Man allegedly violates an Order for Protection and barricades himself

Maui officers responded to a residence on Hoʻowaiwai Loop in Wailuku regarding a 36-year-old Wailuku man who had allegedly violated an Order for Protection and barricaded himself inside. The incident was reported at around 8:08 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.

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West Side Rotary Clubs gather school supplies and funds for students in need

Two West Maui Rotary Clubs collaboratively organized school supply drives over the weekend to support children in need. Over the course of two days, they successfully collected 12 bags and boxes of school supplies and raised more than $1,500 in donations.

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Urgent utility work along Hāna Highway in Kahului, Aug. 11

Hawaiian Electric crews will perform an urgent pole replacement along the Hāna Highway between Hanamau Street and Hanakai Street in Kahului following a vehicle-pole incident. The work may impact traffic flow on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Hawaiʻi begins $150M broadband expansion for underserved communities

The Office of the Governor and the University of Hawaiʻi have launched a $149.5-million federal BEAD project in partnership with Hawaiian Telcom to provide fiber-optic internet access to approximately 5,800 rural and underserved homes across the state.

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10 students receive 2026 Bayer Hawaiʻi Life Sciences Scholarship

Ten Hawaiʻi students have received the 2026 Bayer Hawaiʻi Life Sciences Scholarship including Sloane Jucker, Kody Manegdeg, and Jasmyn Yun of Maui.

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Infrastructure improvements underway at new Līpoa, master-planned community in South Maui

As infrastructure improvements progress, Pacific Rim Land is preparing for groundbreakings on 122 future homes in the Kūlani at Līpoa subdivision and the 175-unit affordable Līpoa Apartments later this year.

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Maui Council committee votes 7-1 to recommend $6 million purchase of West Maui water systems

A Maui County Council committee voted 7-1 Tuesday to recommend adoption of a resolution authorizing the county to spend up to $6 million to acquire two privately owned West Maui water systems.

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Eligibility expands for Hoʻokumu Hou home rebuilding programs following 2023 Maui Wildfires

The County of Maui has extended the Hoʻokumu Hou application deadline to Dec. 31, 2026, and expanded eligibility for wildfire recovery programs following an increase in federal income limits.

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38th Annual Larry Libres Fishing & Diving Tournament

Melcor Boco poked the biggest tako at the Larry Libres Fishing & Diving Tournament, held Saturday at Kanahā Beach Park, becoming the first repeat champion in the 38-year history of the event.

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Utility work on Kekaulike Avenue to impact traffic, Aug. 10-12

Hawaiian Electric crews are replacing one pole along Kekaulike Avenue between Puanani Place and Haleakalā Highway that will impact traffic on Monday, Aug. 10 to Wednesday, Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The work is aimed at maintaining reliable service.

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Congressional candidate arrested again, this time following a confrontation at a South Maui beach

A 40-year-old Kīhei man identified as Congressional candidate Kirill Basin, was placed under arrest again, this time for a terroristic threatening incident reported on Saturday at a South Maui beach.

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UH researchers improve a decades-old method for estimating cooling demand

University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa atmospheric scientists found that the century-old yardstick used across many industries to estimate air-conditioning and refrigeration energy demand—called cooling degree days—is missing something fundamental. 

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Kauanoe Batangan earns 15 labor union endorsements for Maui County Council

Batangan has garnered support from a diverse range of unions in Maui County, including 15 different labor unions.

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Kupu awarded $1.75M in AmeriCorps funding for Hawai‘i

Kupu, Hawai‘i’s leading conservation and youth education organization, announced today that it received a grant of $1.75M from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism.

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Tin Roof celebrates 10 years on Maui with a free community pāʻina

Tin Roof is turning 10, and Chef Sheldon Simeon and the team are inviting Maui to celebrate with a free community pāʻina on Sunday, Aug. 9.

