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Aloha Classic returns to Hookipa Oct. 19-30

Where the trade winds combine with north-facing swells to create fast, powerful waves, Hookipa Beach Park is set to host the 43rd annual Aloha Classic from Oct. 19-30. “If you can ride well here, you can ride anywhere,” said Francisco Goya, a former Aloha Classic champion and sponsor who ...

Veteran to present program on Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Oct. 21

U.S. Army veteran Dave McCamis will discuss the history and significance of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Oct. 21 the Rotary Club of Kihei-Wailea meeting. The meeting is open to the public. According to the Rotary Club, attendees will gain an understanding of what has been ...

County seeking volunteers for boards, commissions

Maui County has 77 available seats for more than 30 boards and commissions, including the Maui Planning Commission, Police Commission, Fire and Public Safety Commission, Liquor Control Commission, Salary Commission, Urban Design Review Board and others. The county is currently seeking volunteers to fill these seats. Responsibilities include hearing public testimony, reviewing policies and making recommendations. Positions are appointed by the mayor, confirmed by the Maui County Council and have terms lasting three to five years. The deadline to submit applications for the next term ...

Murder case in officer’s death goes to jury

The case against Clembert Alii Kaneholani, 39, went to the jury Tuesday afternoon in Maui Circuit Court, with jurors tasked with deciding whether he is guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of Maui Police Officer Suzanne O on Aug. 15, 2025. As of presstime Wednesday afternoon, the jury ...

Photo of the Day: Lone Loon

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.

Maui relies heavily on mail voting

Federal changes blocked ahead of November election Most Hawaii voters have been skipping the polls and voting from the comfort of their homes since the state moved to an all-mail election system in 2020, making the systems designed to safeguard the state’s elections more consequential than ever. Maui has relied heavily on the vote-by-mail system for the past six years. In the 2024 general election, 57,681 ballots were counted through the mail compared with 5,860 in-person votes — meaning roughly 91% of voters who cast a ballot did so through the mail. But that system is facing new ...