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Affordable-housing project awaits County Council action

Local News June 18, 2026

The Hoʻonani Village Mixed Use Development — one of the largest affordable-housing projects in Central Maui over the last 10 years — will be reviewed at Friday’s County Council meeting, according to Council member Tamara Paltin. Friday’s agenda includes a report from the Disaster Recovery, International Affairs and Planning Committee recommending passage of Bills 163 and 164 to support the project by updating the Maui Island Plan and Wailuku-Kahului Community Plan. The project is on more than 160 acres of vacant land connected to Hansen and Pūlehu roads, with a variety of ...

Plan to expand facilities at Makena State Park sparks criticism

Local News June 18, 2026

Some Maui residents are critical of a plan to expand the facilities at Makena State Park in South Maui, saying the project would threaten endangered hawksbill turtles and increase the likelihood of serious spinal injuries. The 164.4-acre park stretches along the coastline for 1.5 miles and ...

Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai awards two scholarships

Local News June 18, 2026

The Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai recently awarded two $1,000.00 scholarships to Aaron Omuro and Cara Kurokawa, both of whom graduated from Maui High School. Omuro is the son of Curtis Takashi and Jennifer Omuro of Kahului. He plans to attend UCLA and major in chemical engineering focusing on ...

County opens applications for Makahiki Grant Program

Local News June 18, 2026

The Maui County Office of Economic Development, in partnership with the Maui County Department of ʻŌiwi Resources, has opened the application period for its fiscal year 2027 Makahiki Grant Program. Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. July 10. Application materials, eligibility requirements, funding guidelines and program details are available at mauioed.submittable.com/submit. A total of $850,000 in grant funding is available to support organizations, community groups, educational institutions, cultural practitioners, businesses and other eligible applicants interested in ...

Photo of the Day: Water Buckets

Local News June 18, 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.

Kamehameha Pāʻū Parade announces grand marshal

Local News June 17, 2026

Kaibigan Ng Lahaina has been selected as the grand marshal for the 2026 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade on Saturday in Kahului. The parade will begin at 9:45 a.m. and proceed along Kaʻahumanu Avenue under the theme “E Kū, E Hoʻololi” (Stand Upright and Change Unpleasant ...