Anthony Pfluke to perform on International Peace Day in Maui
Musician Anthony Pfluke will perform live at the 2nd Annual International Peace Day Peace Pole Livestream, taking place Monday, Sept. 21, from 12 to 3 p.m., the Teran James Young Foundation announced. Pfluke will play from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m., bringing live music to this community celebration of peace.
DLNR announces limited reopening of select Kauaʻi lands on Monday
The Department of Land and Natural Resources announced that certain lands on Kaua‘i will reopen on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, at 6:30 a.m. Most DLNR lands remain closed due to widespread, unmitigated damage from Hurricane Lowell.
Rep. Tokuda Earns “A” Grade for Bipartisan Leadership in Congress
US Rep. Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) earned an “A” grade and a score of 88.2 out of 100 from Bridge Grades for the 119th Congress, ranking her among the top-rated members of the US House of Representatives for bipartisan collaboration.
Volcano Watch: Ups and downs of lava fountaning episode forecasting with tilt data
Recently, re-inflation of the summit became more unsteady during the ongoing episodic eruption of Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island; now, following the opening of new vents Sept. 14-16 in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, it appears the behavior of the volcano might have changed.
Mayor Bissen signs County Food and Nutrition Security Plan into law
Mayor Richard Bissen signed Bill 98 into law yesterday, codifying the Maui County Food and Nutrition Security Plan and establishing a long-term framework to strengthen food security and Maui County’s local food system.
County Department of Agriculture launches Niu, Kalo, ‘Ulu Grant program
The County of Maui Department of Agriculture is launching the Fiscal Year 2027 Niu, Kalo and ‘Ulu Grant program to support Maui County farmers, agricultural producers and community organizations in cultivating and expanding production of traditional kūpuna crops.
MFD announces public outreach event held in conjunction with wildfire training
The course focuses on honing the skills of firefighting personnel as they fight fires in the “wildland urban interface” (WUI), the area where wildland fires begin to impact built up areas and structures. The training will take place from Oct. 6-9, 2026.
Public invited to attend War Memorial Gymnasium blessing Friday, Sept. 25
Community members are invited to attend a blessing ceremony at noon Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, for the newly renovated War Memorial Gymnasium in Wailuku. The blessing ceremony will take place ahead of the project’s full completion. Following the ceremony, the gymnasium will transition into a soft-opening period as finishing details are completed.
USPS hosting Passport Fair at Kahului Post Office, Sept. 26, 2026
Kahului Post Office is adding extra appointment times to help with new passport or passport card applications, including application acceptance, on-site passport photos, and guidance from certified USPS passport clerks.
Hawai‘i Realtors Charitable Foundation distributing $200,000 in Hurricane Relief
The Hawai‘i Realtors Charitable Foundation, the charitable arm of Hawai‘i Realtors, is encouraging Hawai‘i residents to apply for grants up to $1,000 to help offset the impact of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala and Hurricane Lowell.
Free biocultural garden and farming education workshops at UH Maui College
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College is hosting a series of three new, free community education workshops for all ages connecting farming, indigenous knowledge, and hands-on activities.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General publishes 2025 statewide crime data showing 54,000 serious criminal offenses
Crime in Hawaiʻi declined by more than 10% in 2025 compared with the year before, according to statewide crime statistics.