Maui News

The official process of nomination will begin soon, with a special Council meeting and public hearing scheduled for Nov. 20 to consider nominees. Applications and financial disclosure statements from Kahului residents seeking the seat are due no later than noon Nov. 10. Council members’ nominations are due 9 a.m. Nov. 20. A final vote is slated to be taken on the deadline day, Nov. 25.

Following a complete redesign, Osteria Mozza Lānaʻi debuts at the Five Diamond, Five Star Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi. Acclaimed Chef Nancy Silverton’s first outpost in Hawaiʻi, the restaurant serves up a blend of traditional Italian cuisine with fresh and seasonal island ingredients.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law is taking its admissions outreach to Maui, Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi Island in November. Prospective law students across Hawaiʻi will have the opportunity to learn more about pursuing a legal education during a series of informational sessions. The Maui sessions are on Nov. 13.

Comedy legend Margaret Cho is coming to the Castle Theater on Sunday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale online only at 10 am to MACC members on Wednesday, Nov. 5, and to the general public on Friday, Nov. 7.

Mākena Golf & Beach Club will host I Ola Kanaloa, a special benefit dinner dedicated to honoring the enduring legacy of Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana (PKO) and the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC).

Aloha United Way (AUW) is responding to a dramatic increase in calls to its 211 statewide helpline following public announcements about the Hawaiʻi Relief Program and the Hawaiʻi Emergency Food Assistance Program (HEFAP). 211 normally handles about 150 calls a day, but that number skyrocketed to over 850 contacts (calls, texts and chats) in one day from residents looking for resources and information.

In response to the ongoing federal shutdown and disruptions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the State of Hawaiʻi has launched the Kōkua Food Drive, a weeklong food collection campaign beginning today in partnership with the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System to support food banks across the islands.

A brush fire in the fields above Kapalua Airport burned 15 acres and was 100% contained by 7 a.m. on Tuesday. The fire was first reported in fallow agriculture lands at 12:35 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. Fire officials say the cause was accidental.

Customers facing economic hardship can submit an application to the Hawaiʻi Relief Program for assistance with utility bills. Announced last week by Gov. Josh Green, the program is designed to provide support for those facing uncertainty due to the ongoing shutdown of the federal government.

The Oʻahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association, organizer of two of the world’s most famous and challenging outrigger canoe events, has made a $10,000 donation to the Friends of Molokaʻi High and Middle Schools Foundation. The association presents the annual Nā Wahine O Ke Kai and Molokaʻi Ho’e races, which feature more than 2,000 canoe paddlers from around the globe competing in the 41-mile race across the Kaiwi […]

The Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce has announced the full lineup for Holomua 2025, an annual celebration of leadership, culture and creativity on Maui.

Maui attorney and cultural storyteller Lance D. Collins was honored with the Dr. Jose P. Rizal Legacy Award for Peace and Social Justice by the Knights of Rizal – Aloha Chapter on Nov. 1, 2025, at the Filipino Community Center in Waipahu.

The Shops at Wailea commemorates its 25th anniversary this November with a month-long celebration that honors its legacy as both a luxury destination and cultural gathering place.

Maui Nui Botanical Gardens and Maui Association of Landscape Professionals are co-hosting the 22nd annual Arbor Day Garden Expo and Hawaiian Tree Giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. Two thousand free trees will be available one per person, any age, with information about tree selection and care.

Habitat for Humanity Maui announced this week that its 2025 Disaster Recovery Fundraiser, held Oct. 4 at Old Lahaina Luau, raised more than $165,000 to support ongoing wildfire recovery and rebuilding efforts across Maui. The event brought together community members, sponsors and partners for an evening of connection and live entertainment. Guests heard from partner families who […]

The Crisis Intervention Team training focuses on de-escalating a situation before reaching a point of violence or self-harm while ensuring the individuals receive the appropriate response and care they need.

Maui County Council Chair Alice L. Lee announced that first reading of the bill to phase out transient vacation rentals in Apartment Districts will be scheduled for a council meeting hopefully in December while the council turns its attention to filling the vacancy created by the passing of Council Member Tasha Kama.

The Maui Arts & Cultural Center will host comedian Jiaoying Summers as part of its “LOL@MACC” series at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 in the McCoy Studio Theater.

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua has promoted Rebecca Pang to director of marketing, announced the resort Tuesday.

Wailuku First Friday will team up with Maui Comic Con for a special edition of the monthly street festival on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m.