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Maui County property tax payment due Aug. 20

Local News July 24, 2026

The first installment of Maui County real property taxes for fiscal year 2026-27 is due Aug. 20, according to the Maui County Department of Finance. Tax bills have been mailed to property owners and their agents. Property owners who have not received a bill should contact the department. Failure to receive a bill does not exempt taxpayers from penalties or interest on late payments. Taxes not paid in full by the deadline will be subject to a one-time 10% penalty and 1% monthly interest on the unpaid balance until paid. Payments may be made online or by phone using a credit card, ...

Governor to sign immigrant justice bill July 28

Local News July 24, 2026

Gov. Josh Green will sign legislation described by immigrant rights advocates as one of the nation’s strongest immigrant justice laws during a ceremony July 28 at the Hawaii State Capitol. The bill signing will be held from noon to 12:15 p.m. in the governor’s office, followed by a memorial program from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda. The memorial will honor nearly 60 people who advocates say died in immigration detention or during enforcement actions. The Campaign for Immigrant Justice is led by the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii, the Hawaii Coalition for ...

Maui Calls gala returns Aug. 22 at MACC

Entertainment July 24, 2026

The Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s annual Maui Calls benefit gala will return from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 22 at the MACC. Now in its 28th year, the fundraising event supports the MACC’s arts education, cultural and community programs. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Vintage Aloha ...

Hurricane Fausto strengthens into Category 2 storm, expected to approach Hawaiian Islands next week

Local News July 24, 2026

MIAMI — Hurricane Fausto has strengthened into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to approach the Hawaiian Islands next week, forecasters said. The risk of some impacts from wind and rainfall in the area is increasing, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said Friday, ...

Photo of the Day: Spider Lily Birth

Local News July 24, 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.

Walmart to host free wellness event Saturday

Local News July 23, 2026

Walmart will host a free community wellness event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at its Kahului store. The event will offer free blood pressure and body mass index screenings, pharmacist consultations and information about nutrition, healthy living, medication support and weight management. Affordable immunizations, including vaccines for RSV, shingles, tetanus and HPV, also will be available. Flu shots will be offered at no cost to people whose insurance plans cover them. Complimentary vision screenings and wellness sample boxes featuring snacks, vitamins, supplements and other ...