Seven $5,000 scholarships awarded to Maui County high school graduates
Seven Rotary Clubs on Maui presented a $5,000 Hawaiʻi Rotary Youth Foundation scholarship to outstanding graduating seniors. Each club conducted interviews with multiple candidates and chose one recipient for the award.
Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem Foundation awards 8 scholarships to Maui students
The Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem Foundation (IWMMF) announced its 2026 scholarship recipients. Eight outstanding student athletes have received $3,750 scholarships for their College or University expenses.
Hōkūleʻa to make Japan stops in 2027 as part of Moananuiākea Voyage
Polynesian Voyaging Society traditional Hawaiian voyaging canoe will return to the island nation for the first time in 20 years; dates will tentatively be from April to September next year.
Hawaiʻi Visitors and Convention Bureau appoints Loomis as VP, Island integration & operations
The Hawaiʻi Visitors and Convention Bureau announces the appointment of Elizabeth “Liz” Loomis as vice president of island integration and operations, effective 4 May 2026. The new position is designed to deepen collaboration across HVCB’s offices on Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Maui, and Hawai‘i Island, strengthening the integration of island perspectives into the statewide strategy.
Memorial ride honors lives lost on Maui’s roads, raises awareness for safer streets
The Maui Bicycling League invites the community to participate in the 2026 Maui Ride of Silence on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 8:45 a.m. beginning at the Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum in Puʻunēnē.
10 Maui County students win Takitani Scholarships totaling $37,000
The Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation, Inc. has named 10 high school seniors from Maui County as scholarship recipients in its annual Legacy Scholarship Program, winning $37,000 in scholarships.
African Penguin chick hatches at Hyatt Regency Maui
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, renowned for its deep commitment to wildlife conservation and immersive guest experiences, announces the hatching of its first African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus) chick born on property in nearly 17 years.
Maui County high school students participate in Rotary Youth Leadership program
Twenty students from eight Maui high schools gathered at Kīhei Charter School Cafeteria and Mahi Pono Waiopua Garden to experience the One-Day Mini Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program (RYLA). This world-wide program was sponsored by the nine Maui County Rotary Clubs.
Partnerships formalized to expand locally sourced school meals in Hawaiʻi
The agreement supports implementation of Act 137 and advances the Hawai‘i State Department of Education’s ongoing efforts to increase local food procurement, including its goal of sourcing 30% of school meal ingredients locally by 2030.
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua announces summer music lineup
From unplugged island sessions to the exclusive Maui Songwriters Festival Summer Series, the resort invites guests and the local community to experience an elevated seasonal celebration where world-class storytelling meets the natural aloha of Kapalua.
Candidates reminded of June 2 filing deadline
The Maui County Office of the County Clerk is reminding candidates who want to appear on this year’s ballot for public office that the filing deadline for nomination papers is 4:30 p.m. June 2. Prospective candidates are encouraged to review the 2026 Hawaiʻi Candidate’s Manual, available at https://elections.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026- Candidates-Manual.pdf. The candidate report, which is updated daily with […]
2026 Memorial Day Tribute to honor fallen heroes at Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao
The Maui County Veterans Council invites the community to attend the 2026 Memorial Day Tribute on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao.