Maui News
Sweets for sweethearts: UH Maui College bake shop hosts Valentine’s pop-up sale
University of Hawaiʻi Maui College culinary students will hold a two-day Valentine’s Day bake sale this Thursday and Friday, offering handmade sweets to the public at the Kahului campus.
West Maui traffic patterns to be altered due to power shut off
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is notifying the public that adjustments will be made to traffic patterns in West Maui as the public safety power shut off by Hawaiian Electric continues.
Lahaina District Court closed due to power outage
Lahaina District Court, located at 1870 Honoapiʻilani Highway, is closed today due to an ongoing power outage.
Maui County monitoring conditions as wind advisory continues
The Lahaina Civic Center complex, Lahaina Aquatic Center, Lahaina satellite office of the Department of Motor Vehicles and Licensing and Lahaina Resource Center are closed due to high winds and lack of power. The Kaunoa Senior Services site at the YMCA Westside Resource Center in Lahaina is closed today. While most County parks reopened today, Waiheʻe Beach Park is closed due to a broken water line, Kepaniwai Heritage Park in ʻĪao Valley remains closed due to safety concerns and Kanahā Beach Park – 3rd entrance remains closed for fallen tree removal.
Girl Scout Cookie sales begin across Maui County
Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi launched its annual cookie program with preorders available now and booth sales starting Feb. 20, featuring a new rocky road-inspired cookie called “Exploremores” to support local youth programs.
Five Maui youth can win snorkel trip with ocean explorer Sylvia Earle
Whale Trust is offering five Maui middle and high school students the opportunity to snorkel at the Olowalu Hope Spot with world-renowned oceanographer Sylvia Earle on Feb. 22.
Schatz proposes 4.1% pay raise for federal workers
US Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaiʻi introduced legislation Tuesday that would give federal workers a 4.1% pay raise in 2027, a move that federal employee unions say is needed to keep government jobs competitive.
Swingposium brings immersive WWII-era experience to Maui, Feb. 15
San Jose Taiko’s highly acclaimed Swingposium is coming to Maui, offering audiences a powerful, immersive performance that illuminates the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.
4 West Maui schools closed today
King Kamehameha III Elementary, Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary, Lahaina Intermediate and Lahainaluna High School will be closed today, Tuesday, Feb. 10, due to weather conditions and extended power outages impacting the available water supply at the campuses. The schools are notifying staff and students’ families directly.
Maui Business Tuesdays Salon will spotlight local Maui artists, March 3
Akakū Maui Community Media will host itʻs March Maui Business Tuesdays event with the theme “Maui Local Artists.” The salon will be held Tuesday March 3, 2026 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Akakū Center in Suite 204 & hybrid via Zoom webinar.
Lahaina Commercial Permitting Workshop rescheduled to Feb. 18 due to weather
Due to weather complications, the Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 Lahaina Commercial Permitting Workshop has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Feb. 18.
Update: Hawaiian Electric has re-energized all West Maui circuits impacted by PSPS
Hawaiian Electric has re-energized all West Maui circuits impacted by the Public Safety Power Shutoff program. At this time, all customers who can have power restored safely should have electricity. However, a PSPS Watch remains in effect for parts of Maui and Hawaiʻi Island.
House Transportation Committee to consider proposals on E-bike safety, transportation revenue, and EV rebates
The House Committee on Transportation today will hear several measures of statewide significance, including proposals related to electric bicycle safety, transportation-related revenue, and incentives for cleaner vehicles.
6 p.m. update: Power restored to more than 114,000 customers since Saturday
In Maui County, crews are working to restore power to approximately 470 customers, primarily in Upcountry Maui and Molokaʻi. About 50 customers in Olinda will remain without power overnight due to the severe wind gusts and falling trees in the area.
The Shops at Wailea presents Valentine’s Day dining featuring seasonal menus and romantic settings
The Shops at Wailea invites couples, friends and families to celebrate Valentine’s Day with seasonal menus and memorable dining experiences across its signature restaurants. From limited-time specials to intimate settings ideal for date night and gathering with loved ones, guests can find a range of ways to enjoy the occasion in the heart of Wailea.
Police: Lahaina man succumbs to injuries from weekend traffic crash on Honoapiʻilani Highway
A Maui man has succumbed to injuries believed to have been sustained in a weekend traffic collision on the Honoapiʻilani Highway in West Maui, police said.
Hyatt Regency Maui announces 2026 Nashville Nights concert lineup
The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa will bring Music City back to the shores of Kāʻanapali with the return of its Nashville Nights songwriter series starting in April.
Kīhei-Wailea Rotary opens online auction to benefit South Maui
The Rotary Club of Kīhei-Wailea launches a four-day online silent auction Feb. 12 to fund local community programs ranging from the Maui Food Bank to the maintenance of South Maui beach rescue tubes. The auction begins at 3 a.m. this Thursday and closes at 10 p.m. on Feb. 15. Participants can access the bidding platform […]
Deep snow forces summit road closure to Maunakea
According to the National Weather Service, wet and windy weather is expected to continue today while gradually improving by this afternoon into this evening.
Hawaiian Islands under brown water advisory following severe weekend weather
It’s recommended to stay out of the water for 48-72 hours after the rain has stopped and after the beach has received full sunshine.
