Vice President Honors Fallen Maui Police Officer at National Memorial
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance honored fallen Maui Police Officer Suzanne O at the National Peace Officers Memorial Service. Officer O was killed in the line of duty in August 2025 while searching for a suspect in Paia. Officer Suzanne O was fatally shot on August 15, 2025, while searching for a suspect near the […]
Hawaii Supreme Court Reviews Tobacco Case That Could Affect Business Liability
The Hawaii Supreme Court is reviewing a $14 million verdict against Philip Morris in a case that could set precedent for how business liability is determined when customers are harmed by deceptive marketing practices. A lung cancer survivor won $14 million from Philip Morris after jury found the company liable for deceptive marketing about smoking […]
County Signs MOU to Acquire West Maui Private Water Systems from MLP
Maui County signed a memorandum of understanding with Maui Land & Pineapple Co. to acquire private water infrastructure in West Maui, increasing public control of drinking water systems from 45% to 93%. The MOU establishes framework for County to acquire MLP’s West Maui water system including wells, reservoirs, and the Honokōhau Ditch System. Agreement includes […]
Chamber of Commerce Business Networking Event Set for May 21 in Kahului
Maui Building Source will host a Chamber of Commerce networking event on May 21 from 5-7 PM at their Kahului showroom. The event targets business professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members with networking opportunities and refreshments. Event takes place Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 5-7 PM at 370 Dairy Road in Kahului. Admission costs $20 for […]
Central Maui Recreation Facilities Face Closures Through December
Multiple Maui County parks and recreation facilities in Wailuku will experience closures and delays from May through December 2026 for construction and events. The disruptions affect the municipal golf course, War Memorial Complex, and Wells Park. Waiehu Municipal Golf Course will have intermittent play delays May 18-June 12 due to irrigation pond liner replacement work. […]
Kīlauea Eruption Episode 47 Ends After 9-Hour Lava Display
The latest Kīlauea eruption episode ended early May 15 after 9 hours of lava fountaining that created a 20,000-foot ash plume. The volcano has returned to a paused state with no current activity. Episode 47 lasted 9 hours from May 14 afternoon until early May 15 morning before stopping abruptly. Lava fountaining created an ash […]
Fatal Traffic Accident Closes Kūihelani Highway Near Airport Route
A 27-year-old Kahului man died in a collision with a bus on Kūihelani Highway Thursday morning. This is Maui County’s second traffic fatality of 2026. The crash occurred at 6:06 a.m. on May 14 near the East Waikō Road intersection on Route 380. A Nissan Versa collided with the rear of a slowing bus and […]
Tourism Authority’s Visitor Crisis Support Program to be Featured at Lahaina Meeting
The Maui Nui Visitor Aloha Society manager will present on their crisis support services for tourists at a May 19 Rotary Club meeting. The program operates under contract with Hawaii Tourism Authority to help visitors experiencing emergencies on Maui, Molokai, and Lanai. Hawaii Tourism Authority contracts the Maui Nui Visitor Aloha Society to provide crisis […]
Credit Union and Airline Expand Financial Education Program for Maui Youth
HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union and Southwest Airlines continue their partnership to provide Maui students with financial education and leadership training through student-operated credit unions. The program has expanded from one to three Maui schools since 2023. HawaiiUSA operates three student-run credit unions at Maui schools, up from one in 2023. Southwest Airlines sponsors student travel […]
New Hawaii Law Restricts Corporate Political Spending Starting July 2027
Hawaii enacted legislation prohibiting corporations and LLCs from spending money on elections or ballot measures. The law takes effect July 1, 2027 and applies to all business entities organized under state law. Act 011 bans corporations, LLCs, partnerships and other business entities from spending on elections or ballot issues. The law applies to all entities […]