Maui News

A notable contribution of $1 million was directed specifically to support nursing students at UH Maui College, building on a $2 million gift in 2024.

The Maui Jazz & Blues Festival is back in 2025, bringing Grammy-winning artists and international performers to The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua from Oct. 20 to 26. Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 22.

Maui High School will honor four distinguished alumni and faculty as part of its Hall of Honor Class of 2025 including: Rachel Kondo with the Award of Excellence, Katsugo “Kats” Miho with the Silversword Heritage Award, Glenn Otani with the Spirit of Maui Award, and Faith Ito with the Saber Spirit Award.

A unanimous vote by the Maui County Council’s Housing and Land Use Committee to advance an affordable housing project in Kahului drew criticism Wednesday from West Maui Council Member Tamara Paltin. She found it “disgusting” that Maui County and developers found a way – through a water availability exemption – to make water available for […]

Graphic Warning: This post contains photos and personal accounts that may be disturbing, triggering, or too upsetting for some people to engage in. Discretion is advised. Emotional testimony was received Wednesday from a Maui police officer and a caretaker of the Pāʻia Sugar Mill who shared details during a preliminary hearing, of the deadly shooting that took the life of beloved Officer Suzanne O on Friday night.

The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents classical duo, Karolina & Iwo, in an intimate performance with seating directly on the Castle Theater stage, amongst the performers, on Sunday, Sept. 14 at 7 pm.

The community golf event Ulu Mai he Wai returns to Mākena Golf & Beach Club on Sunday, Aug. 24, benefiting Malama Kahālāwai and Uhiwai o Haleakalā. The event supports the organizations’ efforts to protect and restore watersheds, native ecosystems and Maui’s freshwater resources.

Gov. Josh Green, MD, launched a new policy report titled “Results for our People,” which outlines the Green administration’s plans to tackle significant issues facing the state of Hawai‘i. The report builds upon priorities discussed during his 2025 State of the State Address to the Legislature.

The second installment of an ongoing Upcountry archaeology project takes place this weekend at 8180 Kula Highway, running from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Mayor Richard Bissen is bringing Holomua Kākou back to Molokaʻi on Monday, Aug. 25, and Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, as part of his continuing efforts to take county government to the rural areas of Maui County.

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About $6.7 million is expected to be available for awards through the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources program aimed at protecting and preserving land with natural, environmental, recreational, scenic, cultural, agricultural production or historic value.

Momona Bakery opens its new daily bake stand, bringing one of Maui’s most beloved local bakeries into the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center. Founded by head baker Sofía Prassolo, originally from Argentina, Momona Bakery & Coffee Shop first opened its doors in Kahului just two and a half years ago.

ʻĀina Momona has submitted a formal complaint to the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) and the County of Maui regarding recent construction activities that have allegedly disturbed or threaten to disturb Mokuʻula, a sacred and historically significant site.

The Emma Farden Sharpe Hula Festival proudly returns to Lahaina Aug. 22–23, 2025, at the reimagined Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows, bringing together hālau hula, cultural practitioners, artisans and Hawaiian music in a free, family-friendly celebration of aloha. This year’s festival will shine a spotlight on Phyllis Ross, a lifelong student, dancer, and teacher of hula whose journey […]

Mayor Richard Bissen has signed two bills clearing the way for the development of 1,150 homes — both market-priced and workforce units — in the Honuaʻula master-planned community project south of Maui Meadows in South Maui. Bill 171, now Ordinance 5846, amends the project district’s zoning to reduce the number of homes from the original […]

The Finance Factors Foundation is proud to announce its 11th Annual Finance Factors Foundation Charity Golf Tournament, set for Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 at Hawaiʻi Prince Golf Club, with proceeds benefiting Child & Family Service (CFS), a Hawai‘i-born nonprofit dedicated to strengthening families and fostering the well-being of individuals across the state.

Toyota Hawai’i has sponsored NFL FLAG Football in Hawai’i, a no-contact youth football league for boys and girls ages 4 to 17 with more than 2,000 active participants. It provided branded gear to five leagues across the state, including Maui Police Activities League on Maui.

Learn about the County of Maui Department of Agriculture Farm to Family grant application process during a free, online workshop at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. Grant awards range from $100,000 to $250,000.

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Statement for portions of Kahoʻolawe, Kauaʻi, Lānaʻi, Maui, Molokaʻi, Niʻihau, Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island. The statement is in effect through Thursday afternoon with isolated minor coastal flooding expected.