Flags to be lowered May 4 to honor National Fallen Firefighters Memorial weekend
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, May 4, to honor the 70 firefighters who died in 2024 and the 70 firefighters who died in previous years.
Maui Hero Project receives $65,300 for mental health programs for Lahaina youth
The funding will help provide trauma recovery and disaster preparedness programs for students at Lahaina Intermediate School, Lahainaluna High School and other impacted Lahaina schools.
Gov. Green lauds passage of climate impact legislation
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., heralded the Legislature’s passage of SB1396, creating the climate impact fee, or “green fee,” to help the islands to mitigate the impacts of climate change and the roughly 10 million visitors welcomed to Hawaiʻi each year.
Maui’s culinary stars shine at the 2025 ʻAipono Awards
More than 500 guests gathered at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua last weekend for the 2025 ʻAipono Restaurant Awards, recognizing top chefs, restaurants and hospitality professionals across the island.
DXD Capital to open 89,200-square-foot storage facility in Kahului, Maui in 2027
DXD Capital has executed a long-term ground lease for the development of a new Class A self-storage facility in Kahului, Maui. The announcement follows DXD Capital’s ongoing development of a new Class A storage facility in Kīhei, at the Maui Research & Technology Park.
Flag order in Honor of Prince David Klaren Laʻamea Kaumualiʻi Kawānanakoa
In honor of the late Prince David Klaren Laʻamea Kaumualiʻi Kawānanakoa, Gov. Josh Green, M.D., has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag be flown at half-staff at all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawai‘i National Guard effective immediately until sunset on Friday, May 9. Plans for a memorial service are pending.
Maui residents offered BOGO dining experiences at Le Bazaar throughout May
Now, through the end of May, Maui residents are invited to dine ‘BOGO’ at Le Bazaar Moroccan Restaurant in Kīhei.
Sheraton Maui to host brunch, spa specials and lūʻau for Mother’s Day
Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa will celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 11, 2025, with a series of events including a special brunch, spa packages and an evening lūʻau in Kā‘anapali.
Residents encouraged to take action on annual Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
Residents are encouraged to take steps to reduce wildfire risks around their homes and neighborhoods, as part of the annual Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on Saturday.
Hawaiʻi legislature passes biosecurity bill
The Hawaiʻi State Senate and House of Representatives today announced the passage of House Bill 427, aimed at strengthening the state’s biosecurity system to combat invasive species and protect the islands’ environment and agriculture.
Emergency repair of Piʻilani Highway culvert near Nuʻu Bay, May 5 – October 2025
Motorists are advised that reconstruction of the culvert on Piʻilani Highway near Nuʻu Bay in East Maui begins on Monday May 5, 2025, and runs through October 2025.
Nourishing East Maui: Keiki food box program supports families and local farms
Maui United Way and Nuestro Futuro Foundation partnered with the Hāna Farmers Market to deliver nutritious keiki food boxes to East Maui families during the Ho‘oilo and Kupulau breaks — providing fresh, locally sourced foods while supporting area farmers.