Wailuku man reported missing by concerned family
The Maui Police Department requests the public’s assistance with any information on the whereabouts of Edward Kailipalauli, 32, of Wailuku.
Hawaiian Mission Houses and Makawao Cemetery present Cemetery History Theatre, July 18 and 19
Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives (HMH) and co-sponsor Makawao Cemetery Association present the return of Cemetery History Theatre — for one weekend in July 2026: Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19. This year marks the program’s 15th anniversary.
Aloha Festivals invites applications for signature events in historic 80th Anniversary year
Applications are now open for the 2026 Royal Court, vendors for the 72nd Annual Waikīkī Ho‘olaule‘a, and participants in the 78th Annual Floral Parade.
Hua Momona Foundation announces Sustainability Summit: RISE Maui, Aug. 17-21
The Hua Momona Foundation, a nonprofit leading Maui’s recovery and long-term resilience efforts following the Lahaina fires, announces the first annual RISE Maui 2026 – the Regeneration, Innovation, and Sustainability Experience – a first-of-its-kind immersive summit designed to foster connection, innovation, and impact through the lens of regeneration.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center offers unique summer pop-up experiences for Maui residents and visitors
This summer, Queen Kaʻahumanu Center is welcoming a lineup of retail, school, and community-focused pop-ups that offer new reasons for Maui residents and visitors to stop in throughout the season. Pop-ups include Get Nutz Wear, the Lahaina Think Space, 2BDesired, and the Lands’ End school uniform shop.
Maui Princess Pageant accepting applications for 2026 competition
The Maui Princess Pageant is officially accepting applications for its upcoming 2026 competition, offering young girls across Maui the opportunity to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and become active participants in their communities.
Haʻikū-based Nat Geo Explorer honored in new statue exhibit at FIFA Fan Festival Dallas
Haʻikū-based marine ecologist and big-wave surfer Katie Mae McConnell studies the ocean by day and surfs some of the world’s largest waves, from Peʻahi on Maui to Nazaré in Portugal.
Maui County zoning code rewrite could shape future island communities
The Maui County Department of Planning outlined its multiyear effort Wednesday to rewrite the County’s outdated Title 19 zoning code — a rulebook that shapes nearly every aspect of how and where homes, businesses and farms can be built across Maui Nui.
Mayor Bissen signs $1.61 billion fiscal 2027 budget into law
Mayor Richard Bissen signed into law Friday morning an approximately $1.61 billion fiscal year 2027 budget, officially closing a public and Maui County Council review process that began March 25.
Nā Hōkū Hanohano nominees and awardees at the star-studded Nā Hōkū Hou concert on Maui, June 27
Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents a celebration of Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning musicians nominated this year, as well as past awardees. The concert dubbed Nā Hōkū Hou, will be in Castle Theater at the MACC on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Hawai‘i set to receive nearly $25 million for Native Hawaiian health care
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) announced that the five Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems and Papa Ola Lōkahi, which coordinates health care programs and services for Native Hawaiians, will receive nearly $25 million in federal funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Maui’s Robert Loree wins Boys golf 13-14 division of 2026 King Auto Group State Championship
The Hawaiʻi State Junior Golf Association | First Tee Hawaiʻi (HSJGA|FTH) conducted the 2026 King Auto Group 13-18 State Championship at The Village Course at Waikoloa on June 17-18.