Hikers airlifted from Haleakalā Crater after experiencing difficulty due to altitude
A pair of hikers from Austin, Texas, was airlifted from Haleakalā Crater on Monday, June 22, 2026, after experiencing altitude-related difficulties. The man and woman were unable to hike back to the crater rim and contacted National Park Service Rangers for assistance.
Hale Makua holds online silent auction and golf tournament in celebration of 80 years of service
This year marks 80 years of service for Hale Makua, which provides a continuum of healthcare services on Maui including skilled-nursing, rehabilitation, care homes, adult day health, home health, and care management. One way that Hale Makua is celebrating this major milestone is at its 6th annual fundraiser golf tournament and online silent auction, where proceeds go toward benefiting its residents, patients and programs.
Former Honolulu City and County employee charged in alleged $800,000 Hawaiʻi Foodbank fraud scheme
The Department of the Attorney General’s Special Investigation and Prosecution Division (SIPD) has charged former City and County of Honolulu employee Dexter Kishida with Theft in the First Degree, Forgery in the Second Degree and Official Misconduct in connection with an alleged scheme that caused the Hawaiʻi Foodbank to expend approximately $800,000 based on false representations that reimbursement funding was available. He was arrested Monday by SIPD on the charges.
Maui’s Hale Kau Kau reports record meal numbers in May; volunteers needed
Hale Kau Kau, the 35-year-old daily meals program at St. Theresa Church in South Maui, delivered its highest number of meals ever for a month in May, according to President Barry Rosenfeld.
Mayor Richard Bissen bringing Holomua Kākou back to East Maui
Mayor Richard Bissen will bring Holomua Kākou back to East Maui on Monday, July 27, and Tuesday, July 28, 2026, as part of his ongoing efforts to bring County government directly to Maui County’s rural communities.
Free movie nights around Maui County in July to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation will celebrate National Park and Recreation Month in July by offering a series of free, family-friendly movies on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi.
Jobless rates remain steady in May
Hawai‘i’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose a tenth of a percentage point to 2.5% in May, up from 2.4% a year earlier, according to data released today by the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
Maui Fire Department announces recent promotions
The Maui County Department of Fire and Public Safety announced the promotions of Shane Adolpho, Nikolai Reuss and Jack Smith to the rank of Fire Captain. Jerime Storey, Steven Warther, Brandt Saki, and Avinash Singh were promoted to the rank of Firefighter III. Shaun Walsh was promoted to the rank of Firefighter II.
M3.8 earthquake at Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo likely due to stress within west flank of Maunaloa
A magnitude-3.8 earthquake occurred 13 miles south of Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo on the Island of Hawaiʻi at a depth of 3 miles below sea level at 6:20 a.m. HST on Monday, June 22, 2026.
University of Hawaiʻi has nation’s clean seed lab for Okinawan sweet potatoes, important heritage ʻuala
The center combines advanced tissue culture and diagnostics with strong partnerships among farmers, researchers and cultural practitioners; together, they are laying the groundwork for a reliable, local system for ʻuala and Okinawan sweet potato health.
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa ranked among world’s top universities by US News and World Report
Two subjects at the university’s flagship campus on O’ahu also placed in the world’s top 50. Another four were ranked in the world’s top 150.
New hotel zoning for vacation rentals passes Maui Council on final vote, 7-2
The Maui County Council voted 7-2 on Friday to raise fines for loud vehicle sound systems, advancing a measure that drops an earlier proposal to seize stereo equipment from repeat offenders.