Maui News

Hauling will take place nightly at 9 p.m., from Wednesday, April 2 through Friday, April 4.

By a 5-2 vote, the Maui Planning Commission is recommending approval of proposed amendments to project district zoning conditions attached to development of the controversial Honuaʻula master-planned community in South Maui. After a meeting recess on March 11, the commission passed a main motion on March 25 to approve all amendments proposed by the Maui […]

Maui County’s unemployment rate for February was 3.4%, the same as last month but down from 5.4% in February 2024.

In its inaugural year, the County of Maui Department of ʻŌiwi Resources invites community-based nonprofits to apply for grant funding that supports the department’s mission and vision. The grant period will run from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

The 23rd annual Maui Matsuri is now accepting entries for its art contest from eligible students who can win up to $100 in cash prizes.

An Oʻahu Grand Jury indicted Gerhardt Konig, 46, for the attempted murder of his wife, Arielle Konig, 36. The second degree attempted murder charge stems from an alleged incident on Monday morning, March 24, 2025, on the Pali Puka trail in which Konig is accused of striking his wife multiple times in the head with […]

This school year, ʻohana of Hawaiian Language Immersion Program students on Molokaʻi will have access to an assortment of opportunities to support students at home.

The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College invites prospective students nationwide to register for the cutting-edge cybersecurity workforce development program Hawaiʻi Immersive Workforce, funded by a $500,000 US National Security Agency grant. UH Maui College, in partnership with the University of New Haven, is offering a free, fully online, skills-based training program designed to prepare participants […]

HULI has raised funds for the construction of 16 solar trailers, which will be donated to Nā ʻAikāne o Maui as part of ongoing efforts to support Lahaina wildfire recovery.

Maui police say alcohol is suspected as a factor in a deadly crash that claimed the life of a Makawao man in Pāʻia on Thursday night. The crash was reported at 10:18 p.m. March 27, 2025, on Hāna Highway, 0.2 miles east of Maliko Bay Road in Pāʻia. Police say a preliminary investigation reveals that […]

Maui motorists are advised of potential traffic delays on Monday, March 31, due to asphalt repair work on Kaʻahumanu Avenue (Route 32) in Kahului.

April is Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawai‘i. Hawai‘i observes Tsunami Awareness Month in April to remember the April 1, 1946 tsunami that was generated by a large earthquake in the Aleutian Islands. With no tsunami warning system then, the tsunami arrived unexpectedly, resulting in 159 fatalities in Hawaiʻi.

The Washington Huskies showed great resilience during their final round to win the 2025 Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational at Kāʻanapali at 19-under. Their 11-stroke victory came against two-time Dr. Donnis’ team champions, Sacramento State (2022, ’23), who finished in second at 8-under. Oregon State (-7), Denver (-2) and BYU (E) rounded out the top five.

Editor’s note: Images that appear within this story could be upsetting to some readers. Discretion is advised. A Facebook post sharing a photo of a dead green sea turtle with its shell missing, had generated thousands of reactions and hundreds of comments by Wednesday afternoon; but state officials say without direct reports, it is difficult to investigate, find possible suspects, and build a case to pursue prosecution.

The Hawai‘i State Department of Education has announced graduation ceremony dates, times and locations for the Class of 2025.  

A Maui County Council committee will hold seven evening meetings on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi in April to gather community input on the fiscal year 2026 budget. Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee Chair Yuki Lei K. Sugimura made the announcement saying, “These community meetings will assist the committee in assessing residents’ needs and concerns […]

Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald appointed Sonya H. Toma to fill a judicial vacancy in the District Family Court of the Second Circuit (Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi).

The Lānaʻi Senior Center will be closed briefly on Friday, March 28, from noon to 4:30 p.m., due to a staffing shortage.

The County of Maui Department of Planning is inviting community members to attend the first open house for the Central Maui Community Plan process. The event will take place on Friday, April 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Wailuku parking garage during the Wailuku First Friday celebration.

From April 14 to May 26, 2025, customers at participating Hele stations can donate at checkout to help fund training and competitions for athletes with intellectual disabilities at no cost to them or their families.