Hawaii’s EV Vehicles

 The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation has implemented its Hawaiʻi Road Usage Charge program for light-duty passenger electric vehicles, replacing the current $50 EV registration surcharge. The Hawaiʻi Road Usage Charge gives EV drivers two options: pay $8 for every 1,000 miles driven, up to... Read More.

Maui’s Free Family Friendly Events In July

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 events on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi. The celebration includes movie nights and recreational activities designed to bring community members... Read More.

Maui’s Paddle Imua Event

 Registration is now open for the 14th Annual Paddle Imau event from Maui happening on Sunday, July 13. The race takes place after the Maliko Run down the North Short of the Valley Isle and takes paddlers eight miles to the finish at Kanaha... Read More.

Maui County joins Made in Hawaii Festival

The 31st annual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Hawai‘i Festival returns to the Hawai‘i Convention Center from August 15th through the 17th, showcasing hundreds of locally made products, with new participants from Moloka‘i and Maui joining in on the lineup. For the first time, the... Read More.

Maui Police Firearms Site

The Maui Police Department has launched a new online system designed to streamline firearm-related services for residents of Maui County. Individuals can now apply for firearm purchase permits, carry licenses, and register locally-acquired firearms —all through a secure, digital platform. You’ll be... Read More.

Makawao Stampede Festivities Week

 The opening of the Makawao Stampede Festivities week begins tomorrow, June 28th, starting with the Makawao Town Parade, followed by the Ho’olaule’a on the main stage and field at the Oskie Rice Event Center facility. There will be mounted riders on horseback, decorated floats and vehicles to... Read More.

Imua Onipa’a, a new Maui nonprofit

Imua Onipa’a, a new Maui nonprofit, has launched its first long-term career pathway initiative aimed at helping local residents transition from jobs to meaningful, high-paying careers empowering Maui’s keiki and their families to build lasting futures right here at home. With initial funding from... Read More.

East Maui Irrigation

Farming company Mahi Pono has reached an agreement with Alexander & Baldwin to take over full ownership and operations of East Maui Irrigation, the extensive system of ditches and tunnels that diverted water from East Maui streams to sugar plantations for nearly 150 years.... Read More.

Maui Backpack Program

Maui County Federal Credit Union is teaming up once again with The Salvation Army for its annual Adopt a Backpack program to help local keiki head back to school with confidence and the supplies they need to succeed. From now through July 19 community... Read More.

Healthy State Of Hawaii

 Hawaiʻi has once again been recognized as one of the healthiest states in the nation, achieving second place overall in the 2025 Scorecard on State Health System Performance, released June 18 by  the Commonwealth Fund. The annual report evaluates all 50 states and the... Read More.