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Hawaiian Community Assets announces first Maui Strong homes ready for wildfire survivor families beginning Aug. 28

Hawaiian Community Assets, a statewide nonprofit housing counseling agency, announced that the first four Wailuku homes offered through its Ua Hale Aʻela program for Maui wildfire survivors will be available for occupancy beginning Aug. 28, 2026. 

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County Office on Aging, Pacific Cancer Foundation offer free, six-week workshop on surviving cancer

Individuals living with cancer, cancer survivors and their caregivers are invited to participate in “Cancer: Thriving & Surviving,” a free six-week workshop designed to help participants build practical skills for living well during and after a cancer diagnosis.

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Maui Junior Golf Championship Tournament results

The Maui Junior Golf Association wrapped up a two-day Championship Tournament at the Kāʻanapali Kai Course and Waiehu Municipal Golf Course over the weekend.

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Retiring CEO Debbie Cabebe praised after 26-year career at MEO

Debbie Cabebe, the leader of one of Maui County’s largest nonprofits, was given a rousing send-off to retirement Friday before a full house of more than 150 family, friends, staff and community leaders at Maui Economic Opportunity.

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Young Brothers: Underground fire forces closure of Port at Kaunakakai

The Port of Kaunakakai is closed until further notice due to an underground fire reported at the pier, according to an email update provided by the shipping company, Young Brothers.

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Tagging whales from the sky: Humpback whale research reaches new heights off Maui

Marine mammal research has attained new heights as scientists at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa are deploying noninvasive suction-cup tags onto humpback whales using drones.

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Hawai‘i’s monthly test of its emergency warning system scheduled

The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.

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National progressive group Our Revolution endorses Jarrett Keohokalole for Congress

Our Revolution, a national progressive grassroots political organization originating from Sen. Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign, has endorsed state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole in the Aug. 8 Democratic primary for Hawaiʻi's 1st Congressional District.

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Goodfellow Bros. announces waterline improvements on Pūlehu Rd. from Aug. 10 to Oct. 23, 2026

Goodfellow Bros., in conjunction with the County of Maui Department of Water Supply will be performing waterline improvements along Pūlehu Road. This project requires a road closure to motor vehicle traffic.

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AFGE union endorses Tokuda and Case for re-election to Congress

The American Federation of Government Employees has endorsed US Reps. Jill Tokuda and Ed Case for re-election to Congress representing Hawaiʻi in the 2026 midterm election. Tokuda represents Hawaiʻi’s 2nd Congressional District, which includes Neighbor Islands and rural Oʻahu. She has held that seat since 2023. Voters have until Aug. 8 to cast ballots in […]

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Lahaina soldier competes for top Army squad in Germany

Lahaina native Sgt. Sinoe Fatongia is competing in the US Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition in Germany for a chance to advance to the overall military finals.

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Workshop helps Maui nonprofits access $130 million in Green Fee funds

Maui nonprofits will learn how to secure state Green Fee funding during a Wailuku workshop on Aug. 13. The $130 million program helps local organizations protect island resources and survive severe weather.

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Visitor arrivals and spending up slightly on Maui in June, tourism officials report

State officials reported slight increases in visitor arrivals and spending for June 2026 as tourists spent more money daily but took shorter vacations across Hawaiʻi.

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Residents encouraged to attend County’s Lahaina Community Meeting on Aug. 12

While usually held the first Wednesday of each month, the Lahaina Community Meeting for August was moved to the following week out of respect for the three-year mark of the Aug. 8, 2023, Maui wildfires.

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Kahului residency area funds available for fiscal year 2027 

Grant funds totaling $150,000 have been made available for Kahului in Maui County’s fiscal year 2027 budget, which took effect July 1, Council Member Kauanoe Batangan announced Friday.  Eligible applicants include organizations seeking to “support local initiatives that enhance the quality of life, strengthen neighborhoods and respond to community-identified needs” in the Kahului residency area. More information and a list […]

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