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Maui Bus expands fare-free program, adds new stops

Local News June 24, 2026

Maui Bus fixed-route service will be free for students of any age and Maui County employees beginning July 1, the start of the new fiscal year. Starting July 1, students with a valid student ID will be able to ride free regardless of age. Previously, free rides were limited to students age 24 and younger. County employees with valid county identification also will ride free. Additionally, Maui Bus is adding new fixed-route stops on Puunene Avenue in Kahului, as well as in Haliimaile, Napili and Kihei on Piikea Avenue. Information on the new stops is available at ...

Maui County offering free movie nights in July

Local News June 23, 2026

The Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation will celebrate National Park and Recreation Month in July with free family-friendly movie nights on Maui, Molokai and Lanai. All outdoor movie screenings will begin at sunset unless otherwise noted. Attendees are encouraged to bring snacks, ...

Hale Makua holding online silent auction

Local News June 23, 2026

Hale Makua is celebrating 80 years of service with its sixth annual fundraiser golf tournament and online silent auction. The Hale Makua Golf Tournament on June 27 at The Dunes at Maui Lani is sold out, but the online silent auction will remain open to the public through June 27. Auction items include gift certificates for dining, resort stays, activities and locally made products donated by local businesses and supporters. Proceeds will benefit Hale Makua residents, patients and programs. Hale Makua was established in 1946 and provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, care homes, ...

Baha‘is of Wailuku wins Dash for Trash title

Local News June 23, 2026

The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha‘is of Wailuku has been named the champion of this year’s Adopt-A-Highway Dash for Trash, an annual public service competition sponsored by the state Department of Transportation’s Highways Maui District. The event was held over April and May and ...

Bissen bringing Holomua Kākou to East Maui

Local News June 23, 2026

Mayor Richard Bissen will bring Holomua Kākou back to East Maui on July 27 and 28 as part of an ongoing effort to bring county government services and information to Maui County’s rural communities. Bissen will host a community talk story from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 27 at Helene Hall ...

Two hikers rescued from Haleakala Crater

Local News June 23, 2026

Two hikers from Austin, Texas, were airlifted off of Haleakala on Monday after they had difficulty with the high elevation and were unable to make it back to the parking lot at the crater rim. Maui firefighters were called at 12:49 p.m. Monday to a mountain rescue in the crater. The hikers, a man and a woman, had made contact with National Park Service rangers before being located by Rescue 10 firefighters aboard Air 1. The hikers were evacuated by Air 1 and taken to Kula Park, where they were further evaluated by firefighters from the Kula Fire Station. Responding units included ...