Signature restaurants at The Shops at Wailea are offering seasonal experiences this fall, from a chef's selections menu at Ruth's Chris to business lunches at the recently opened location of Aurum.

Lahaina Cannery is bringing back its annual Halloween Spooktacular with frightfully fun festivities on Friday, Oct. 31 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Azeka Shopping Center announces the return of the South Shore Haunted House, open Oct. 24, 25, 29, 30 and Halloween night (Oct. 31) starting at 6 p.m. at Azeka Makai near Nalu’s South Shore Grill.

Theda “Teddi” Waller has joined the Maui Economic Opportunity Board of Directors, representing the resident sector.

DTRIC has announced its intent to transition to a run-off insurance carrier in Hawai‘i; meaning that it will no longer issue new policies or renew existing ones. However, DTRIC will continue to administer all active policies, manage claims and meet its contractual and statutory obligations, over the next several years.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees is updating its strategic plan, and has called on beneficiaries and the community to share feedback before Monday's deadline.

On Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, Calvin Hara, community educator of the Alzheimer’s Association Hawaiʻi Chapter and member of the Alzheimer’s/Dementia Rotary Action Group, will present “10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain” at the public meeting of the Rotary Club of Kīhei-Wailea.

The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives is inviting applications for temporary staff positions for the upcoming 2026 Legislative Session, offering residents the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in state government and public service.

Community budget meetings are scheduled next week in Central Maui, Upcountry and Pāʻia-Haʻikū for residents to share their priorities and provide input on the county budget for Fiscal Year 2027, which begins July 1, 2026.

Imagine Olympic windsurfing or kite surfing competitors stopping at Ho’okipa and Kanaha beach parks on Maui to practice on their way to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games in less than 3 years — it's an idea that state and county officials hope can spur the economy.

Pāʻia Elementary School will remain closed through Tuesday, Oct. 14. In consultation with the state Department of Health, HIDOE is conducting wipe testing on campus and ash testing off-site to detect possible heavy metals.

Council Member Nohelani Uʻu-Hodgins announced that a report from the temporary investigative group she led on policy responses to the possible phasing out of transient vacation rental uses in Apartment Districts will be released Tuesday.

Outrigger Hospitality Group has announced a new partnership between Outrigger Honua Kai Resort & Spa and Event Network, the leading operator of experiential retail in cultural and leisure destinations across North America. Through this collaboration, Event Network will serve as the official retail operator at Outrigger Honua Kai, introducing a curated marketplace that celebrates Maui’s […]

In his new capacity as Engineering Program Manager for the Maui District Office, Wade Shimabukuro is responsible for overseeing repairs and maintenance for over 600 buildings in Maui County, including public schools, libraries and state-owned facilities.

Jayci Corwin, formerly operations manager for Maui Pineapple Tour, has been promoted to the newly created role of director, experiences for Hawai‘i Farm Project. In this position, Corwin will oversee the tours and visitor experiences for all of Hawai‘i Farm Project’s brands, including Maui Pineapple Tour, Maui Chocolate Tour, Maui Farm Events and Lahaina Honey Company. Corwin has been with the […]

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Athletics Department successfully concluded its annual Giving Week, raising nearly $1.34 million from more than 1,200 donors from Sept. 6-16. The funds generated through the “Our Team. Hawai‘i’s Team” campaign are earmarked to support student-athletes through scholarships, academic resources, nutrition programs, mental health services and facility improvements. “We’re at […]

The Maui County Office on Aging is inviting the community attend to two free informational sessions this month in Wailuku focused on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The events are designed to share credible, up-to-date information on statewide initiatives, prevention and cognitive health. The first session is scheduled for 12:30 to 2 p.m. Oct. 14 at […]

Applications are being accepted for the 2026-2029 Hawaiʻi State Poet Laureate, a three-year term position that honors an accomplished poet and supports literary programming across the islands. The Hawaiʻi Council for the Humanities, the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System, and the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts are inviting the public to submit […]

The Maui Chamber of Commerce has launched an economic impact survey to gather critical information needed for the rebuilding of Lahaina Harbor.

Maui residents and visitors are being urged to keep a watchful eye for native seabirds on the ground in unexpected places -- the annual seabird fallout season is underway.

The 62-year-old will play the lead role in the cult classic for the eighth and final time during a run from Oct. 17 to Nov. 2 at the historic ʻIao Theater on Maui.

The Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi Sea Grant Program, is inviting the community to help plant native coastal species at Baldwin Beach from 8 to 10 a.m. Oct. 20.

A new study co-authored by a UH professor found that invasive animal species impact island seed dispersal even more than the loss of native animals.

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, two of the longest-serving US airlines, have established a new foundation to support nonprofit organizations in their respective namesake states. The Alaska Airlines | Hawaiian Airlines Foundation will provide grants to programs focused on celebrating and preserving the unique way of life in Alaska and Hawai‘i. Rooted in a shared […]

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation completed emergency road repairs on Kamehameha V Highway (Route 450) on Moloka‘i and is reopening the eastbound lane at mile post 18.7 near Waialua Stream on Tuesday, Oct. 7.