Auditor releases findings of County of Maui Fraud Risk Assessment, identifies gaps

Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve is the only wilderness preserve in the islands and home to the headwaters of the Kawaikōī, Waikoali and Mōhihi streams; it is instrumental in safeguarding the Garden Isle’s water resources and native species, as well as providing for cultural practices.

Residents and business operators in the voluntary compliance area are asked not to transport coconut rhinoceros beetle host materials that include decomposing plant material, plant propagation material, other items comprised of decomposing organic plant material and several genera of live palm plants; order will remain in place through April 30.

Lahainaluna High School Foundation has initiated plans for an “All-Classes Reunion” at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The reunion is to celebrate and rekindle friendship, memories, and resilience, according to LHS Foundation Executive Director Art Fillazar.

The US Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump’s global tariffs on Friday, prompting response from Hawaiʻi congressional leaders.

Due to popular demand, Jazz Maui will offer two Sunset Jazz shows every Sunday beginning March 1, 2026 at the Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate Factory, 78 Ulupono Street in Lahaina. The seating for the first show begins at 4:30 p.m. with live jazz from 5-6:30 p.m. The second seating begins at 7 p.m. with live jazz from 7:30-9 p.m.

Restoration work continues at Lahaina Harbor, where the loading dock has reopened and resumed operations following the 2023 wildfires, with the recent planting of nearly 10 native trees, including endemic loulu palms.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is notifying the public that night lane and road closures are planned next week on Puʻunēnē Avenue between Wākea Avenue and Kūihelani Highway.

Maui Health will provide free career guidance at the upcoming Maui Health Career Fair, happening Friday, Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Maui Memorial Medical Center Main Lobby in Wailuku.

There will be intermittent road closures at mile marker 14.9 on Hāna Highway for rock scaling work next week, according to the state Department of Transportation.

More than 500 guests gathered on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 19, to celebrate the Lunar New Year at The Shops at Wailea.

Mālama Maui Nui hosts the Talking ʻŌpala Speaker Series event on Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Four Seasons Resort, Maui Ballroom.

To help Hawaiʻi Foodbank meet rising demand across the islands, Matson has increased its support for Hawaiʻi families in need by adding 100 containers to its existing pledge of in-kind shipping services for 400 containers annually through 2027 to serve Hawaiʻi Foodbank’s program for purchasing and transporting large quantities of food from the continental US.