Maui’ stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

The Maui Food Bank recently announced that the National Association of Letter Carriers’ 33rd annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive collected over 26,000 pounds of food from Maui residents on Saturday, May 10. This community-wide effort will help provide meals to local families facing... Read More.

Maui Graduations

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education has announced graduation ceremony for Maui County dates, times and locations for the Class of 2025. The first public school commencement on Maui is Sunday, May 18, at War Memorial Stadium for Maui High School; followed by HP... Read More.

Lahaina Homeowner Recovery Program

Lahaina owner-occupant homeowners are encouraged to register now for an online briefing on how to receive property surveys through the Lahaina Homeowner Recovery Program at no cost. Those who owned and lived on their Lahaina properties at the time of the August 2023 wildfire and... Read More.

Tools for rebuilding Lahaina

In response to the devastating wildfires that swept through Lahaina and surrounding communities in 2023, ToolBank Disaster Services has officially launched operations on the island of Maui to support long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts. With tools now on the ground, a temporary warehouse established,... Read More.

Affordable Housing Project in Kahului

A vacant lot on South Puʻunēnē Avenue will soon become a place for families in need, as Hale Pilina, a 178-unit affordable housing project, broke ground Friday in Kahului. The complex will prioritize families displaced by the August 2023 wildfires. The site spans about... Read More.

Maui Charity Walk Raises Over $1 million

The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association celebrated its 46th year of giving back to the community with the annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk this past Saturday.  With participation from individuals and service providers alongside restaurants, hotels and resorts, monetary and non-monetary support came from all sectors... Read More.

Divorce from Maui Doctor

The woman whose husband allegedly tried to kill her near the Pali lookout on Oahu while vacationing two months ago has filed for divorce. Arielle Konig, 36, filed the papers this week on Maui. She claims her husband, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, tried to push... Read More.

Hurricane Season: Are you Insured?

The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division is reminding consumers to evaluate their insurance policies before hurricane season, which starts June 1 in Hawaiʻi. Many consumers may not realize that standard homeowners and renters insurance policies typically do not cover hurricane and flood damage. Hurricane... Read More.

The history of Moku’ula

This month’s screening of E Hoʻi Ka Nani I Mokuʻula will take place this Friday, May 9, at 6 pm in The Sphere at Maui Ocean Center. Doors open at 5:30 pm. This 360-degree animated film offers a unique and immersive experience about the... Read More.

Hawaiian Electric Working on the Highway

Hawaiian Electric crews and contractors will be upgrading utility poles using bucket trucks on Honoapi‘ilani Highway between mile markers 21 and 22 between Lahainaluna Rd. and Hinau St. in the West Maui area from Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9, from 9... Read More.