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Hawaiian Lifeguard Association establishes historic international partnership

The partnership represents a shared commitment to advancing lifesaving education, professional development, research, and international cooperation to better protect residents and visitors in island communities.

Daniel Volpe selected as Fire Chief for the Hawaiʻi Fire Department

The County of Hawaiʻi Fire Commission voted to select Daniel Volpe as the next Fire Chief for the Hawaiʻi Fire Department (HFD).

List: Maui lane closures through Oct. 30, 2026

The state Department of Transportation will be conducting road work this week that will result in lane closures at various locations. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Rotary Club of Wailuku to sponsor Flags for our Heroes, Nov. 7-8

Flags for Our Heroes, a community patriotic tribute organized by the Rotary Club of Wailuku, takes place Nov. 7–8, 2026, at the Maui Tropical Plantation Front Field.

HVO Volcano Watch — A look back at recent Kīlauea eruptions and intrusions

A caldera intrusion from Sept. 30 to Oct. 1, amidst the ongoing episodic lava fountaining eruption at Kīlauea summit, has a lot of people wondering what will come next.

House of Representatives now accepting applications for the 2027 Legislative Session

The House of Representatives welcomes applications for various staff roles during the 2027 Legislative Session. These positions include legislative aide, committee clerk/researcher, program budget analyst, data-entry clerk, receptionist, service aide, support staff for remote hearings, legislative attorney and more.

Council advances ethics bill; committee backs first comprehensive lobbyist rules for Maui County

A Maui County Council committee on Tuesday voted 9-0 to recommend passage of a bill that would require paid lobbyists to register with the county and publicly report their spending. The measure would bring Maui County in line with the rest of Hawaiʻi.

Maui Emergency Management Agency moves into new Emergency Operations Center

Maui Emergency Management Agency staff members officially moved into their new Maui Emergency Operations Center (EOC) building in Wailuku, marking a significant step in the County of Maui’s work to strengthen emergency preparedness and response.

Pōʻai Lincoln wins title at 5th Annual Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Haʻihaʻi Falsetto Contest

The beautiful and distinctive sounds of Hawaiian wahine falsetto filled the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea on Friday evening as the 5th Annual Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Haʻihaʻi Falsetto Contest celebrated another remarkable year of Hawaiian music, language, and cultural excellence.

ʻIkuwā Journey Through the Universe brings the solar system to Hilo

More than 1,400 Hilo-Waiākea students explored the wonder of astronomy during ʻIkuwā Journey Through the Universe (Journey) Week, Oct. 19-22, 2026.

Mayor Bissen proposes $30M in bond funding to protect critical Molokaʻi lands, water assets

Mayor Richard Bissen is proposing that the County of Maui establish $30 million in general obligation bond funding for the proposed acquisition of key land and critical water infrastructure on Molokaʻi, advancing efforts to protect essential public services and preserve important resources for future generations.

Hawaiʻi Climate Commission launching CASH4ʻĀina workshops to boost soil health, agricultural resilience

The Hawaiʻi State Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, housed within the Department of Land and Natural Resources, announces CASH4ʻĀina! (Conservation Agriculture and Soil Health for ʻĀina) workshops.

Hawai‘i Journalism Initiative Chevron Forward

In West Maui, Democrat-turned-Republican defends House seat against Lahaina Strong organizer, local business advocate
Maui County voters to decide 8 charter amendments, 2 state constitutional amendments. What would the changes mean?
With new school 3 years away, Lahaina elementary students, staff make do in post-fire temporary campus
15 days to election: How do mayoral candidates compare on Maui County’s challenging issues?

