Local News in Kahului

OHCRA Cancels 2026 Nā Wahine O Ke Kaiand Molokai Canoe Festival Kulaia toDeveloping Weather Conditions

The Oʻahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2026 Nā Wahine O Ke Kai, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 27, due to the potential wind, ocean and community impacts associated with the developing tropical weather system approaching Hawaiʻi.

HCL CEO Jeff Gilbreath honored by PBN: One of ‘Hawai‘i’s Most Admired Leaders’ of 2026

Jeff Gilbreath, chief executive officer of Hawai‘i Community Lending (HCL), was honored by Pacific Business News (PBN) as one of “Hawai‘i’s Most Admired Leaders” of 2026. Gilbreath and 17 other honorees were celebrated at a gala event on Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Halekulani…

Kahului man reported missing by a concerned acquaintance

The Maui Police Department requests the public’s assistance with any information regarding the whereabouts of Josh Jordan, 45, of Kahului.

Hawaiian Electric monitoring approaching storm, supporting power restoration on Kauaʻi

Hawaiian Electric is monitoring the potential development of another tropical storm that may threaten the state while also continuing to support the Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative’s (KIUC) efforts to restore electric service on Kauaʻi.

Maui native serves as executive officer of the Red Lancers of Navy patrol squadron

Cmdr. Marc Wallis, a native of Maui, serves in the US Navy as the executive officer assigned to the Red Lancers of Patrol Squadron 10 (VP-10).

Kaimukī High School’s Chu Hong named 2027 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year

Kaimukī High School teacher Chu Hong, who stepped into a new field and built the school’s agriculture program into a hands-on learning experience connecting students with sustainability, entrepreneurship and future careers, has been named the 2027 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the…

Preparations underway for a potential cyclone Nolo from lingering tropical disturbance

Tropical Disturbance 15E could intensify into a tropical depression or storm, bringing potential flooding rains and high winds to Hawaiʻi Island by Wednesday, with lingering effects through the weekend.

9/20 11:45 am- Water Service Outage: Lalani Cir & Puolo Pl, Kahului for Approx 4 Hours

9/12 6:30 pm to 9/13 1:30 am Water Outage: Kahului, Kea Street

Kokua Hawai'i Island Donation Drive will be held Saturday and Sunday in Kahului

Residents and visitors are encouraged to support Hawai?i Island communities devastated by Hurricane Lala by participating in the Kokua Hawai?i Island Donation Drive, taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5 and 6, 2026, in Kahului.