The Department of Human Concerns issued a request for proposals Monday for a program to provide backup power supply during electrical outages to residents who rely on life-sustaining, electrically powered medical equipment, Council Member Kauanoe Batangan announced.

The public is invited to attend a series of public meetings in October in East Maui, North Shore and South Maui for Assessment and Recommendation of the New Special Management Area (SMA) Boundary for the island of Maui, hosted by the County of Maui Planning Department.

Hanalei Elementary School on Kauaʻi will be closed to students and staff today, Wednesday, Sept. 30, due to heavy rain and flooding on Kūhiō Highway near the Hanalei River Bridge, preventing safe access to and from the school.

Gov. Josh Green today announced the appointments of: (L to R) J. Elise Hannigan to the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board (HTSB); Cyrus Johnasen to the state Land Use Commission; and Kristen Lum Brummel to the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board.

From the deck of an onboard floating classroom to the seat of a submarine, Maui's youngest ocean explorers spent their summer getting closer to the sea than a classroom ever could. Three programs, three age groups, one shared goal: to help Maui's keiki fall in love with the ocean.

Maui United Way invites the community to attend our ʻUlana Gala: Weaving a Stronger Maui Nui on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. The event is hosted by Old Lāhainā Lūʻau.

More than 2,100 pounds of Hawaiʻi-grown pineapple have been distributed to participating Oʻahu schools as part of the initial rollout. Twenty-one schools are currently offering the locally grown fruit, with additional schools expected to join over the next month.

Haleakalā National Park welcomes residents and visitors to explore new exhibits in both Hawaiian and English at the Haleakalā Visitor Center, located in the Summit district at 9,740 foot elevation.

As part of its ongoing wildfire safety strategy, Hawaiian Electric will use drones to inspect power lines, poles and other electrical equipment in wildfire risk areas across Maui and Lānaʻi.

Maui police released the identity of the man killed in a single-vehicle crash reported last week in Lahaina. Manuel Olivas, 18, of Lahaina suffered fatal injuries in the Honoapiʻilani Highway crash reported at around 1:33 a.m. on Sept. 23, 2026, near the intersection with Kāʻanapali Parkway.

The County of Maui Department of Human Concerns Immigrant Services Division offices on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, for staff training.

Coming off the heels of a difficult decision, OHCRA turns its sights on the Molokaʻi Hoe presented by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 where — weather permitting — the men’s crews will challenge the Kaiwi Channel.

The Lahaina Energy Partnership will host two virtual community presentations in October to share the results of technical assistance provided by the US Department of Energy’s National Laboratory of the Rockies in support of Lahaina’s long-term energy planning and recovery.

Maui County Council Member Tom Cook will host a South Maui town hall on storm recovery, road projects and other county issues at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Malcolm Center in Lipoa, formerly known as the Maui Research & Technology Park.

Hawaiʻi's Deposit Beverage Container Program will change how redemption centers convert container weight into container counts starting Oct. 1, the state Department of Health announced.

This October, evenings at The Shops at Wailea pair live local music with the Center’s open-air shopping and dining experience as Wailea Wednesdays features two complimentary performances: Oct. 7 featuring Max Angel; and Oct. 28 featuring Arlie Asiu.

With Hawaiian Electric Co. (HECO) reporting that service has been restored to nearly all West Maui customers, the County of Maui closed its emergency shelter at Lahaina Civic Center Gym at 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.

The four Lahaina public schools that remained closed Monday following Hurricane Nolo will reopen to students and staff Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.

The Chamber of Maui Political Action Committee (COMPAC), a non-partisan non-sectarian committee who handles the Maui Chamber’s candidate endorsement process, announced the Chamber’s “business-friendly” endorsements for State and Maui County races this year.

Andrea Scholz, operations director of the Tips Tips Foundation, will be the guest speaker during the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset’s Oct. 6 meeting. She will discuss “Tipu Tipu–Native Ecosystem, Wetlands & Watershed Restoration.” Tipu Tipu, is a Maui-based nonprofit organization dedicated to the restoration of Maui’s native land and marine ecosystems. It focuses on the […]

The 99th Maui County Fair is just a few days away, and fairgoers can get ready for four days of food, entertainment, exhibits, community activities and carnival rides at the War Memorial Special Events Complex in Wailuku from Thursday, Oct. 1, through Sunday, Oct. 4.

A new genetic study says humpback whales in the Arabian Sea have evolved separately from the species’ other populations, including the North Pacific humpbacks that migrate to Maui waters each winter. Researchers say the findings support recognizing the Arabian Sea population as a fourth humpback subspecies, Megaptera novaeangliae indica. The study was published in Frontiers in […]

Hawaiian Electric has started the process of restoring power to West Maui customers at 11:30 a.m. Company representatives note that this is done in phases. The public can track progress on the company map here: Maui County Outage Map | Hawaiian Electric.

UH Maui College's Molokaʻi Farm hosted a Niu & Kalo Festival earlier this month, drawing about 200 community members, cultural practitioners, students, educators and partner organizations for a day centered on coconut and taro.

