the Kaiāulu o Kūkuʻia Affordable Housing project call for a lane closure at the intersection of Honoapiʻilani Highway (Route 30) and Kapunakea Street.
More homes will be hauled to Lahaina
Motorists are advised of potential traffic delays as modular homes for wildfire survivors are transported from Kahului to the state’s Ka Laʻi Ola housing site in Lahaina.
MEO electric bus and charging station blessed in Puʻunēnē
Maui Economic Opportunity blessed a new electric-powered bus and Level 2 charging stations Thursday morning as the nonprofit that runs the Maui Bus paratransit and the county’s specialized Human Services transportation systems laid the foundation for an EV future.
DPW accepting building permit exemption requests for shipping containers in industrial districts
County of Maui Department of Public Works is now accepting building permit exemption declarations for shipping containers in the County Industrial zoning district.
UHERO forecast: Federal cuts raise risk of Hawaiʻi economic downturn
The clearest near-term risk is federal layoffs, which could result in a loss of more than 2,000 local jobs, fully offsetting growth in construction and the lift from local tax cuts. Together with other federal policies, this places the Hawaiʻi economy at risk of recession over the next few years, UHERO reports.
Central Pacific Financial Corp. promotes Morimoto to COO and Matsumoto to CFO
David Morimoto is being promoted to Vice Chair and Chief Operating Officer; and Dayna Matsumoto is being promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
