Maui Police Chief Pelletier named as co-conspirator in Diddy rape case lawsuit; mayor calls for leave, investigation

Coco Deck Lahaina has announced the launch of the ‘Front Street Magic Show,’ a unique dining and entertainment experience, happening every Tuesday evening beginning April 1, 2025. 

Sage.com, an international technology company, will have 150 volunteers at Lokelani Middle School in Kīhei, Maui on Tuesday, March 11, from 9 a.m to 12 p.m., as part of a regenerative tourism initiative facilitated by Hawaiʻi based nonprofit Kanu Hawaiʻi.

Maui United Way has expanded its support for students attending the temporary Kamehameha III Elementary School in Lahaina, providing additional resources aimed at fostering play, creativity, and healing as the community continues to recover from the 2023 Maui fires.  

The Hawaiʻi HomeOwnership Center collaborated with key stakeholders to release a new, independently-commissioned report Monday examining the effects of construction defect litigation on Hawaiʻi’s housing market—first-time homebuyers, current homeowners, builders, and the overall housing industry.

Maui County principals selected as nominees include: Kimberly Kaʻai, Maunaloa Elementary (Moloka‘i) and Merilee Valentino, Pāʻia Elementary (Maui).

Blood Bank of Hawaiʻi hosts its first Maui blood drive of the year, March 18-20, at the Cameron Center, located at 95 Mahalani St. in Wailuku.

Child & Family Service (CFS), a Hawaiʻi nonprofit, announced the appointments of Dr. Linda Fox, PhD, as Chief Program Officer and Kainalu Severson as Chief Risk & Operating Officer. 

Maui Family Support Services hosts the Early Childhood Resource Fair on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Cameron Center Auditorium. This free, family-friendly event connects parents and caregivers with valuable early childhood resources, local preschools and childcare options.

The bill requires that when more than 1,000 customers experience a power interruption lasting four or more hours, the utility must compensate customers for their actual damages. It also allows utilities to seek a waiver from the PUC if the interruption was caused by uncontrollable factors, such as severe weather, customer tampering, or external disruptions.  

Maui Public Art Corps recently announced a call for artist proposals to create visual, performance or experiential public art installations inspired by a collection of audio-recorded stories of Lahaina.

A bill to appropriate $1.5 million to the nonprofit Festivals of Aloha for the 2025 Maui County Fair gained final approval Friday from the Maui County Council and advances to the desk of Mayor Richard Bissen.

The J. Walter Cameron Center has announced its “Setting Sail for the Future” gala, taking place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Grand Wailea Resort. This elegant evening will celebrate the center’s 51 years of service to Maui County and its vision for the next 50 years and beyond.

The Hawaiʻi HomeOwnership Center collaborated with key stakeholders to release a new, independently-commissioned report Monday examining the effects of construction defect litigation on Hawaiʻi’s housing market—first-time homebuyers, current homeowners, builders, and the overall housing industry.

Child & Family Service (CFS), a Hawaiʻi nonprofit, announced the appointments of Dr. Linda Fox, PhD, as Chief Program Officer and Kainalu Severson as Chief Risk & Operating Officer. 

Japan Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Japan-America Society of Hawaiʻi to support the upcoming Hawaiʻi-Japan Sister State and Sister City Summit, scheduled for May 2026 in Honolulu.

Central Pacific Bank earned several honors by the US Small Business Administration as the top lender in Hawaiʻi for 2024. This achievement includes the prestigious SBA Lender of the Year, Category II award for Hawaiʻi, a recognition CPB has now received 16 times since 2004.

A band of moisture associated with an old front will keep windward Big Island rather wet tonight, while improving conditions are expected on Maui...

The current small north-northwest swell (340 degree) will continue to steadily decline and fade out on Tuesday. A moderate long-period north-northwest (330...

The current small north-northwest swell (340 degree) will continue to steadily decline and fade out on Tuesday. A moderate long-period north-northwest (330...

A wet and windy trade wind pattern will persist today as the remnants of a cold front drift southward through the islands. While most showers will favor...

Rough surf will continue along east-facing shores through the week in response to the persistent strong trade winds over and upstream of the islands. Surf will...

A band of moisture associated with an old front will keep windward Big Island rather wet tonight, while improving conditions are expected on Maui...

A band of moisture associated with an old front will keep windward Big Island rather wet tonight, while improving conditions are expected on Maui...

The current small north-northwest swell (340 degree) will continue to steadily decline and fade out on Tuesday. A moderate long-period north-northwest (330...

The current small north-northwest swell (340 degree) will continue to steadily decline and fade out on Tuesday. A moderate long-period north-northwest (330...

Two Papa‘ikou men are facing agriculture theft charges after allegedly hundreds of pounds of rambutan and bananas from the Hawai‘i Sunshine Orchards.