Maui News
Update: Episode 32 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at Kīlauea begins
Episode 32 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ended abruptly at around 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025 after more than 13 hours of continuous fountaining. Lava fountains reached up to 500 ft during this episode and averaged more than 250 cubic yards per sec of lava, the highest output for a short-lived fountain episode.
UH researchers link dolphin strandings to infectious disease that can spread to humans
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Health and Stranding Lab scientists say they are concerned after three striped dolphins stranded on east Oʻahu shorelines over seven days and tested positive for Brucella ceti, a bacterial infection that can transfer from animals to humans.
Rat lungworm continues to threaten health of Hawaiʻi residents, visitors
Learn how prevention measures, such as thorough washing of produce and strategic pest control, can safeguard against this serious health threat that have impacted locals and tourists alike.
Polynesian Voyaging Society and ALOHA Collection launch special edition collab honoring Hōkūleʻa’s 50th
The limited-edition collection debuted at a public launch event on Aug. 20 at Bishop Museum’s Kaiwiʻula Night Market. The limited-edition collection is available online while supplies last.
County encourages Hoʻokumu Hou applicants to get official information
The County of Maui Office of Recovery is encouraging residents to find official information on Hoʻokumu Hou housing programs directly through the County due to potential fraud by third-party entities.
Rotary Club of Wailuku Sept. 11 marketing speaker
Kim Hightower, owner of Hightower Communications, will be the speaker at the Rotary Club of Wailuku meeting on Sept. 11, 2025. The title of her presentation is “Simplifying Marketing: For Businesses and Rotary.”
Residents encouraged to attend in-person Lahaina Community Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 3
Residents are encouraged to attend the County of Maui’s Lahaina Community Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, at the Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria.
DPW pavement project Sept. 3-19 will impact portion of Olinda Road in Makawao
One lane will be open to alternating traffic on Olinda Road between Baldwin Avenue and Hanamu Road in Makawao due to pavement preservation work from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays Sept. 3-19, 2025, according to the County of Maui Department of Public Works Highways Division.
Lahaina Yacht Club’s 35th Annual Golf Tournament
The Lahaina Yacht Club hosts its 35th Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, with a 7:30 a.m. best ball scramble and shotgun start. Checkin starts at 6:30 a.m.
AARP Hawai‘i seeks nominees for 2025 Andrus Award for Community Service
AARP Hawai‘i is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors Hawai‘i volunteers 50 and older who are sharing their experience, talent and skills to enrich their communities.
Hirono, Tokuda, Case introduce resolution recognizing history, contributions, and significance of Maunaloa Observatory
The resolution also commemorates the 69th anniversary of the Maunaloa Observatory and honors the cultural significance of Maunaloa itself to the Native Hawaiian community. The Hawaiʻi lawmakers introduced the resolution after the Trump Administration announced its plans to cancel the lease for several National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) facilities earlier this year, including an office needed to support the MLO.
Update/located: Last seen leaving Kīhei residence in area of Waipahe Street
Martinez was located and found to be in good health. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their assistance.
Update/located: Man known to frequent Kahului reported missing by family
Update: (9.2.25) Noss was located and found to be in good health. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their assistance.
Federal funding cuts to University of Hawai‘i threaten work on sea level, climate research
This funding cut could impact a $3 million grant from the Office of Naval Research to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, which was awarded to Chip Fletcher, interim dean of the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, to support the Coastal Research Collaborative.
Roseanne Barr selling Big Island macadamia nut farm once the site of her reality TV show
Roseanne Barr has listed her picturesque 46-acre macadamia nut farm in Honokaʻa for $1.95 million, ending her time as an active farmer on the Big Island.
Two Red Hill Fuels Department employees indicted for false statement regarding May 6, 2021 jet fuel spill
On May 6, 2021, two couplings on the pipeline at Red Hill failed during an attempted transfer of jet fuel. The attempted transfer was aborted after approximately 20,000 gallons of jet fuel from a storage tank flowed into the pipeline and then spilled into the tunnel.
Sustainable aviation fuel sales agreement signed for Hawaiian Airlines Osaka-Honolulu flights
Fuel deliveries beginning this month at Kansai International Airport will mark the first time Hawaiian Airlines has introduced sustainable aviation fuel – which can lower life-cycle carbon emissions by up to 80% compared to traditional jet fuel.
Josh Hargrove of Westin Maui Resort & Spa is among new class of Pacific Century Fellows
The Pacific Century Fellows Program announced the selection of its 19th class of Fellows, comprised of 36 outstanding and talented men and women.
Emergency preparedness talk in Kīhei to feature retired Maui firefighter
The Rotary Satellite Club of Kīhei Wailea is hosting a free, public presentation on emergency preparedness, led by retired firefighter Rian Takeshita, on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at South Maui Gardens, by the Peace Pole.
Former Mayor Victorino will lead Maui County Fair Parade as Grand Marshal on Oct. 2
Former Mayor Michael Victorino will lead the Maui County Fair Parade as Grand Marshal, according to an announcement by Mayor Richard Bissen. The iconic parade starts at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, in Kahului, marking the start of the four-day 98th Maui County Fair.
