Maui News
Maui brands get new boost as iShoppes runs former DFS Hawaii sites at Kahului Airport
The airport shops now include a spot dedicated to incubator concepts, showcasing Hawaiʻi-based businesses, creating a sense of place, while delivering a “best-in-class” experience for travelers and meaningful impact for the local community.
Seabury Hall Performing Arts to present 38th Annual Dance Showcase
Seabury Hall Performing Arts will present its 38th Annual Dance Showcase ’26, a celebration of student artistry, creativity and dedication. This year’s showcase features more than 60 middle and upper school dancers representing all levels of Seabury Hall’s dance program under the direction of David Ward. Performances will take place for one weekend only at […]
Renowned chef and baker Nancy Silverton to headline May Day events on Lānaʻi
Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi will mark the arrival of May with a slate of cultural programming and dining events tied to local traditions and seasonal themes of renewal. The culinary centerpiece of the weekend is a set of events featuring Chef Nancy Silverton, the James Beard Award-winning chef behind Osteria Mozza in Hollywood, Calif.
East Maui Taro Festival crowns winners of 16th Queen’s Challenge
Organizers of the 16th annual Queen’s Challenge awarded top honors to Jake Sipes of Haʻikū and Kuloa Lind of Kīpahulu for their traditional Hawaiian kalo varieties during the East Maui Taro Festival on Saturday.
Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens remains closed due to safety hazards from storm damage
Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens, a County of Maui park at the base of ‘Īao Valley State Monument, remains closed to the public due to safety hazards while storm-related repairs are underway.
Ready, set, go: 56th Maui Marathon set for Sunday
The 56th annual Maui Marathon is set to welcome its largest field of participants to date on Sunday when runners and walkers alike will tackle the course from the Outrigger Kāʻanapali Beach Resort to Papalaua Wayside Park and back.
MEO touched the lives of nearly 55,000 Maui County residents in 2024-25
Maui Economic Opportunity touched the lives of 54,780 Maui County residents, marked its 60th year and honored volunteers and kupuna in the 2024-25 fiscal year as noted in the nonprofit agency’s recently released Annual Report.
OHA delegation in Washington, D.C. to address Military-leased lands and federal funding for Native Hawaiian programs
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Chair Kaialiʻi Kahele is leading a delegation to Washington, D.C., this week to engage with congressional leaders and senior Department of Defense officials on critical issues impacting Native Hawaiians, including the future of military-leased lands in Hawaiʻi and proposed federal funding cuts to key Native Hawaiian programs.
Lahaina Restoration Foundation online auction opens, bidding begins May 10
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation is giving the community a chance to get a sneak peek of its upcoming online auction, featuring over a hundred unique items and experiences donated in support of Lahaina’s historic preservation efforts.
Earth Day at Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge, April 22
Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge will be celebrating Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Partners will be on site with a variety of hands on activities for attendees of all ages.
Work to start on pedestrian bridge at ʻĪao Valley State Monument; Park closure continues since March storms
The DLNR Division of State Parks will begin critical upgrades to the pedestrian bridge crossing Wailuku River at ʻĪao Valley State Monument on April 27, 2026. The work will continue through June 26, 2026.
Governor hosts WGA Policy Forum on disaster management; visits Ka Laʻi Ola in Lahaina, Maui
The two-day forum is being held in Lahaina, which continues to recover following the devastating 2023 Maui wildfires. The idea behind the gathering was to bring people with expertise to share their experience and take best practices away, or identify areas to improve.
PGA TOUR confirms exit of Hawaiʻi tournaments in 2027; exploring senior event options
The PGA TOUR will not play The Sentry or the Sony Open in Hawaiʻi in 2027, according to reports today from the PGA. This marks the first time in 56 years that there will be a PGA TOUR tournament absence in the islands, following steady presence since the Sony Open started play at the Waialae Country Club in Honolulu in 1971.
MEMA, other agencies to participate in April 23 training in Kahului
A multiagency, full-scale training exercise will be held Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Kahului, according to Maui Emergency Management Agency. During this time, smoke and emergency vehicle activity may be visible in the areas of Kahului Harbor and Kahului Airport.
Hawaiian Electric receives utility industry award for efforts during PSPS events
Hawaiian Electric has received the 2026 Bronze Emergency Management Award from Chartwell Inc., a leading provider of utility industry research focused on customer-facing issues, which recognized the utility for modernizing its emergency communications in support of its Public Safety Power Shutoff program.
2026-27 Hawai‘i Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamp Art Contest winners announced
Conservation stamp highlights the wild pig, while game bird stamp features the California valley quail, which was originally brought to the islands in 1818 as a gift to King Kamehameha.
County Department of Liquor Control office to be closed for half day April 24
The County of Maui Department of Liquor Control, located at 110 Alaʻihi St., Room 212, Kahului, will be closed for a half day for department training starting at noon Friday, April 24, 2026.
Hawaiʻi Gas hiring for temporary summer jobs throughout islands
Positions are designed for recent high school grads and college students; the utility is recruiting for a range of posts at all locations statewide.
FEMA aid now available for Maui, Big Island and Honolulu residents impacted by March storms
At the President’s direction, federal disaster assistance is now available to help individuals and households recover from the impacts of the Kona Low flooding that occurred March 10–24, 2026. The Major Disaster Declaration authorizes FEMA’s Individual Assistance program for the City and County of Honolulu, as well as Hawaiʻi and Maui counties.
May trolling announcement for Kahoʻolawe
The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has announced the following permitted trolling dates for May 9-10 and 30-31 (12:01 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday).
