Casting shade: Maui County breaks ground on new Lahaina playground

July 31, 2026

As the midday sun beat down on the Lahaina Recreation Center, the shade beneath two pop-up tents brought much-needed relief to those attending Thursday’s groundbreaking ceremony for a new playground — a fitting reminder of…

Maui County offers grants to protect cultural resources, strengthen connections to Hawaiian knowledge

The Maui County Department of ʻŌiwi Resources is encouraging nonprofits working to protect Maui Nui’s cultural resources and strengthen community…

Photo of the Day: Foggy Kula Morning

Send your best photos from Maui County to mauiphotos@mauinews.com for a chance to see them featured on our website and…

Coming Saturday: An evening of timeless swing tunes and vocal standards

Jazz fans can enjoy an evening of timeless swing and vocal standards Saturday as “An Evening of Big Band and…

‘Nashville’ star Charles Esten makes his Maui debut

Best known for his starring role in the television series “Nashville,” actor and musician Charles Esten will make his Maui…

Nora opens at Azeka Shopping Center Makai

Nora, a new jewelry store specializing in fine pieces designed for everyday wear, celebrated its grand opening July 24 at…

Entertainment

Coming Saturday: An evening of timeless swing tunes and vocal standards

Jazz fans can enjoy an evening of timeless swing and vocal standards Saturday as…

‘Nashville’ star Charles Esten makes his Maui debut

Eric Gilliom to perform at Seed to Cup Coffee Festival on Saturday

Maui Calls gala returns Aug. 22 at MACC

Local Sports

Former pro Maika Usita returns to coach Haleakala Waldorf boys basketball

Former professional basketball player Maika Usita has returned to Maui to coach the Haleakala…

As Maui Christian Academy enters its fourth year in the Maui Interscholastic League, the Eagles have…

Maui Christian Academy continues to grow in the MIL

Jayde Garcia: Sports Spotlight July 23

Adriel Flores: Sports Spotlight July 23

Obituaries

Rachel Nani Chong Kee

Editto Marie Tyau

Edward Sadao Kunishi, 87, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on May 31, 2026 at Maui Memorial…

Edward Sadao Kunishi

Shizue Suzuki

Would you attend more University of Hawaii sporting events if they were held on Maui?

Yes, regularly Occasionally Only for special events Probably not

National News

Between prices and a diarrhea-causing parasite, lettuce is causing hard times at some restaurants

Deadly flooding in West Virginia finds prevention plans unaddressed

Scouting America drops diversity initiatives from event after pressure from the Pentagon

Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband testifies about the day she killed their 3 children

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Clear, timely information for Waipoli Road closure

Waipoli Road provides access to one of Maui’s most treasured public recreation areas. If the road is unsafe, it should remain closed until it can be repaired. Public safety comes first. However, residents also deserve clear and timely information from the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Simple questions remain unanswered: Who authorized the…

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