Lei Day at Wailuku First Friday, May 1
Make a lei, Give a lei, and Wear a lei at Wailuku First Friday to celebrate Lei Day. Join us on Market Street, Friday, May 1, 2026, from 6–9 p.m. for this free, family-friendly community event features Maui-made shopping, ‘ono eats, and live local entertainment in the heart of Wailuku Town.
University of Hawaiʻi discovery on Maunakea sheds light on brown dwarfs
The discovery offers new clues into how brown dwarfs grow and change over time.
UH student-led project selected as finalist in a national NASA competition
University of Hawaiʻi students developed a project that could help support sustained human activity on the Moon, Mars and beyond.
Mayor Bissen announces 99th Maui County Fair will return to War Memorial in Wailuku
Highlighting last year’s successful comeback of the beloved fair, Mayor Richard Bissen today announced that the Maui County Fair is returning once again October 1-4, 2026.
New leadership positions aim to help move Hawaiʻi tourism into regenerative model
Hawai’i Visitors and Convention Bureau appoint leaders for a new enterprise that focuses on treating Hawaiʻi as a living system to be stewarded rather than a product to be sold.
Governor names Keith Regan as Acting Lieutenant Governor for Hawaiʻi
Gov. Josh Green today announced the designation of Keith Regan, comptroller of the Department of Accounting and General Services, to serve as acting lieutenant governor for the state of Hawaiʻi, effective immediately, following Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s decision to take a leave of absence.
Hawai‘i earns top preschool quality recognition for fourth consecutive year
Hawaiʻi is once again being recognized as a national leader in preschool quality, meeting all 10 benchmarks for high-quality early learning for the fourth consecutive year, according to the newly released National Institute for Early Education Research 2025 State of Preschool Yearbook.
PUC approves extensions of eBus and EV charging pilot programs
The Public Utilities Commission approved Hawaiian Electric’s requests to extend its Charge Up eBus Pilot and EV-J and EV-P Tariffs Pilot, with modifications, to support continued progress in transportation electrification and grid efficiency.
Caution advised for highway users during the Maui Marathon on Sunday, April 26
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation notifies highway users that runners will be on a portion of Honoapiʻilani Highway (Route 30) for the Maui Marathon on Sunday, April 26.
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke takes leave of absence without pay amid bribery investigation
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke is taking a leave of absence without pay, for an indefinite period, according to a statement released today. This comes the day after her attorney, David M. Louie and the Friends of Sylvia Luke confirmed that a target letter was received from the Special Investigations and Prosecution Division (SIPD) of the Department of the Attorney General stating that Luke is the target of a bribery investigation.
Habitat for Humanity Maui celebrates completion of its first Lahaina rebuild
The home was originally one of ten homes built by Habitat Maui in 2020 for a Lahaina family. Rebuilding it marks an important step forward as families begin returning to the neighborhood following the devastating 2023 wildfires.
Hale Makua announces 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament in celebration of 80 years
Hale Makua is inviting the community to register for its 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at The Dunes at Maui Lani.