September Hawaiian Music Series to feature Maui musician Ron Kualaʻau
The Hawaiian Music Series continues its 2026 season in Lahaina with its next free community concert on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6–7:30 p.m. The performance will take place on the lawn of Waiola Church and will feature Maui musician Ron Kualaʻau.
Maui firefighters battle wildland brush fire off of Kūihelani Highway, south of Waikō Road
Firefighters responded to a multi-acre area of brush and grass burning in the direction of Kūihelani Highway at around 3:22 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
America tuned up to perform at MACC’s Castle Theater on Nov. 7; general public tickets go on sale Sept. 18
Classic rock band America will perform at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, as part of a two-night Hawai’i stop that also includes a Nov. 6 show at Honolulu’s Blaisdell Concert Hall. Maui show tickets go on sale to MACC members at 10 a.m. Wednesday, with a 10% discount.
The Construction Industry of Maui hosts its 4th Annual Golf Tournament this weekend
The Construction Industry of Maui hosts its fourth annual golf tournament at The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 7 a.m. Net proceeds will support Maui County Construction Trade Programs providing access to education, certifications, and hands-on training.
Water conservation requested in Upcountry Maui during Kamole Water Treatment Plant upgrade
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply is asking customers in Upcountry Maui to conserve water while the Kamole Water Treatment Plant undergoes a membrane retrofit upgrade. The six- to eight-week project includes installation of replacement membranes, a new control system and other associated improvements. The conservation request is in effect now until the upgraded system returns to service, which is anticipated in early November.
Hawaii State FCU awards $92,500 in scholarships to 20 students
Twenty students have received scholarships to pursue higher education from the Hawaii State Federal Credit Union, according to an announcement. Each recipient received a scholarship of up to $5,000 to support tuition costs at accredited colleges and universities in Hawaiʻi and on the Mainland.
St. Anthony graduate Mark Mattos tapped as Coconuts Fish Cafe’s new regional director of operations
Coconuts Fish Cafe, the Kīhei restaurant known for its fish tacos, has named Mark Mattos as its new regional director of operations. Mattos joined the company in February, bringing more than 15 years of hospitality leadership to the business.
Maui College Fair hosts over 60 institutions at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
The Hawaiʻi Association for College Admission Counseling, will welcome students and families to the Fall 2026 HACAC Maui College Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center. The free event will take place throughout the Center.
Pacific Permanente Group expands Maui cardiovascular care with addition of Dr. Miruais Hamed
Pacific Permanente Group is honored to welcome Miruais Hamed, MD, to its cardiology team, expanding cardiovascular care options available to patients on Maui. As PPG expands its specialty services for the Maui community, Dr. Hamed brings vast experience in cardiovascular medicine, a strong background in medical education, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
Flags lowered statewide in honor of late Gov. George Ariyoshi
This order reflects the gratitude of the people of Hawaiʻi for Ariyoshi’s historic leadership, lifelong commitment to public service and lasting contributions to the state. Ariyoshi was born in Honolulu on March 12, 1926 and died on April 19, 2026, at the age of 100.
Kīhei-Walea Rotary distributes dictionary-almanac books to Kihei Charter students
Kīhei-Wailea Rotarians joined together to give a combination Dictionary-Almanac book to 3rd graders at Kīhei Charter School. This annual community service project was designed to increase studentsʻ interest in learning new words and experiencing other fun parts of the almanac.
National Institutes of Health awards $3.6 million grant to study health threats from Hawaiʻi’s plantation history
Investigating a hidden environmental health threat across Hawaiʻi—pollutants left behind by decades of agricultural and industrial activity, and whether wildfires and other disasters can bring those contaminants back into the environment and into people’s bodies—is the focus of a new University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai-led research project that received a five-year, $3.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.