Subaru Telescope on Maunakea helps reveal changes in interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
Their observations suggest that the comet’s chemistry changed as it passed near the Sun, providing new clues to how material in interstellar comets differs from that in comets formed in our Solar System.
New quarterly community event “Aloha Fridays at Kapalua” launches May 8 at The Barn
A new quarterly event, Aloha Fridays at Kapalua, will launch on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Barn in Kapalua, located at 1000 Kapalua Drive.
Live Like Treʻ Foundation marks three years with expanded partnerships across Hawaiʻi
Three years after the death of Maui firefighter Treʻ Evans-Dumaran, the foundation established in his memory is expanding its reach — and deepening its roots — through new and ongoing partnerships on both Maui and Oʻahu. Monday, International Firefighters’ Day — observed annually on May 4 — honors those who gave their lives in service.
Nightwork to close lanes on Piʻilani Highway in Kīhei
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is notifying the public of overnight lane closures on Piʻilani Highway near ʻOhukai Road and Piʻikea Avenue. The closures will be from 8 p.m., Friday, May 8 to 6 a.m., Saturday, May 9.
Hale Kau Kau Advisory Board President to speak at Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset, May 5
The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset welcomes Barry Rosenfeld, President of the Hale Kau Kau Advisory Board, as its guest speaker on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Hawaiian Electric employee campaign raised over $330,000 for local charities in 2025
In support of families and communities in need across its five-island service areas, Hawaiian Electric employees and the IBEW Local 1260 together raised more than $330,000 for Aloha United Way, Hawaiʻi Island United Way and local food banks during a workplace campaign in 2025.
ʻIkenākea Development opens Hale O Piʻikea, delivers 223 affordable rentals to South Maui
ʻIkenākea Development has opened Hale O Piʻikea, a three-phase affordable rental community in Kīhei delivering 223 new homes for Maui families, individuals and kūpuna. Representing $141 million total cost, the project is one of the largest and most significant affordable housing developments completed on Maui in recent years.
Council deals with housing refund, adds millions for storm response, sends houseless bill to committee
Maui County Council members passed on second and final reading Friday a bill to refund $234,050 to Kamalani Ventures LLC for overpayments related to a 2015 workforce housing agreement. Action on the measure had been postponed from a regular Council meeting on April 2.
Department of Health EMS Branch Named National EMS Agency of the Year
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health announced that its Emergency Medical Services Branch has been named the 2026 National State EMS Office / Agency of the Year by the National Association of State Emergency Medical Services Officials.
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea announces 2026 START: A Student Artist Immersion
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has launched its fifth annual START student mentorship 2026 program and is now accepting submissions from aspiring young local artists.
Hawaiian Telcom sets goal to make Hawai‘i the first fully fiber‑enabled state by year end
Hawaiian Telcom announced that Maui is now fully fiber‑enabled, becoming the fourth island in Hawai‘i to reach this significant milestone as the company works toward making Hawai‘i the first fully fiber‑enabled state in the nation by the end of this year.
MEO still looking for 4 Human Services drivers
Maui Economic Opportunity continues to seek Human Services Passenger Assistance Technician bus drivers.