County Seeks Public Input on Planned Lahaina Community Center and Field House
Maui County’s Parks and Recreation Department launched a website to collect community feedback on a new Lahaina community center and field house through June 14. The facilities will be located near the existing Lahaina Recreation Center complex. Public can submit feedback through June 14 on facility layout, community center uses, and field house activities via […]
State Legislature Cuts Funding for Wildfire Survivor Health Study
A University of Hawaii study tracking long-term health impacts on 2,000 Maui wildfire survivors faces shutdown after the state legislature failed to approve $1.5 million in funding. The study has been monitoring health conditions and connecting survivors to medical services since the August 2023 fires. The Maui Wildfire Exposure Study will shut down without $1.5 […]
Westin Maui Plans Week-Long July 4th Celebration with Drone Shows
The Westin Maui Resort will host a six-day Fourth of July celebration featuring drone light shows and helicopter orchid drops instead of traditional fireworks. The resort is also offering special packages with discounts and resort credits through July 15. The celebration runs July 1-6 and includes choreographed drone shows as an environmentally-friendly fireworks alternative. Featured […]
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 […]
Weekend Weather Conditions Across Hawaiian Islands for May 16-17, 2026
Multiple weather services have issued forecasts for the Hawaiian islands this weekend, showing varied conditions across different regions. Maui expects mostly sunny skies with scattered showers, while the Big Island faces cloudier conditions with higher rainfall chances. Maui’s west and south sides will see mostly sunny conditions with highs in the low-to-mid 80s Scattered showers […]
Lahaina Named Top Hawaii Town in 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards
Hawaii Magazine readers voted Lahaina as the best town in Hawaii for 2026, highlighting the community’s ongoing recovery and reopening of restaurants and businesses after the 2023 wildfires. Lahaina ranked #1 in Hawaii Magazine’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards despite ongoing recovery from 2023 wildfires. Key Lahaina restaurants like Māla Ocean Tavern, Coco Deck Kitchen + […]
Emergency Water Repairs Cut Service to Makawao Ave Area for 4 Hours
Water service was cut to a section of Makawao Avenue in Upcountry Maui for approximately 4 hours starting at 11:25 a.m. on May 12 due to emergency repairs. The outage affected 20 residences and 2 fire hydrants. Water service disrupted on Makawao Avenue between Makani Road and Mahola Street for emergency repairs. Outage lasted approximately […]
West Maui Bike Park Celebrates First Anniversary with Community Event
The West Maui Bike Park held a birthday celebration for founder Ray Watson’s son, highlighting the growing trail and cycling community in the Napili area. Local children participated in trail maintenance activities at the West Maui Bike Park before celebrating. The event marked the first birthday of Ray Watson’s son Louie, who appears connected to […]
Gov. Green Appoints New Circuit Court Judges for Maui and Kauai
Governor Green appointed two new Circuit Court judges – Annalisa Bernard Lee for Maui’s Second Circuit and Michael Soong for Kauai’s Fifth Circuit. Both currently serve as District Court judges and their appointments require State Senate confirmation. Annalisa Bernard Lee promoted from District to Circuit Court judge for Second Circuit covering Maui. Michael Soong appointed […]