Piʻilani Highway motorcycle accident claims the life of 37-year-old Kīhei man

This special segment focuses on the Maui mayor’s race, featuring discussion on important issues facing Maui County voters. The race features incumbent Mayor Richard Bissen, who is seeking reelection to a second term, and Maui County Council Vice Chair Yuki Lei Sugimura, who is vying for the County’s top government job.

A trough moving over the state should bring abundant tropical moisture and is expected to remain nearly stationary for a few days. Heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms are possible, potentially leading to flooding across all islands.

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.

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.

The Hawai‘i Department of Human Services today announced the state’s ongoing commitment to protecting Social Security survivor and disability benefits for children in foster care — reaffirming a policy shift made in 2023 to ensure that these funds belong to the youth they were intended to support.

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

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.

A 37-year-old Kīhei man suffered fatal injuries in a motorcycle accident Friday night on Piʻilani Highway near the intersection of Kaonoulu Street. The incident was reported at 7:34 p.m. on Oct. 23, 2026.

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.

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

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.

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.