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is notifying motorists that one lane on Honoapi‘ilani Highway (Route 30) will be closed at mile marker 14 for paving and striping of a section of the roadway damaged from Hurricane Lowell.

The health consequences of catastrophic wildfires that burn through towns and cities may extend far beyond the period when flames are extinguished and smoke disappears, according to new research from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Maui Wildfire Exposure Study (MauiWES).

Lahaina District Court, located at 1870 Honoapiʻilani Highway, is closed today due to a power outage.

Mandatory evacuation orders were lifted for Olowalu Village at 5:45 a.m. today, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, after a nearby brush fire that burned more than 100 acres was 95% contained, according to the Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).

First Tee Hawaiʻi has opened registration for its fall 2026 programming, offering kids and teens across the state opportunities to learn the game of golf, develop their skills and build confidence both on and off the course.

Four Lahaina schools will remain closed Monday due to ongoing power outages, uncertainty surrounding the nearby Olowalu brush fire and concerns about maintaining reliable water service at the campuses.

The Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association announced the appointment of Trini Kaopuiki Clark as vice president of strategic communications and marketing, effective Nov. 2.

The planet, known as Elias 2-24 b, is still gathering material from the disk of gas and dust surrounding its young host star, allowing scientists to study a giant planet that is growing.

University of Hawaiʻi’s three 4-year universities, including University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo on the Big Island, earned national recognition in US News and World Report 2027 Best Colleges rankings.

A first-of-its kind study provides evidence of what ranchers have long observed: wild axis deer, mouflon sheep, goats and pigs are eating vegetation meant for cattle.

A fast-moving brush fire, first reported just before 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, near Olowalu Village, was estimated at more than 100 acres and 70% contained as of 8 a.m. today. No structures have been reported as impacted.

The 99th Maui County Fair will bring four days of live entertainment to the main stage, featuring a mix of Hawaiian music, hula, local favorites and island contemporary performers. The much-anticipated fair is set for Oct. 1–4 at the County’s War Memorial Complex. This year, every night of the fair at 8:30 p.m., fairgoers can […]

The Hawai‘i Green Business Program (HGBP) recognized 51 Hawai‘i businesses and events Wednesday night for their commitment to energy and water efficiency, waste reduction, pollution prevention and community involvement, as well as cultural and natural resource preservation.

Hawaiʻi US Sen. Mazie Hirono convened a forum this week to examine the potential effects of the new national private school voucher program on the country's public school students.

Maui Ocean Center will host “Fins & Frights,” a family-friendly Halloween event, from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, featuring trick-or-treating, a marine-themed costume contest and Halloween cartoons in the Sphere Theater.

Update: (3:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026) The Habitat for Maui, Disaster Recovery Fundraiser hosted by the Old Lahaina Lūʻau, originally scheduled for this Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, has been cancelled due to inclement weather and the current brushfire in Olowalu.

The event welcomed over 3,000 attendees to the iconic resort’s oceanfront grounds along the Kā‘anapali Golf Course and marked the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra’s first performance on Maui in 10 years.

The Maui Ocean Center has compiled a list of fall programs this season, including new offerings, family gatherings, seasonal events, and opportunities to support the community and Hawaiʻi’s marine life.

The multistate investigation resolves allegations that CAC originated loans that the company knew or should have known consumers could not afford.

Maui County recorded rainfall well above average in August, when Hurricane Lala brought heavy wind and rain Aug. 14-17 and several rain gauges logging totals six to 10 times their typical levels for the month, according to the National Weather Service. Maui County officials recently estimated Lala’s damage impacts of at least $10 million to […]

Kahului resident Eden Bensadoun was among two people statewide selected for the Challenge's grand prizes: round-trip airline tickets to any destination served domestically by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.

(Update: 11 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25 2026) Hurricane Nolo is still nearly stationary south of Hawaiʻi Island. The system is expected to strengthen during the next couple of days while remaining south of the Hawaiian Islands.

Maui Economic Opportunity Inc. will suspend all transportation services, including Maui Bus ADA paratransit service and human services transportation, on Saturday due to impacts from Hurricane Nolo.  ADA Paratransit services may resume on Sunday based on weather and road conditions. Human services transportation services may resume on Monday.  Once offices reopen, MEO Transportation in Puʻunene can be […]

The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today that President Trump has approved federal disaster assistance for the state of Hawaiʻi  beginning last Wednesday for impacts from Hurricane Nolo. As of 5:20 p.m. today, the National Weather Service reported Nolo was about 350 miles south-southeast of Honolulu, or about 200 miles south of Hilo (16.9N 155.3W). […]

Whalers Village will host a community job fair on Friday, Oct. 2, offering West Maui residents an opportunity to connect directly with local employers and explore a variety of full-time, part-time and seasonal positions.

The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has announced two weekends in October when limited trolling will be permitted in reserve waters around Kahoʻolawe.