Maui News

Effective immediately, people who received their first booster shot at least four months ago may receive a second booster shot of an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) if…

Nearly 40 University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa graduate programs have been recognized among the nation’s best, according to the U.S. News and World Report’s 2023 Best Graduate Schools rankings.

A film about the life and legacy of Hawaiʻi’s Duke Paoa Kahanamoku opens this weekend, with showtimes at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center’s Consolidated Theatres.

Today, a new statewide framework for Hawaiʻi was published to help individuals, communities and lawmakers prevent child abuse and neglect. 

The latest winner, identified only as “Michelle M.” in promotional photos, hit a more than $1.3 million jackpot at Boyd Gaming’s California Hotel and Casino playing IGT’s Wheel of Fortune® slots on Monday, March 28.

Pacific’o on the Beach in Lahaina announced today its new executive chef, Maui’s Isaac Bancaco, along with upgrades to its restaurant space, menu and concept.

Seabury Hall hosts its second annual Maunalei Marketplace, April 1-25, 2022.

On the “Day of Giving” on Wednesday, March 30, the Jersey Mike’s national chain – including its three locations on Maui – will donate 100% of its sales to support the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games and its participating athletes.

Today – Tuesday, March 29, 2022 – is the deadline to apply for US Small Business Administration federal disaster loans for physical damage sustained during the December 2021 “kona low” severe weather, flooding, and landslides.

The Mexican Consulate handled about 480 appointments on March 26 and 27, helping individuals and families with their passports and other documentation.

The Business Development Series for small and minority-owned companies looking at government work is coming to Maui.

“The Flash” star, Ezra Miller, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and harassment after an incident at a bar in Hilo, Hawaiʻi.

As a result of the search, officers recovered: a .22 caliber bolt action rifle; two Mossberg 12-gauge pump-action shotguns; one 9mm semi-automatic pistol; 2.71 grams of crystal methamphetamine; 12.61 grams of marijuana; and other drug paraphernalia associated with the use of illegal narcotics.

Sonic Drive-In, one of the nation’s largest drive-in restaurant chains, is planning to roll out a Kahului location. 

The Maui Police Department announced the promotion of Randy Esperanza to Assistant Chief of Investigative Services and Gregg Okamoto to Assistant Chief of Support Services.

Maui fire crews responded to a mountain rescue in ʻĪao Valley on Monday afternoon.  

The Department of Liquor Control will begin accepting license renewal applications starting April 1, 2022. Applications may be submitted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the department’s office located at 110 Alaʻihi Street, Room 212, Kahului. 

Two isolation and quarantine facilities will now transition to serve their original purpose as affordable housing for individuals or couples at or below 60% of the area median income.

After being closed for more than a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi’s clinic in Kīhei will reopen April 4.

Maui Prep Department of Performing Arts invites the community to enter a “world of pure imagination” when it presents “Willy Wonka Jr” on April 8, 9, and 10, 2022 at the campus’ Bozich Center for Athletics and Performing Arts.