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Governor signs emergency proclamation funding Operation Hoʻopauahi in preparation of wildfire season

Logan will use that authorization to initiate the second year of Operation Hoʻopauahi (to extinguish fire) to keep air crews ready to provide aerial firefighting capabilities to augment county- and state-level first responders.

After storm repairs, Ukumehame Firing Range is set to reopen on Friday

After repairs to storm-damaged berms and surrounding areas, the Ukumehame Firing Range will reopen on Friday, June 5, 2026, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR).

Back-to-back Starry Night Cinemas at the MACC this Friday and Saturday

Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents back-to-back nights of Starry Night Cinema events with Zootopia 2 screening on Friday, June 5, and Lilo & Stitch on Saturday, June 6. Both films begin at 7:30 p.m., with gates opening at 6 p.m.

Aloha Volleyball Association 14-under boys team from Maui claims gold at Aloha Summer Classic

The Aloha Volleyball Association 14-under boys team from Maui claimed their second straight gold medal win at the 3-day Aloha Summer Classic on Oʻahu, held over the Memorial Day weekend. Two players were named all tournament all stars — Cody Kea of Makawao and Ethan Tillotson of Kīhei.

County liquor license holders reminded of June 15 renewal deadline

The County of Maui Department of Liquor Control is reminding liquor license holders that license renewal applications are due by 4 p.m. June 15, 2026. If not renewed by the deadline, current licenses will expire on June 30, 2026.

Creative strategist, Lori Nishikawa tapped as newest member of Rotary Lahaina Sunset

As the Founder for Roots and Reef Design Agency and co-founder of nonprofit Aloha Amplified, Nishikawa leads projects across community development, branding, websites, and user experience—helping mission-driven organizations communicate clearly and design tools that serve their communities well.

OHA to launch ʻĪnaʻi Kōkua Gift Card Program for families recovering from March 2026 Kona Low storms

The program will provide a one-time $2,000 Home Depot gift card to eligible Native Hawaiian homeowners, renters and lessees whose primary residences sustained minor storm-related damage. OHA has allocated $410,000 for the program, making approximately 200 cards available statewide. 

Process begins to extend $46 million in federal funding to Native Hawaiian Education Program for another year

The extension will keep the Native Hawaiian Education Program fully funded for current grant recipients for at least another year, which guarantees $46 million in federal funding secured by Schatz in Congress will continue to flow to the more than 60 early childhood education sites across Hawai‘i.

Update/Located: Maui police seek help locating Lahaina woman

Miller was located and transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center for evaluation.  The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their assistance.

Japan national sentenced to 12 months in prison for conspiring to export firearm components

United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Shota Yamamoto, 29, of Tokyo, Japan, was sentenced yesterday in federal court by United States District Court Judge Micah W.J. Smith to 12 months and one day in prison for conspiring to violate the Export Control Reform Act by exporting firearm components and tactical accessories to Japan. Yamamoto pled guilty on Jan. 22, 2026.

New Gallery Exhibit ‘Through the Lens’ at the MACC’s Schaefer International Gallery

Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents Through the Lens in the Schaefer International Gallery, an invitational exhibition featuring innovative photography by six contemporary Hawai‘i-based artists: Vincent Bercasio, Kelly Ciurej, Noah Harders, Michelle Mishina, Brandon Ng, and Nainoa Rosehill.

Yuki Lei Sugimura earns mayoral endorsement from International Union of Painters and Allied Trades

Maui County Council Vice-Chair and mayoral candidate, Yuki Lei Sugimura, has secured an endorsement from the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council 50, which represents thousands of workers across Hawaiʻi.

