Maui News

The nonprofit Imua Family Services recently completed a major update to its bylaws and articles of incorporation, a milestone aimed at strengthening the nearly 80-year-old organization’s ability to serve Maui County’s children and families.

A Maui judge found that the state has established probable cause to try a man accused of murder in the shooting death of beloved Maui Officer Suzanne O, on Aug. 15, 2025 in Pāʻia. The decision came after two days of testimony from five witnesses during a preliminary hearing, with a detective, an officer and a forensic pathologist testifying on Friday.

Episode 31 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ended abruptly at 2:52 a.m. HST on Aug. 23 after 12.6 hours of continuous fountaining. Lava fountains from the north vent reached up to 325 feet and sustained this height during most of this episode.

Council Vice-Chair Yuki Lei Sugimura invites residents across the county to participate in a light tribute to honor the memory of fallen Maui Police Officer Suzanne O. Participation runs from Aug. 22-29, by turning on porch lights from sunset to sunrise. Whenever possible, residents are encouraged to display blue porch or exterior lights in tribute to Officer O and all law enforcement officers.

The Maui County Department of Human Concerns has released results of the 2025 Community Needs Assessment, a comprehensive survey to guide the department’s ongoing efforts to support residents’ well-being. “Conducted by Anthology Research, the study results offer valuable insights into residents’ perspectives on community needs and access to social services, including kūpuna services, early childhood […]

A Maui activity desk company — Ohana Fun! Hawaii — has been sanctioned by the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs after investigators found the company was paid for booked activities but didn’t pass the payment on to the activity operator, despite the receipt of invoices.

The US Department of Veterans Affairs Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) announced the signing of a land lease agreement with the University of Hawaiʻi for a two-acre parcel on the UH Maui College campus. This landmark agreement paves the way for the construction of a state-of-the-art VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) on Maui—a crucial step in expanding equitable, local access to high-quality, Veteran-centric care, and strengthening the partnership between the VA and UH.

The state Contractors License Board has ordered restitution of more than $14,600 from Maui Life Construction, doing business as Maui Windows and Doors, and owner Andrew Keenan from customer complaints about paying for services that were undelivered.

The council will provide crucial guidance on how the newly enacted “Green Fee” funds are allocated to bolster Hawaiʻi’s environmental resilience and sustainable tourism. 

The Maui Self-Help Center will reopen for free in-person legal consultations on Thursday, Aug. 28, at Hoapili Hale, the courthouse at 2145 Main Street in Wailuku.

The County of Maui’s Department of Environmental Management reported that a wastewater spill of approximately 17,000 gallons occurred on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 at 4554 Lower Honoapi‘ilani Highway, Nāpili.  Officials say the spill occurred due to a mechanical failure at the Nāpili pump station # 3. 

In a move to address lingering concerns about a proposed law to phase out transient vacation rentals, the Maui County Council’s Housing and Land Use Committee voted 8-0 on Wednesday to form a Temporary Investigative Group. The TIG, a “permitted interaction group” under Hawaiʻi’s Sunshine Law, would investigate policies and procedures for vacation rentals in […]

Graphic Warning: This content contains photos, video and personal accounts that may be disturbing, triggering, or too upsetting for some people to engage in. Discretion is advised. Police released body cam footage and supporting material gathered from their investigation into the deadly shooting that claimed the life of beloved Officer Suzanne O.

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is temporarily closing two of the EV chargers at the Kahului Park & Ride near the Kūihēlani Highway and Puʻunēnē Avenue intersection Saturday, Aug. 23 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for maintenance.

Please join us for the 40th annual St. John’s Kula Festival in Kēōkea on Sept. 27, 2025, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is St. John’s 125th anniversary. A portion of the proceeds will go to Grow Some Good.

Queen Kaʻahumanu Center invites the community to close out the summer season with a series of free, family-friendly performances featuring local talent and cultural entertainment.

Maui Behavioral Health Resources announced the addition of three new board members following an installation ceremony at its annual meeting on June 26.

County of Maui Department of Agriculture is collaborating once again with Hawaiʻi Public Health Institute, Maui Nui Food Alliance and Kamehameha Schools Maui to strengthen local food systems through the Maui Nui 2025 Food Summit.

At approximately 3:53 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, a 50-year-old Kahului man drove himself to the Kīhei Medic Quarters located off South Kīhei Road and reported that he had been shot. 

The Maui Police Department will hold a candlelight vigil in memory of fallen Officer Suzanne O, on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Wailuku Police Station.