Maui News

The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives is inviting applications for temporary staff positions for the upcoming 2026 Legislative Session, offering residents the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in state government and public service.

Community budget meetings are scheduled next week in Central Maui, Upcountry and Pāʻia-Haʻikū for residents to share their priorities and provide input on the county budget for Fiscal Year 2027, which begins July 1, 2026.

Sacred Hearts School hosts its Fall Festival on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2530 Kekaʻa Drive, the school’s temporary campus in Kā‘anapali, Maui. The special one-day event transforms the annual school fair into a celebration of the journey of H.E.A.R.T.S. and resilience, with proceeds benefiting the school’s H.E.A.R.T.S. of Resilience Campaign.

On Oct. 6, the Board of Directors of Ho‘ōla iā Mauiakama Long Term Recovery Group hosted a site blessing ceremony for Ho‘ōla Hale. The building, located at Maria Lanakila Catholic Church’s Sacred Hearts School, will serve temporarily as housing and operations headquarters for Mennonite Disaster Service volunteers, who will dedicate their time and skills to rebuilding homes for Lahaina wildfire survivors.

Pāʻia Elementary School will remain closed through Tuesday, Oct. 14. In consultation with the state Department of Health, HIDOE is conducting wipe testing on campus and ash testing off-site to detect possible heavy metals.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs wrapped up its participation in the Hawaiian Council’s 2025 Native Hawaiian Convention, which was held this year in Tulalip, Washington. “This convention was more than a gathering-it was the beginning of a movement,” said OHA Board of Trustees Chairperson Kaialiʻi Kahele. “OHAʻs participation exceeded our expectations, and the feedback weʻve […]

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.