Temporary safe parking site wins unanimous Maui Council approval, but potential severe weather delays opening

The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced several weather-related and non-weather-related closures for parks and facilities on Maui.

The Shops at Wailea welcomes Signature by The Kahala, the signature retail concept of the celebrated Oʻahu luxury resort, for a limited-time holiday pop-up. Open through Dec. 31, 2026, the boutique marks the brand’s first retail presence on Maui, offering a curated collection of Hawaii-made gourmet gifts, specialty foods, resort merchandise and exclusive Hello Kitty collectibles.

The William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is headed to the neighbor islands. This fall, the law school will host a series of informational sessions across Hawaiʻi for prospective students.

Dream Resorts, the hospitality company behind Maui Resort Rentals and Beachview Rentals, has announced the appointment of Nikki Golden as Director of Experience. In her new role, Golden will oversee Guest and Owner Experience while helping establish a unified service model and experience standards across the growing Dream Resorts portfolio.

Maui County’s registered voters with email addresses in their voter record will automatically receive notification when their ballot package has been mailed, received and accepted for counting, or if there is an issue with their ballot envelope that needs to be addressed.

If the NOAA wet season forecast is accurate, the state may experience drier-than-normal conditions and droughts in many areas due to El Niño.

All schools on Molokaʻi closed today, Oct. 28, 2026, due to flooded roads. This includes: Molokaʻi High, Molokaʻi Middle, Kaunakakai Elementary, Kilohana Elementary and Maunaloa Elementary on Molokaʻi. Flooded roads are affecting safe access to the campuses.

The County of Maui opened Makahiki Maui Nui, a new collaborative initiative honoring the Hawaiian season of Makahiki, with Wehena Makahiki, an opening ceremony held Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Royal Complex of Mokuʻula/Mokuhinia in Lahaina.

The Maui Police Department, in coordination with its healthcare partner, is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating next of kin for several deceased individuals within Maui County.

The Maui County Council voted 9-0 on Friday to approve a bill that lets the county open a temporary site for people living in their vehicles along Pūlehu Road, even as advocates for houseless residents called the location a “dust bowl,” and some council members warned that the project needs a clearer framework and more site improvements.

The grant will support the $56.1 million Port of Kahului Cargo Yard Expansion project, significantly increasing landside capacity and operational efficiency at Maui’s sole commercial port.

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii tied for the highest rating in the state earning 4.5 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in its 2027 star ratings.