News across Greater Kahului
Lahaina Energy Partnership set to host presentations
The Lahaina Energy Partnership will host two virtual community presentations in October to share the results of technical assistance provided by the US Department of Energy’s National Laboratory of the Rockies in support of Lahaina’s long-term energy planning and recovery.
October evenings at The Shops at Wailea feature live local music
This October, evenings at The Shops at Wailea pair live local music with the Center’s open-air shopping and dining experience as Wailea Wednesdays features two complimentary performances: Oct. 7 featuring Max Angel; and Oct. 28 featuring Arlie Asiu.
Tipu Tipu Foundation director of operations to address Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset
Andrea Scholz, operations director of the Tips Tips Foundation, will be the guest speaker during the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset’s Oct. 6 meeting. She will discuss “Tipu Tipu–Native Ecosystem, Wetlands & Watershed Restoration.” Tipu Tipu, is a Maui-based nonprofit organization…
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.
First Tee Hawaiʻi opens registration for fall programs across Hawaiʻi
First Tee Hawaiʻi has opened registration for its fall 2026 programming, offering kids and teens across the state opportunities to learn the game of golf, develop their skills and build confidence both on and off the course.
HMSA names Trini Kaopuiki Clark vice president of strategic communications and marketing
The Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association announced the appointment of Trini Kaopuiki Clark as vice president of strategic communications and marketing, effective Nov. 2.
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.
Drone inspections support wildfire safety efforts across Maui County
As part of its ongoing wildfire safety strategy, Hawaiian Electric will use drones to inspect power lines, poles and other electrical equipment in wildfire risk areas across Maui and Lānaʻi.
Police identify victim of single-vehicle crash reported Sept. 23 in Lahaina
Maui police released the identity of the man killed in a single-vehicle crash reported last week in Lahaina. Manuel Olivas, 18, of Lahaina suffered fatal injuries in the Honoapiʻilani Highway crash reported at around 1:33 a.m. on Sept. 23, 2026, near the intersection with…