County Begins Multi-Year Zoning Code Overhaul Process This Month
Maui County is starting a multi-year rewrite of its foundational zoning laws, beginning with presentations to the County Council and planning commissions in June and July. The County Council Housing and Land Use Committee will receive the first presentation on June 17 at 9 a.m. The rewrite aims to modernize zoning laws to reflect current […]
Maui County Offers Agriculture Grant Prep Workshops Before July Application
Maui County’s Agriculture Department is hosting free workshops to help businesses and nonprofits prepare for agricultural grant applications opening June 22-July 22. Priority funding areas include infrastructure, operations, education, and livestock with special focus on Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi. Grant applications for fiscal year 2027 will be accepted from June 22 through July 22, 2026. Priority […]
Haleakala Could Erupt Again, Scientists Say Volcano Remains Active
Haleakala is an active volcano that last erupted 400-500 years ago and could potentially erupt again, though scientists expect any future eruption would produce slow-moving lava flows rather than explosive activity. Haleakala has erupted at least 10 times in the last 1,000 years, with the most recent eruption occurring between 1480-1600. USGS geologists classify Haleakala […]
Maui Chefs Compete at AgFest Culinary Event Featuring Local Ingredients
The Grand Taste competition at Maui AgFest featured 12 local chefs creating dishes with Maui-grown ingredients, drawing a sold-out crowd and highlighting the island’s farm-to-table dining scene. Twelve chefs from Maui restaurants competed in four categories using local ingredients as the star of their dishes. Hua Momona Farms’ Chef Zach Laidlaw won both Best Vegetarian […]
Maui Architect Runs for National AIA Leadership Position
David Sellers, co-founder of Hawai’i Off-Grid architecture firm on Maui, is running for 2027 president-elect of the American Institute of Architects national board. Sellers is principal architect of Hawai’i Off-Grid, a Maui-based architecture and engineering firm. He’s seeking the 2027 president-elect position for AIA, the world’s largest design organization with 101,000+ members. If elected, he […]
Travel Guide Highlights Eight Quiet Hawaii Towns for Summer Visitors
A travel publication recommends eight small Hawaiian towns as crowd-free summer destinations, including three Maui and Big Island locations that stay quiet despite tourist activity. Hana on Maui’s eastern tip sees day-trippers but empties out after tour groups leave in mid-afternoon. The article promotes Hana-Maui Resort as a low-profile alternative to west Maui resort areas. […]
Molokai Housing Project Faces Flood Risk Review for 66 Native Homes
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is planning 66 single-family homes on 341 acres in Molokai’s Nāʻiwa area, but must evaluate flood and wetland impacts before proceeding with construction. DHHL proposes building 66 homes for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries on agricultural land in Hoʻolehua and Pālaʻau areas of Molokai. The site is located in a higher […]
Lahaina Sunset Rotary Gives $12,500 in Scholarships to West Maui Students
The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset awarded five $2,500 scholarships to high school graduates from West Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi and Hāna who are pursuing environmental or community-focused studies. Five students received $2,500 scholarships for college studies in fields that benefit the environment or community. Recipients are from Maui Preparatory Academy, Lānaʻi High School, Lahainaluna High […]
Iconic R&B Band Earth, Wind & Fire to Perform at MACC This Month
Grammy-winning band Earth, Wind & Fire will perform at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on June 14. The performance coincides with the release of a new HBO documentary about the legendary group. Earth, Wind & Fire will perform at MACC on June 14 with longtime members Philip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson. A […]
Wildfire Health Program for Fire Survivors Suspended Due to Lost Funding
The Maui Wildfire Exposure Study that provided health screenings to over 2,500 fire survivors has halted operations after losing state funding. A $3 million state bill to continue the program failed unexpectedly during the recent legislative session. MauiWES served over 2,500 fire survivors with more than 4,000 health appointments since launching in December 2023. The […]