Responding to residents’ concerns, Maui County officials plan to remove four speed tables on West Kuiaha Road as part of an ongoing review of traffic-calming devices in Haiku. Mayor Richard Bissen announced in a Tuesday…
Photo of the Day: Double on the Rocks
Send your best photos from Maui County to mauiphotos@mauinews.com for a chance to see them featured on our website and…
Audubon Society asks for pueo study with Lahaina Bypass project
The National Audubon Society has asked state transportation officials to include a biological review of the Hawaiian short-eared owl in…
State restricts beetle host materials headed to Maui, Lanai
New restrictions are being imposed on the transportation of materials that could carry coconut rhinoceros beetles to Maui and Lanai.…
Haiku to host speed bump update, candidate forum today
The Haiku Community Association will host a candidate forum and receive a county update on speed bumps during its regular…
Temporary recycling set for Kahului
Maui County Department of Environmental Management is partnering with Aloha Recycling in Kahului to provide temporary recycling drop-off services. Aloha…
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Entertainment
Maui Calls gala returns Aug. 22 at MACC
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s annual Maui Calls benefit gala will return from…
Local Sports
Jayde Garcia: Sports Spotlight July 23
School: Maui High School Grade: 12 GPA: 3.5 Sports: Wrestling, Track & Field Future…
Obituaries
Edward Sadao Kunishi
Edward Sadao Kunishi, 87, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on May 31, 2026 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on June 6, 1938 in Honolulu. Edward was a retired Glazier. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Cornelia Kunishi. He is survived by his children, Jody Fortin, Robyn De Leon (Duane),
National News
US launches new strikes against Iran after three ships were hit in Strait of Hormuz
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California city cancels July Fourth fireworks as firefighters battle flames amid hot weather
At least 16 dead in Maine shooting and dozens injured, law enforcement officials tell AP
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Neighbor Islands need earlier dementia screening
Growing up on Maui, I saw how difficult it could be for families to access specialized neurological care. For many Neighbor Island residents, getting answers often means traveling to Oʻahu and navigating uncertainty while symptoms continue to progress. Through my work with older adults living with dementia and Alzheimer's advocacy in Hawaiʻi, I've seen…
Letter: Weed out candidates who are dishonest
Letter: Grazing better solution for fire mitigation
Letter: Speed bumps unnecessary when speed limits enforced
International News
Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza City in pursuit of militants. Thousands flee again
Hezbollah fires over 200 rockets into Israel after killing of senior commander
No tsunami warning for Hawaii after earthquake in Japan
Maui Coronavirus Impacts
