Maui News
Schatz secures $2M earmark for new Pu‘uhonua O Waiʻanae homeless village
US Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i secured $2 million in congressionally directed spending, also known as an earmark, in this year’s appropriations deal for construction of the new Puʻuhonua O Waiʻanae homeless village. The funding will be used to construct water, sewer and road infrastructure for the permanent supportive site that will house 250 homeless individuals and provide wraparound services.
Lahainaluna Agricultural Learning Center and Treecovery forge new partnership
Recently, more than 30 students participated in planting 15 trees and transplanting over 100 saplings, which will be cared for by agricultural students until they are ready to be donated to homeowners engaged in rebuilding efforts.
Maui 5K celebrates 15 years on March 1
Maui Ocean Center will present the 15th annual Maui 5K from 7 to 9 a.m. Sunday, March 1. Online registration, including new youth rates for ages 5 to 17, ends Feb. 26.
Closing pule marks completion of Lahaina wildfire debris transfer to permanent site
The County of Maui marked the completion of Lahaina wildfire debris transfer with a pule at the Permanent Disposal Site in Central Maui.
South Maui community town hall on budget priorities, Feb. 24
Council Member Tom Cook will host a South Maui community town hall on Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. at the Malcolm Center to gather input on the council’s budget priorities.
Update: 12:25 a.m., Feb. 22 — Flood Warning canceled for Maui
The Flash Flood Warning has been canceled for the island of Maui. Flood waters have receded. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat.
Seabury Hall Performing Arts presents Kodachrome by Adam Szymkowicz
Seabury Hall Performing Arts will present Kodachrome, a thoughtful and engaging play by Adam Szymkowicz, directed by Marsha Kelly, for one weekend only, March 6–8, at the ʻAʻaliʻikūhonua Creative Arts Center on the Seabury Hall campus in Makawao.
$4.6M to restore coral reef in American Samoa
A new $4.6-million multi-institute collaborative project to help grow coral restoration capacity in American Samoa will begin in early 2026, leveraging more than two decades of coral heat tolerance studies to inform a restoration with resilience approach.
Hawaiʻi to celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month at Capitol
The Hawai‘i State Council on Developmental Disabilities, along with community partners, will celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with the annual Day at the Capitol event on March 4, 2026.
Volcano Watch — A sight to see: maintaining HVO’s webcams during a historic eruption
Visual observations have been a backbone in studies of volcanoes, from 2,000 years ago to now. They remain fundamental to understanding how volcanoes work, and technological advancements, such as livestreaming cameras, allow volcanic eruptions to be viewed from around the world.
Community input sought on additional protection of Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve
Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve is the only wilderness preserve in the islands and home to the headwaters of the Kawaikōī, Waikoali and Mōhihi streams; it is instrumental in safeguarding the Garden Isle’s water resources and native species, as well as providing for cultural practices.
Hawaiʻi County extends voluntary compliance order for movement of coconut rhinoceros beetle host materials
Residents and business operators in the voluntary compliance area are asked not to transport coconut rhinoceros beetle host materials that include decomposing plant material, plant propagation material, other items comprised of decomposing organic plant material and several genera of live palm plants; order will remain in place through April 30.
Lahainaluna HS Foundation plans an ‘All-Classes Reunion’ in Las Vegas, July 11, 2026
Lahainaluna High School Foundation has initiated plans for an “All-Classes Reunion” at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The reunion is to celebrate and rekindle friendship, memories, and resilience, according to LHS Foundation Executive Director Art Fillazar.
Hawaiʻi congressional delegation responds after Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s global tariffs
The US Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump’s global tariffs on Friday, prompting response from Hawaiʻi congressional leaders.
Jazz Maui adds second seating to Sunset Jazz
Due to popular demand, Jazz Maui will offer two Sunset Jazz shows every Sunday beginning March 1, 2026 at the Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate Factory, 78 Ulupono Street in Lahaina. The seating for the first show begins at 4:30 p.m. with live jazz from 5-6:30 p.m. The second seating begins at 7 p.m. with live jazz from 7:30-9 p.m.
Treecovery supports planting of endemic loulu palms at Lahaina Harbor
Restoration work continues at Lahaina Harbor, where the loading dock has reopened and resumed operations following the 2023 wildfires, with the recent planting of nearly 10 native trees, including endemic loulu palms.
Paving and striping work to close Puʻunēnē Avenue at night next week
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is notifying the public that night lane and road closures are planned next week on Puʻunēnē Avenue between Wākea Avenue and Kūihelani Highway.
Free career guidance at Maui Health Career Fair, Feb. 27
Maui Health will provide free career guidance at the upcoming Maui Health Career Fair, happening Friday, Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Maui Memorial Medical Center Main Lobby in Wailuku.
Intermittent road closures on Hāna Highway for rock scaling work
There will be intermittent road closures at mile marker 14.9 on Hāna Highway for rock scaling work next week, according to the state Department of Transportation.
500 guests celebrate Lunar New Year at The Shops at Wailea
More than 500 guests gathered on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 19, to celebrate the Lunar New Year at The Shops at Wailea.
