News across Maui County
Cancellation of Habitat Maui Lūʻau Fundraiser on Sept 26 due to inclement weather and fire in Olowalu
Update: (3:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026) The Habitat for Maui, Disaster Recovery Fundraiser hosted by the Old Lahaina Lūʻau, originally scheduled for this Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, has been cancelled due to inclement weather and the current brushfire in Olowalu.
3,000 guests attend Mele for Maui at Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows
The event welcomed over 3,000 attendees to the iconic resort’s oceanfront grounds along the Kā‘anapali Golf Course and marked the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra’s first performance on Maui in 10 years.
The Construction Industry of Maui’s Fourth Annual Golf Tournament raises nearly $60,000
The Construction Industry of Maui today announced that its annual golf tournament raised nearly $60K to support construction vocational programs in Maui County. Held at The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course on Sept. 19, the event brought together golfers, students and teachers from…
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation deploys $45,000 in Stronger Hawai‘i funding ahead of Nolo
As the state prepares for potential severe weather impacts from Nolo, the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation (HCF) has deployed $45,000 in funds through its Stronger Hawaiʻi Initiative. The funding will help five organizations on Maui and Hawai‘i Island conduct preparedness outreach,…
Kā‘anapali voted ‘2026 Best Golf Course on Maui’
Maui residents have named Kā‘anapali Golf Courses, the iconic West Maui destination “Where the World Comes to Play,” the “2026 Best Golf Course on Maui” in the inaugural KITV 4 Island News Best of Maui Viewers’ Choice Awards.
Hawaiʻi Green Business Awards Program honors local businesses and events for sustainability practices
The Hawai‘i Green Business Program (HGBP) recognized 51 Hawai‘i businesses and events Wednesday night for their commitment to energy and water efficiency, waste reduction, pollution prevention and community involvement, as well as cultural and natural resource preservation.
Sheraton Maui opens Italian-inspired restaurant on Kāʻanapali Beach
The Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa will debut Isolana, a new signature dinner restaurant combining Italian cuisine with locally sourced Maui ingredients, the resort announced Wednesday.
Hawaii Employers Council releases Disaster Preparedness Toolkit
The Hawaii Employers Council has released a new Disaster Preparedness Toolkit to help Hawaiʻi employers protect their people and keep operations running before, during, and after severe weather. The September 2026 toolkit is intended for Human Resources professionals and business…
UHERO: Headwinds hold back Hawai‘i’s economy
Hawai‘i's economy has slowed this year under the weight of higher war-driven oil prices and an unusually active storm season, including two hurricanes within three weeks, according to the University of Hawai‘i Economic Research Organization's third-quarter forecast for 2026.
Bank of Hawai‘i to temporarily close branches on Hawai‘i Island and Maui County due to Tropical Storm Nolo
Due to Tropical Storm Nolo, Bank of Hawai‘i will temporarily close all branch operations on Hawai‘i Island and Maui County today, Friday, Sept. 25.
Invasive deer and other non-native animals are eating away Hawaiʻi’s ranchlands
A first-of-its kind study provides evidence of what ranchers have long observed: wild axis deer, mouflon sheep, goats and pigs are eating vegetation meant for cattle.
Update: Olowalu fire 70% contained, high wind warning still in effect
A fast-moving brush fire, first reported just before 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, near Olowalu Village, was estimated at more than 100 acres and 70% contained as of 8 a.m. today. No structures have been reported as impacted.