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Maui County Department of Finance recognized for excellence in financial reporting

Local News October 2, 2026

The Maui County Department of Finance Accounts Division was recently recognized for excellence in financial reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was awarded after a independent panel’s review of the County Finance Department’s annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2025, according to the county. “This award reflects the professionalism and dedication our County employees bring to their work every day,” Mayor Richard ...

Attorneys argue intent as man who shot police officer stands trial for first-degree murder

Local News October 2, 2026

As Clembert Alii Kaneholani, 39, stands trial for first-degree murder in the Aug. 15, 2025, shooting death of Maui Police Officer Suzanne O, no one in Maui Circuit Court has argued that Kaneholani was not the shooter. The prosecution wrapped up its case Wednesday, and the defense will have an opportunity to call witnesses today and present evidence related to Kaneholani’s intent when the fatal shot was fired. Kaneholani’s attorney has described the shooting as an accident, prosecutor Andrew Martin has gathered witnesses trying to show the killing was a deliberate act. At stake ...

Psychic medium Matthew Fraser shares insight on life after death

Entertainment October 2, 2026

“As a psychic medium, I communicate with the dead every day,” Matthew Fraser wrote in the introduction to his book, “We Never Die: Secrets of the Afterlife.” “As a medium, I help connect the living with friends and family members who have passed,” he continued. Describing his ...

Photo of the Day: Egret Walking

Local News October 2, 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.

Voting opens for annual Best of Maui awards

Local News October 1, 2026

In our Best of Maui Awards, you — the readers — have the final say. Every year, our community looks forward to nominating and voting for their favorite local businesses, organizations, people, and places. It’s a celebration of what makes Maui unique, and we’re proud to host this contest as a way to recognize and support those who make a difference here. This year, we’ve introduced new categories that reflect our evolving community, like Best Boba, Mai Tai, Matcha and Pho, as well as Best Local Band or Musician. Voting is now open through Oct. 18 at mauinews.com/best. ...

Maui News selects two journalists for fellowship

Local News October 1, 2026

Two journalists living on Maui — Yiming Fu and Allyson Whaley — will give The Maui News a nice boost in its elections reporting this fall. The announcement comes after a three-person panel selected Whaley and Fu for the inaugural Maui Nui Media and Creativity Collaborative Investigative ...