Maui News
Tree strikes passing vehicle on Hāna Highway, injuring occupants
Five people were injured when a tree fell and landed on a passing vehicle on the Hāna Highway in the Waikamoi area near mile 9 on Tuesday afternoon. One of the occupants suffered a head injury and was flown by air ambulance to the Maui Memorial Medical Center for treatment.
UH Mānoa Study: Human contaminants reducing Maui coral resilience
The research team discovered that 25 contaminants from agricultural, industrial and pharmaceutical sources accumulated in the soft tissues of coral around Maui. Additionally, in areas impacted by human activities, the energy and nutrient availability within the coral’s tissue decreases, making them significantly less resilient to environmental stressors such as warmer or acidic waters.
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HDOT to conduct nighttime runway and taxiway work at Kahului Airport, July 25 to Aug. 16
The closure is needed to perform geotechnical coring and boring investigations to maintain airfield compliance with current Federal Aviation Administration standards.
United Japanese Society of Hawaiʻi honors early Japanese immigrants at annual Obon Hōyō memorial
As communities across Hawaiʻi continue to observe the Obon season, the United Japanese Society of Hawaiʻi held its annual Obon Hōyō memorial service on Friday morning at Makiki Cemetery, bringing together religious leaders, community leaders, and the public to honor the legacy of Hawaiʻi’s earliest Japanese immigrants.
Joie Kaiu and Ah Hee siblings shine at 32nd Annual Ole Longboard Classic
The 32nd Annual Ole Longboard Classic, held Saturday at Launiupoko Beach Park in West Maui, was highlighted by Oʻahu’s Joie Kaiu earning the day’s highest scores and the Ah Hee siblings each winning two divisions among 224 competitors.
Mom’s Meals and USAging awards Maui’s Cary Valdez with 2026 Community Champion Award
Mom’s Meals and USAging recognized Cary Valdez, Aging and Disability Services Specialist IV with the Maui County Office on Aging, as the recipient of the 2026 Community Champion Award.
Hawaiʻi congressional delegation calls for support state’s request for emergency funding for Kona Low damage
US Rep. Jill Tokuda and Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting a reconsideration of FEMA disaster assistance to address over $20 million in infrastructure damage caused by the March 2026 Kona low storms.
2026 Hawaiʻi Colorectal Cancer Summit takes place in-person and virtually this Friday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health hosts a free, hybrid Colorectal Cancer Summit 2026 on Friday, July 24, to unite stakeholders in improving screening and care, with registration closing Thursday, July 23.
General Contractors Association of Hawaiʻi endorses Sugimura for Maui County Mayor
Maui County mayoral candidate Yuki Lei Sugimura announced that she has earned the endorsement of the General Contractors Association of Hawaiʻi, representing hundreds of general contractors, subcontractors, equipment vendors, material suppliers, and construction-related firms throughout Hawaiʻi.
Additional strengthening forecast for Category 1 Hurricane Fausto
Hurricane Fausto gained strength over the last 24 hours, becoming a Category I system on Monday afternoon. With maximum winds sustained at 75 mph, additional strengthening is expected to resume later today and continue through Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
FEMA approves nearly $3 million in post-disaster funding, including Hawai‘i, Guam and CNMI
Nearly $1.6 million to Maui County Department of Public Works for emergency protective measures as a result of the Maui wildfires, FEMA reported.
Native plants for sale from state Division of Forestry and Wildlife
Gardeners, landscapers and anyone looking to purchase seedlings on Maui or Hawaiʻi Island can now shop online for native and non-invasive plants grown in state nurseries managed by the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife.
Heroic Maui couple Chrissy and Emma win $1.1 million on NBC’s ‘The Wall’
Married Maui boat captains Chrissy Lovitt and Emma Nelson walked away with a $1.1 million win during Monday nightʻs episode of NBC’s hit game show “The Wall.” The two are credited with taking heroic action during the devastating Lahaina fires in August of 2023.
Maui County unemployment rises to 3.2% in June as statewide job losses continue
Maui County’s unemployment rate rose to 3.2% in June, up from 2.5% in May, according to not-seasonally adjusted figures released Monday by the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
Inaugural Wailuku Film Festival draws thousands, organizers say
An audience watches a Wailuku Film Festival screening at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Courtesy photo
Camp for Cancer Recovery registrations open through July 25 at Camp Olowalu
Maui Cancer Resources is accepting registrations through July 25 for its first Camp for Cancer Recovery, a free weekend retreat for adults currently undergoing cancer treatment.
Standup paddle boarder rescued off Keālia boardwalk
Ocean Safety crews rescued a standup paddle boarder offshore of the Keālia Pond boardwalk on Sunday. The incident was reported at 8:32 a.m. on July 19, 2026.
Overnight road work planned at intersection of Kamehameha Ave. and Wākea Ave. in Kahului
HI-Built, LLC will conduct road work in conjunction with the County of Maui Department of Public Works from 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Visitor to Maui airlifted after suffering an injury during a fall at Pipiwai Trail in East Maui
A 62-year-old visitor was airlifted to safety after suffering injuries in a fall while hiking on the Pipiwai Trail in the Kīpahulu area of East Maui on Friday afternoon.
Maui jury convicts man on 16 counts of sexual assault against a child
A 49-year-old Lahaina man was found guilty of eight counts each of first degree sexual assault and third degree sexual assault following a two-week trial. The unanimous verdict against Roberto Omar Morales Andrade, was reached on July 16, 2026, after less than two hours of deliberations in 2nd Circuit Court.