History & Culture Chevron Forward

Hawaiʻi Congressional Delegation leads resolutions honoring Hawaiian History
Community turns out for UH Maui College’s Molokaʻi Farm Niu & Kalo Festival
Nolo nearly stationary south of Hawaiʻi Island, forecast to strengthen and remain well south of islands
Hawaiian Moment — ʻAhahui Kaʻahumanu, Hawaiʻi’s oldest Hawaiian civic society

Maui Business Chevron Forward

Unlock federal funding opportunities at the 2026 Hawaiʻi SBIR Conference

Maui County launches online TAT portal nearly three years after audit flagged collection problems

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines add new nonstop connecting Seattle with Osaka and Papeete

Maui Health appoints Wade Ebersole as Chief Executive Officer

Hawaiian, Alaska airlines add new chef-designed menus and wines for premium cabins

Arts & Entertainment Chevron Forward

Pōʻai Lincoln wins title at 5th Annual Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Haʻihaʻi Falsetto Contest

Wailea Beach Resort to host Halloween Nalu Night Slide, Oct. 25

12th Annual Maui Songwriters Festival returns to the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, Jan. 6-9, 2027

‘The Morning KISS’ with Ed Kanoi welcomes Patty Lee

Grand opening of ‘Ulu o Lele in Lahaina set for Nov. 10

Maui Food and Dining Chevron Forward

Kapalua Resort Restaurant Week, Oct. 26 – Nov. 6
Coconuts Fish Cafe launches new fundraiser program for local nonprofits and schools
Sheraton Maui opens Italian-inspired restaurant on Kāʻanapali Beach
UHMC celebrates 50 years of culinary education with 2026 Annual Noble Chef Gala and Wine Dinner Series
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Housing & Real Estate Chevron Forward

Free Renterʻs Rights Training offers education to local tenants and landlords, Oct. 21, 2026
Maui County condo sales jump in September as single-family sales decline
After successful completion, COVID-19 homeowner assistance fund program closes
Hawaiian Council announces Host Housing Support Program for families displaced by recent storms

Maui Activities Chevron Forward

Christmas comes to Kā‘anapali with The Westin Maui’s new Holiday Suite and a full season of festivities
East Maui water issues focus of Oct. 24 event at Wailele Farm in Haʻikū
22nd Annual Lāhainā Town Cleanup rescheduled for Saturday
Photos: 99th Maui County Fair draws thousands on opening night, more to come

Big Island News Chevron Forward

100 Kaʻū households get few answers about water, sewer nightmare during Public Utilities Commission meeting

Punaluʻu Water and Sanitation provided no plans for restoring essential services to two condo communities that have been without drinking water and sewer since Hurricane Lala caused damage nine weeks ago.

Hawaiʻi voters to decide amendments on timing for judge appointments, funding public infrastructure

Hawaiʻi voters are being asked to decide on two state constitutional amendments and one amendment to the Hawaiʻi County Charter.

Hawaiʻi County hosting ‘Kaʻū-loween Bash’ in Nāʻālehu on Oct. 31

This free community Halloween event will feature trick-or-treating, live entertainment, kendama demonstrations, food vendors and a keiki zone with bounce houses.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for October 25, 2026

Northeasterly trade winds should gradually weaken Sunday into Monday. Brief passing showers will drift into the islands on the trade winds, favoring...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for October 25, 2026

Surf along north-facing shores will rise to near or slightly above seasonal average as a moderate, medium-period north-northwest swell peaks overnight into...

Kauai News Chevron Forward

Volcano Watch: Recent Kīlauea eruptions and intrusions all part of dynamic volcano behavior

Scientists say Kīlauea since 2018 has been busy with eruptions and intrusions, which is part of the normal dynamic behavior at the volcano.

Kauaʻi County announced 16 grant-in-aid recipients for FY 2026-2027

This year, the Office of the Mayor received 54 proposals that were reviewed and scored, with the top projects selected for funding totaling nearly $200,000.

Two new exhibits, with art by the late kuma hula Nālani kanakaʻole, at Bishop Museum on Oʻahu

Fifteen new pieces have been added to an exhibit featuring a family of artists, including the late kumu hula Nālani Kanakaʻole, who passed away on Jan. 3.

Final sweep of Hurricane Lowell debris on South Shore scheduled for Tuesday

Residents should not place any additional debris, green waste, appliances or other materials in the County right-of-way after Monday.

Pisces V will embark on final mission at Bishop Museum after 4 decades of sea exploration

The deep-sea, three-person submersible revolutionized oceanography and made more dives of Hawaiʻi’s active underwater volcano than any other vessel.