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Mayor Bissen halts traffic-calming devices on County roads in Haʻikū in response to community concern
The decision follows the recent installation of 31 speed humps and tables in Haʻikū as part of a project approved by the previous administration and council in the Fiscal Year 2022 budget. While the project was intended to improve roadway safety, residents have since raised concerns about unintended impacts and challenges resulting from the installations.
Paraglider lands off course, rescued from bottom of cliffs below Paʻuwela Lighthouse
A 34-year-old Haʻikū man was rescued from the cliffs below Paʻuwela Lighthouse after sustaining injuries in a paragliding accident, Saturday afternoon.
Update/arrest made: Ongoing police investigation in Haʻikū accompanied by air, drone and K9 units
The Maui Police Department issued an update on Monday evening regarding an ongoing investigation in Haʻikū, but released little new information.
Maui Planning Commission to weigh zoning changes for new Haʻikū Fire Station
The Maui Planning Commission is scheduled to consider land use changes and zoning amendments for a new Haʻikū Fire Station during its meeting Jan. 27.
Curbside trash pickup routes in Kula and Haʻikū/Paʻuwela resumes today
Curbside trash pickup routes in Kula and Haʻikū/Paʻuwela areas resumes Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, after missed routes Friday, according to the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management Solid Waste Division.
‘Ha‘ikū creeper’ frightened community for months as victims, neighbors waited for police action
Maui police said they arrested an individual this week in connection to multiple home break-ins but provided few details, including the name of the suspect.
Update/Extinguished: Maui firefighters respond to brush fire in Haʻikū
A brush fire reported in the area of Kahiapo Place in Haʻikū has since been extinguished as of 9:04 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. The fire was first reported at 7:16 a.m.
Hawaiian Moment — some frequently mispronounced words in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
Kiawe – Lilikoʻi – Haʻikū Kiawe – (often times pronounced as Keawe) – Is a species of mesquite tree. It is a thorny tree, native to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. While threatened in its native habitat, it is considered an invasive species in many other places. The kiawe is a spreading bush or moderately sized […]
Alternating traffic on Hāna Highway in Haʻikū for preparation for drainage improvements
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation notifies highway users that one lane in either direction on Hāna Highway (Route 36) in the vicinity of Kahiapo Place and Nahele Road will be closed on Tuesday, June 3 for drainage improvement preparation work.
Volunteers needed for coqui frog control at Mālama Hāmākua Maui
Mālama Hāmākua Maui, in collaboration with the Maui Invasive Species Committee, is seeking volunteers to help with coqui frog control efforts this Tuesday and Wednesday, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Haʻikū Community Association host public meeting, May 14
Haʻikū Community Association will host its second public meeting of 2025 on Wednesday, May 14, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Haʻikū Community Center, on Hāna Highway.
MPD: Alcohol is suspected as a factor in deadly Pāʻia crash that claimed the life of a Makawao man
Maui police say alcohol is suspected as a factor in a deadly crash that claimed the life of a Makawao man in Pāʻia on Thursday night. The crash was reported at 10:18 p.m. March 27, 2025, on Hāna Highway, 0.2 miles east of Maliko Bay Road in Pāʻia. Police say a preliminary investigation reveals that […]
Title issues complicate Maui County’s planned purchase of 82 acres near Pa‘uwela Lighthouse
The land went on the market for $3.5 million last year, but the price recently dropped by $1 million.
Water service outage in Haʻikū on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
A scheduled water service outage will take place in Haʻikū on Thursday, Jan. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Nov. 19-21: Utility work to impact traffic on Hāna Highway in Haʻikū area
Hawaiian Electric crews and contractors will be conducting equipment upgrades and tree trimming on Hāna Highway between Lower Ulumalu Road and Hohani Place (between mile markers 13 and 14) heading towards Central Maui from Tuesday, Nov. 19 to Thursday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily. The work is aimed at maintaining reliable service.
Woman succumbs to injuries from rollover crash last week on West Kuiaha Rd. in Haʻikū
A 44-year-old Kahului woman succumbed to injuries sustained in a single vehicle crash reported on Oct. 31 on West Kuiaha Road in Haʻikū, police said. Police have since identified the woman.
Woman in critical condition after rollover accident on West Kuiaha Rd. in Haʻikū
A 44-year-old Kahului woman was pulled unresponsive from a vehicle after it was involved in a rollover accident on West Kuiaha Rd. in Haʻikū on Thursday morning. A 2-year-old girl, who was a passenger in the vehicle, did not sustain injuries as a result of the collision. Both were extricated by good Samaritans.
Community planting event hosted by Mālama Hāmākua Maui, Sept. 28
Mālama Hamakua Maui invites the community to a special “Kōkua Saturday” planting event on Sept. 28, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The event will take place at the Hamakualoa Open Space Preserve, located off of Hahana Road. Those unfamiliar with the area can meet at the Haʻikū Community Center at 8:35 a.m. and caravan to the site.
Stream restoration, water supply needs prompt a closer look at Ha‘ikū streams
“We felt it was time to really get a better understanding of how much really should be left in the streams as kind of the starting point and then balance that against the other uses as well,” Maui County Water Supply Director John Stufflebean said.
New restroom under construction at Haʻikū Park
Construction of a new restroom at Haʻikū Park is underway and is expected to be completed in late 2024, the Department of Parks and Recreation announced. Situated behind the Haʻikū Community Center on Hāna Highway, the restroom will replace a previous comfort station.
