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Pet of the Week: Harvey

The Pet of the Week is submitted by the Maui Humane Society to promote adoptions at the Maui Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. For more information or to make an appointment, call (808) 877-3680, ext. 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday or visit MauiHumaneSociety.org.

County launches grant program for traditional crops

The Maui County Department of Agriculture will accept applications beginning Sept. 23 for its fiscal 2027 Niu, Kalo and ‘Ulu Grant program. The two-year grant provides eligible projects with up to $50,000 per year to cultivate and expand production of niu, or coconut; kalo, or taro; and ‘ulu, or breadfruit, across Maui, Molokai and Lanai. Funding may support cultivation, community food distribution, culturally significant farming practices, keiki food education, preservation of heritage varieties and propagation of niu varieties in areas affected by the coconut rhinoceros ...

Maui OnStage faces lights out as ʻĪao Theater roof repaired

With Maui County budgeting approximately $3.8 million to restore the roof of the historic ʻĪao Theater, Maui’s oldest stage is facing an extended curtain call. The theater is expected to go dark for several months in 2027 as major construction gets underway. “The county is going to ...

Upcountry residents asked to conserve water

Upcountry Maui water customers are being asked to conserve water while the Kamole Water Treatment Plant undergoes upgrades, the Maui County Department of Water Supply announced. The six- to eight-week project includes replacement membranes, a new control system and other improvements. The plant is expected to return to service in early November. With the plant offline, water treatment capacity for the Upcountry system will be temporarily reduced. Customers are asked to limit nonessential water use, particularly outdoor irrigation, and check their properties for leaks. The ...

Photo of the Day: Coleus Thrives

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.

Imua Family Services expands leadership team

Imua Family Services has expanded its leadership team as the organization prepares to mark 80 years of serving children and families on Maui. Brian Nagami became the organization’s first chief operating officer Sept. 1. He will oversee operations, facilities, technology and information ...