Maui News

Council Member Nohelani Uʻu-Hodgins announced that a report from the temporary investigative group she led on policy responses to the possible phasing out of transient vacation rental uses in Apartment Districts will be released Tuesday.

“Investments in DOD infrastructure, military readiness, and support for our servicemembers are all crucial to bolstering our national security,” said Hirono. “This year’s NDAA makes those critical investments, including funding to facilitate the permanent closure of Red Hill, as well as over $1.1 billion to support infrastructure projects in Hawaiʻi.”

Outrigger Hospitality Group has announced a new partnership between Outrigger Honua Kai Resort & Spa and Event Network, the leading operator of experiential retail in cultural and leisure destinations across North America. Through this collaboration, Event Network will serve as the official retail operator at Outrigger Honua Kai, introducing a curated marketplace that celebrates Maui’s […]

In his new capacity as Engineering Program Manager for the Maui District Office, Wade Shimabukuro is responsible for overseeing repairs and maintenance for over 600 buildings in Maui County, including public schools, libraries and state-owned facilities.

Jayci Corwin, formerly operations manager for Maui Pineapple Tour, has been promoted to the newly created role of director, experiences for Hawai‘i Farm Project. In this position, Corwin will oversee the tours and visitor experiences for all of Hawai‘i Farm Project’s brands, including Maui Pineapple Tour, Maui Chocolate Tour, Maui Farm Events and Lahaina Honey Company. Corwin has been with the […]

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Athletics Department successfully concluded its annual Giving Week, raising nearly $1.34 million from more than 1,200 donors from Sept. 6-16. The funds generated through the “Our Team. Hawai‘i’s Team” campaign are earmarked to support student-athletes through scholarships, academic resources, nutrition programs, mental health services and facility improvements. “We’re at […]

The Maui County Office on Aging is inviting the community attend to two free informational sessions this month in Wailuku focused on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The events are designed to share credible, up-to-date information on statewide initiatives, prevention and cognitive health. The first session is scheduled for 12:30 to 2 p.m. Oct. 14 at […]

Applications are being accepted for the 2026-2029 Hawaiʻi State Poet Laureate, a three-year term position that honors an accomplished poet and supports literary programming across the islands. The Hawaiʻi Council for the Humanities, the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System, and the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts are inviting the public to submit […]

The Maui Chamber of Commerce has launched an economic impact survey to gather critical information needed for the rebuilding of Lahaina Harbor.

Maui residents and visitors are being urged to keep a watchful eye for native seabirds on the ground in unexpected places — the annual seabird fallout season is underway.

The Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi Sea Grant Program, is inviting the community to help plant native coastal species at Baldwin Beach from 8 to 10 a.m. Oct. 20.

Hunters are invited to apply online for the 2026 Lānaʻi axis deer hunting season starting Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.

In response to the ongoing impacts of the federal government shutdown, volunteers across Maui have come together to host Operation Kokua Maui ʻOhana, a community food distribution taking place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard Armory, 230th Engineer Company. It is located at 2701 Maui Veterans Highway.

The Hawaiʻi State Senate committees on Judiciary and Agriculture and Environment will hold an informational briefing next week to assess the impact of recent federal policy changes, tariffs, and funding cuts on Hawaiʻi’s agriculture industry and food production, a topic of critical concern for food security in Maui County following the August 2023 wildfires.

Player registration has opened for the annual Wailea Fall Doubles Tennis Tournament, Nov. 8 to 10, 2025, at the Wailea Tennis Club.

The project marked the 36th project completed between the company Sustainability Partners and the Hawai’i Department of Transportation.

With September’s Digital Aloha Month coming to a close, Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke visited students across the state — from Waimea on Hawaiʻi Island to Waimea on Kauaʻi — to share the message of respect, responsibility and kindness online.

A new study co-authored by a UH professor found that invasive animal species impact island seed dispersal even more than the loss of native animals.

ʻUlupalakua Ranch will host its second annual Christmas in the Country community celebration on Saturday, Dec. 13, bringing together Maui residents and visitors for a full day of holiday spirit, community gathering and country fun. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, two of the longest-serving US airlines, have established a new foundation to support nonprofit organizations in their respective namesake states. The Alaska Airlines | Hawaiian Airlines Foundation will provide grants to programs focused on celebrating and preserving the unique way of life in Alaska and Hawai‘i. Rooted in a shared […]