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Mālama Wao Akua, Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center’s annual exhibition celebrating the native species of Maui Nui, is on view through Nov. 6, 2026, at Hui No‘eau in Makawao.

Each community is facing unique issues at a time when the balance of power on the council appears poised to shift.

Candidates tackled issues facing their districts as they vie for seats on a council whose balance of power could change in this election.

Maui Kupono Builders LLC in conjunction with the County of Maui Department of Public Works, will continue road reconstruction work on Makawao Avenue, continuing from Makani Road and through to Eddie Tam entrance.

Seabury Hall will be closed on Monday, August 17, as crews clean up fallen trees and address other impacts to campus caused by Hurricane Lala.

The Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center will open its Youth Art Exhibition 2026 with a free public reception on from 2 to 4 p.m. July 31 at its Makawao campus.

Sophia Gonzales has joined the Maui Job Corps Ohana as its new outreach specialist for Maui County, the agency announced.

Routine water quality testing identified trace levels of selenium for the first time in the County of Maui Department of Water Supply’s Makawao water system. The levels detected in the Makawao water system are well below the drinking water standard.

Seabury Hall Performing Arts will close out its season this month with the 30th annual Side Shows festival, featuring a collection of original one-act plays written and performed by students at the Makawao school.

The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife is seeking community input on a draft management plan for the Makawao State Forest Reserve on Maui. Feedback will help guide oversight of the area for the next 10 years.

The National Weather Service has extended the Flash Flood Warning for Maui until 10:30 a.m. At 7:16 a.m., radar showed heavy rain over east Maui. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour. The heaviest rain is falling over the Kaupō area. Additional heavy showers are expected through the morning. Flash flooding is ongoing.

The National Weather Service has extended a Flood Advisory for the island of Maui until 1:30 p.m. At 11:13 a.m., radar continued to show heavy rain over north facing slopes of Haleakalā, including the Hāna Highway.

Maui police said they arrested an individual this week in connection to multiple home break-ins but provided few details, including the name of the suspect.

Following recent rainfall that improved surface water flows and replenished reservoirs, the County of Maui Department of Water Supply (DWS) is suspending the Stage 2 Upcountry water shortage and downgrading it to a Stage 1, effective immediately and until further notice.

Maui’s only free live-in career training program for young adults is calling on the community to help spread the word: Maui Job Corps Center in Makawao is open, enrolling and needs new students to stay active.

With a Stage 3 water shortage in effect for Upcountry areas, the County of Maui Department of Water Supply is providing additional information.

The Maui Department of Water Supply on Friday announced a Stage 3 water shortage for consumers in the Upcountry Maui service area, requiring the implementation of mandatory and strict water conservation measures.

All fields at Eddie Tam Memorial Park, including the Upcountry Dog Park, in Makawao are temporarily closed following a report of red ants in the area, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation.

The County of Maui Department of Water Supply is now using backup supply for the Upcountry water system starting today, Sept. 11, 2025, after receiving approval by the Hawaiʻi Department of Health, Safe Drinking Water Branch to reintroduce water from Hamakuapoko Wells 1 and 2.

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.