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Tipu Tipu director to speak at Lahaina Rotary meeting Oct. 6

Local News October 1, 2026

Andrea Scholz, director of operations for the Tipu Tipu Foundation, will discuss native ecosystem, wetland and watershed restoration at the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset’s Oct. 6 meeting. Scholz will describe the Maui nonprofit’s work to develop seed farms and seed banks to support restoration projects and strengthen the county’s resilience to natural disasters. The meeting will be held at the YMCA West Side Resource Center, 226 Kupuohi St., Lahaina. A social period begins at 5 p.m., followed by the program from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Light snacks will be available for purchase. To ...

Maui Filipino Chamber to mark 120 years of Filipino Legacy

Local News October 1, 2026

The Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce and Maui County will hold the annual Filipino American History Month Flag-Raising Ceremony from 10 to 11 a.m. Oct. 1 on the front lawn of the Kalana O Maui Building, 200 S. High St. This year’s ceremony marks the 120th anniversary of the arrival of the first 15 Sakadas, Filipino laborers who came to Hawaii in 1906. The observance will honor generations of Filipino immigrants whose work and contributions helped shape Hawaii and Maui’s communities. Maui County held its first Philippine flag-raising ceremony for Filipino American History Month ...

Photo of the Day: Kihei Sunset

Local News October 1, 2026

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

Lahaina Residential to begin rebuilding 60 homes

Local News September 30, 2026

Construction is set to begin on 60 residential units at Lahaina Residential that were destroyed in the August 2023 fire. Homeowners will gather for a blessing and groundbreaking ceremony Friday to mark the start of construction at 1034 Front St. after years of recovery, planning and permitting. Arita Poulson General Contracting, which has operated on Maui for more than 40 years, will lead the project. Construction is expected to take about 18 months and will restore the homes to their original size and layout. The property is within the Lahaina Historic District and adjacent to the ...

Planning Department to hold public meetings for Maui SMA boundary

Local News September 30, 2026

The Maui County Planning Department will host a series of public meetings this month in East Maui, on the North Shore and in South Maui regarding a new Special Management Area boundary for the island of Maui. The Planning Department is assessing the existing SMA boundary for the island of Maui. The SMA was established in the 1970s, and work is underway to develop recommendations for a scientific and culturally based inland SMA boundary. The goal is to create a boundary that is responsive to projected changes in environmental and climate conditions, and that balances the need for ...

AARP Tax-Aide seeks Maui volunteers

Local News September 30, 2026

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is seeking volunteers to help Maui residents prepare and file income tax returns during the 2027 tax season. The free service is scheduled to run Feb. 1 through April 15 at sites across Maui. Volunteer counselors work with clients on tax returns. Client facilitators greet clients, check that they have the necessary paperwork and help manage appointments. Accounting or tax preparation experience is not required; training is provided. Training for new volunteers is planned for mid-December, with training for all volunteers in mid-January. For ...