Local Columnist Reflects on Millennial Generation’s Challenges
A Maui News columnist shares personal reflections on how millennials are navigating economic uncertainty and serving as cultural bridges between generations. Local writer discusses millennials adapting to economic uncertainty despite promises of stability through hard work and education. The column draws parallels between aging public infrastructure and generational pressures on millennials. Author reflects on challenges […]
Breezy Conditions and Scattered Showers Expected Across Maui
Breezy weather with scattered showers is forecast for Maui today and Tuesday, with the highest chance of rain on the North Shore and East Maui at 50 percent. West and South sides will see mostly sunny skies with isolated showers and temperatures in the low 80s. North Shore and East Maui face scattered showers with […]
Beach Water Quality Report Shows Record Testing at 620 Sites Nationwide
The Surfrider Foundation released its 2025 Clean Water Report ahead of Memorial Day weekend, documenting extensive water quality testing efforts across American beaches. The report details volunteer-driven programs that monitor beach bacteria and pollution at sites not covered by government agencies. 60 Blue Water Task Force labs processed 10,157 water samples from 620 distinct sampling […]
EPA Plans to Roll Back Drinking Water Standards for Toxic Chemicals
The EPA announced plans to eliminate federal restrictions on four PFAS chemicals in drinking water and delay compliance for two others. The rollback could affect drinking water protections for up to 105 million people nationwide. EPA will repeal 2024 regulations that set drinking water standards for four PFAS chemicals currently manufactured by chemical companies. The […]
Central Maui Water Outage Planned for May 21-22 Maintenance Work
Maui County will shut off water service in parts of Central Maui from 9 p.m. Wednesday May 21 to 5:30 a.m. Thursday May 22 for maintenance work. Water outage affects Kaulawahine Street between W. Kamehameha Avenue and Alehela Place. W. Kamehameha Avenue between Kaulawahine Street and Puunene Avenue also included in outage area. Service interruption […]
Mobile Float Therapy Units Arrive to Help Wildfire Survivors with PTSD
Specialized floatation tanks are being deployed to Maui to provide free mental health treatment for first responders and 2023 wildfire survivors dealing with increased rates of PTSD and anxiety. Three mobile floatation tanks arrived in a shipping container to provide free therapy sessions for wildfire survivors and first responders. Mental health issues have increased by […]
Article Not Relevant to Maui Property Owners
This article discusses mobile app development frameworks and does not contain information relevant to Maui vacation rental property owners or local business operations. Article focuses on software development technology choices for mobile applications Content covers .NET MAUI, Flutter, and React Native programming frameworks No connection to Maui tourism, regulations, or property management issues Information not […]
Local Foundation Awards $30K in Scholarships to Eight Maui Students
The Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem Foundation awarded $3,750 scholarships to eight Maui high school student athletes for college expenses. The foundation has now distributed $178,750 in scholarships since 2018. Eight student athletes from local high schools received $3,750 scholarships each for college expenses. Recipients attend schools including UH Mānoa, San Diego State, and Tufts University […]
Multiple Road Closures Planned Across Kaua’i May 17-22 for Maintenance
HDOT has scheduled 19 lane closures on Kaua’i state highways during May 17-22 for striping, paving, and maintenance work. Work includes projects on major routes like Highway 56/560 from Līhu’e to Hanalei with alternating traffic patterns. Highway 50 will have single lane closures between Kīpū and ʻŌmaʻo from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for rumble […]
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. […]