Hawai‘i Journalism Initiative Chevron Forward

Akakū continues fight to preserve Maui County’s public access funding with $400,000 in annual cuts looming
$241M solar energy project to power 18,000 Maui homes moving through permitting process
Family of Maui patient evacuated to O‘ahu after storm scrambles to relocate him again
For many sinkholes left by March storms on Maui County roads, cost and timeline for repairs unclear

History & Culture Chevron Forward

Hawaiian Moment – Baldwin House
Hawaiian Moment — Ola I ka wai a ka ʻōpua. There is life in the water from the clouds.
Hundreds honor life, legacy of beloved kumu hula Nālani Kanakaʻole
Fairmont Kea Lani announces Ho‘okumu: A celebration of Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi

Maui Business Chevron Forward

Creative strategist, Lori Nishikawa tapped as newest member of Rotary Lahaina Sunset

Maui Community Tourism Collaborative applications due June 8

The Westin Maui names Michael Piasecki as director of group sales

Telecom executive Mike Sievert joins Alaska Air Group board of directors

Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort named a Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown winner

Arts & Entertainment Chevron Forward

Back-to-back Starry Night Cinemas at the MACC this Friday and Saturday

New Gallery Exhibit ‘Through the Lens’ at the MACC’s Schaefer International Gallery

John Mulaney ‘Mister Whatever’ adds Maui to stand-up comedy tour, Dec. 18, 2026

Maui Nui community gathers to celebrate and safeguard niu (coconut) in Hawaiʻi, June 13

Celebrate Fourth of July with Country-Pop music sensation Dasha at the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua

Maui Food and Dining Chevron Forward

Celebrate Dad’s Day at Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi
‘Just for Fun’ culinary classes at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College
‘Migrations’ returns to Seascape at Maui Ocean Center
Grand Taste to showcase a perfect pairing: Maui Chefs + Maui Agriculture
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Housing & Real Estate Chevron Forward

New hotel zoning clears Council committee, 6-1, despite planning commissions’ opposition
Affordable housing grants for Hawaiʻi nonprofits offered from the Nareit Foundation
84 affordable senior homes proposed for historic Wailuku Mission grounds
Single-family home sales fall 30% in April; condo sales up 4.5%

Maui Activities Chevron Forward

Celebrate Dad’s Day at Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi
World Ocean Day celebration set for June 8
PacWhale Eco-Adventures announces return to Lahaina Harbor in June 2026
Kapalua Golf and TY Management host Summer Family Fun Night, June 20

Big Island News Chevron Forward

$1.35 billion operating and capital budgets for Hawai‘i County pass final reading with amendments

The operating budget and new tax rates for Hawai‘i County will go into effect on July 1, 2026.

Hakalau Stream Bridge project for lead remediation begins Thursday

The work on the project will run Mondays through Fridays, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., with an expected completion date of Aug. 27.

Hawaiʻi Island police enforcement to increase along Daniel K. Inouye Highway

Law enforcement is pumping up its presence and escalating enforcement efforts along the highway to hopefully get the point across that threatening public safety will not be tolerated, especially in response to a deadly increase in fatal traffic crashes and resulting deaths.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for June 05, 2026

Breezy trades deliver showers windward and mauka through the forecast period

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for June 05, 2026

The south-southwest swell that produced advisory level surf along south-facing shores for the past few days has begun to slowly decline. This evening&#44...

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YWCA Kauaʻi launches LGBTQIA2S+ support group as Pride Month events continue

Celebrate Kauaʻi's vibrant Pride Month with the launch of two new initiatives to strengthen and support the island's LGBTQIA2S+ community.

Volcano Watch: ‘Stick Season’ in Hawaiʻi? What happened to the leaves around summit of Kīlauea on Big Island?

Large eruptive plumes produced by the ongoing episodic summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano, which contain high concentrations of volcanic gases and tephra, and wind direction are the key to this answer.

Wanted: Visionary leader to fuel Hawaiʻi’s workforce future

University of Hawaiʻi seeks person to fill newly created position of associate vice president for workforce development, serving as primary architect for cohesive workforce strategy throughout all 10 of its campuses.

Kauai Weather Forecast for June 05, 2026

Breezy trades deliver showers windward and mauka through the forecast period

Kauai Surf Forecast for June 05, 2026

A moderate to large south-southwest swell will maintain surf above the High Surf Advisory (HSA) threshold along south-facing shores through this evening before...