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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.

12,000 Maui County’s voters have returned ballots to date

Nearly 12,000 of Maui County’s 117,689 registered voters have returned their ballots to date. Voters have until 7 p.m. on Nov. 3 to return their ballots.

County wastewater pump station repairs completed, cleanup continues in South Maui

Work to repair the damage to Kīhei Wastewater Pump Station No. 6. was completed early Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, according to the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management.

Youth filmmaking workshop: high school students invited to tell Maui’s environmental stories, Nov. 11

Maui Huliau Foundation will offer a free filmmaking workshop for high school students on Veteran’s Day Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 2–4 p.m. at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, focused on two very different film genres: documentary and music video.

Maui Police Department celebrates 100th Recruit Class graduation

The new officers are Aurthur-Chris Brautigam-Suʻapaia, Peter Vince Casaba, Pal Anton Casinto, Aaron Decoite, Sy Christian Delos Santos, Dayne Kubo, Elika Laloulu, Sholto Leaso, Makeleta Ma, Lansen Nitahara, John Sullivan and Lateral Officer Graduate Johannes Villanueva.

Helpers sought to provide 900 holiday gifts to Kaunoa Senior Services kūpuna across Maui Nui

Kaunoa Senior Services, a division of the County of Maui Department of Human Concerns, is looking for holiday helpers to make wishes come true for hundreds of Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi kūpuna.

Hawai‘i Journalism Initiative Chevron Forward

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?
‘October surprise’ allegations could tighten Maui County’s mayoral showdown

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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

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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

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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

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Papahānaumokuākea and Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale sanctuaries seek advisory council applicants

The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is seeking to fill 13 primary and 11 alternate seats on its advisory council, while Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applicants for eight primary and five alternate seats.

3 open seats on Hawai‘i County Council up for grabs in General Election on Nov. 3

Jon Henricks, Hawai‘i County clerk, said all Council Members, regardless of tenure, take the oath of office during the Inauguration ceremony, which will be held at noon on Dec. 7.

After 40 years of ocean exploration, Pisces V will embark on its final mission at Bishop Museum

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

Hawai‘i Wildlife Center celebrates Bat Week with a call to protect the endangered native species

Despite being rarely seen, the Hawaiian horary bat plays an important role in the islands’ ecosystems by contributing to the health and balance of the environment.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for October 24, 2026

Light to moderate trade winds are expected through the weekend. Brief passing showers will drift into the islands on the northeasterly trade winds, favoring...

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What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Oct. 24 about Hurricane Lowell recovery

Here is up-to-date information about recovery efforts and resources from Hurricane Lowell.

University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center receives $2.5M from Hemsley Charitable Trust to expand care statewide

Funding from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust advances the Ka ʻUmeke Lama initiative and establishes Hawaiʻi’s first in-state oncology fellowship.

Legislative town hall brought Kauaʻi leaders, residents together to discuss, update key issues

Kauaʻi's recent legislative town hall gathered key state officials to address urgent issues, including affordable housing, infrastructure improvements, and Hurricane Lowell recovery.

Hawai‘i Wildlife Center urges protection of an endangered native species during Bat Week

Despite being rarely seen, the Hawaiian horary bat plays an important role in the islands’ ecosystems by contributing to the health and balance of the environment.

Po‘ipū Beach Park parking lot to close for maintenance

The maintenance work is related to damage caused by Hurricane Lowell.