Maui News
Habitat for Humanity Maui celebrates completion of its first Lahaina rebuild
The home was originally one of 10 homes built by Habitat Maui in 2020 for a Lahaina family. Rebuilding it marks an important step forward as families begin returning to the neighborhood following the devastating 2023 wildfires.
Hale Makua announces 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament in celebration of 80 years
Hale Makua is inviting the community to register for its 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at The Dunes at Maui Lani.
HSJGA Maui Spring Classic at Wailea Blue Golf Course, April 25-26
The Hawaiʻi State Junior Golf Association (HSJGA) will conduct the Maui Spring Classic + 12U Junior World Qualifier on April 25-26, 2026 at Wailea Blue Golf Course. This will be a 36-hole stroke play event contested over two days.
Update: Kīlauea’s eruption paused; Episode 45 ends after 8.5 hours of lava fountaining
Episode 45 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ended abruptly at 10:01 a.m. HST on April 23, 2026, after 8.5 hours of continuous lava fountaining. The eruption is currently paused.
Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 endorses Mayor Richard Bissen for re-election
Mayor Richard Bissen confirmed the endorsement of Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 in his campaign for re-election.
Southwest Airlines begins eighth year of servicing Maui
Southwest Airlines commemorates seven years of dedicated community service across Maui on the anniversary of its first flight at Kahului Airport where Southwest first touched down April 8, 2019.
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke identified in target letter involving bribery investigation
David M. Louie, attorney for Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and the Friends of Sylvia Luke released a statement, confirming a target letter was received from the Attorney General.
Lahaina man rescued from Honokōhau after becoming separated from his group
Emergency responders launched a search by ground, air and ocean, and the missing man was located at around 11:08 a.m., about 100 feet feet down a cliff on the north side of Honokōhau Bay, in heavy vegetation.
Mayor Bissen halts traffic-calming devices on County roads in Haʻikū in response to community concern
The decision follows the recent installation of 31 speed humps and tables in Haʻikū as part of a project approved by the previous administration and council in the Fiscal Year 2022 budget. While the project was intended to improve roadway safety, residents have since raised concerns about unintended impacts and challenges resulting from the installations.
MEMA encourages community to attend free Emergency Preparedness Expo, May 9 in Kahului
The County’s Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) encourages community members to attend the annual Emergency Preparedness Expo on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, 275 W. Kaʻahumanu Ave., Kahului.
Annual HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts ‘Spring Craft Fair’ returns to Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, May 3
The much-anticipated HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts “Spring Craft Fair” is back at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center on Sunday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first floor of the parking structure, inviting guests to shop, explore, and support local makers at one of Maui’s favorite seasonal events.
Hawaiʻi Marine Animal Response marks 10 years on frontlines of marine conservation
Hawaiʻi Marine Animal Response, the largest Hawaiʻi-based nonprofit dedicated to marine species conservation and field response, is marking its 10th anniversary in 2026. The milestone honors a decade of frontline work protecting endangered Hawaiian monk seals, vulnerable sea turtles, and at-risk seabirds — species whose survival is increasingly shaped by human impact.
Kanu Hawaiʻi invites Oʻahu and Maui communities to ‘E Ala E for Earth Day’
Kanu Hawaiʻi, a nonprofit organization connecting people with volunteer opportunities, invites residents and visitors to “E Ala E for Earth Day” (Arise), a community sunrise ceremony honoring World Earth Day. The ceremony takes place this Saturday, April 25, at Kaiwi State Park on O‘ahu and The Cove Beach at Kalama Park on Maui.
Help the environment, manage energy use on Earth Day
“This Earth Day, take a good look at what’s plugged in to outlets around your home or business. What can be used less, turned off or unplugged to save energy?” said Rebecca Dayhuff Matsushima, Hawaiian Electric vice president of customer service. “Small changes that you make can make a big difference over time.”
Schatz secures commitment from Health Secretary to support Hawaiʻi’s recovery from March 2026 storms
During an Appropriations Subcommittee oversight hearing on the US Department of Health and Human Services’ budget request, US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) secured a commitment from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to support Hawaiʻi’s recovery efforts following the kona low storms that caused flooding across the state.
Lahaina Think Space open house and final day at Lahainaluna High School, April 25
Maui Public Art Corps, in partnership with the County of Maui, invites the community to a special public access day for the Lahaina Think Space on Friday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Lahainaluna High School’s Hale Naʻauao.
Maui Sea Cadets recognized for public service to Adopt-A-Highway
The Maui Sea Cadets have earned the No Ka Oi Highway Hui Award from the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, Highways Maui District, for their ongoing service to Maui’s Adopt-A-Highway Program.
Young Artmakers 2026 in Schaefer International Gallery
Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Schaefer International Gallery announces the return of its popular summer visual arts education program, Young Artmakers. Led by teaching artists and gallery staff, these hands-on workshops provide young artists ages 5-7, 8-12, and 13-18 an opportunity to meet and make new friends while enhancing and exercising their creative skills.
Catch the Best of Wailuku Film Festival encore screenings June 21 at the MACC
Ride a new wave of storytelling when the inaugural Wailuku Film Festival culminates with two audience-choice-winning films on June 21, 2026, at Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Called the “Best of the Wailuku Film Festival,” the screenings will feature two encore screenings from the Hawaiʻi and Watersports categories.
Budget panel weighs department cuts amid property tax certification, stable revenue
Maui County Council Member Kauanoe Batangan has proposed an across-the-board 1.25% budget cut for non-first-responder departments that would yield somewhat more than $5 million in savings from Mayor Richard Bissen’s fiscal 2027 $1.61 billion budget proposal.
