Firefighters battle blaze at Hammerhead Metals in Central Maui

Local social-services nonprofit J. Walter Cameron Center announced on Tuesday the receipt of a $10,000 grant from the Wailuku Federal Credit Union and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, as part of a nationwide grant-matching fund program.

The state Department of Health Clean Air Branch has issued a smoke advisory due to an ongoing fire at Hammerhead Metal Recycling in Puʻunēnē, Maui. The fire was first reported at 10:36 a.m., and has generated dense smoke in surrounding areas. The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) Clean Air Branch advises residents and visitors on […]

The County’s new Recovery Permitting Center is slated to open April 29, 2024, in Kahului, and a satellite location is in the works for Lahaina, the County of Maui announced Saturday.

Hawai‘i Energy, the state’s energy conservation program, last week announced the hiring of Dan Mestas as principal development engineer, and Travis Hiramoto and Melissa Onishi as energy advisors.

Update: 1:28 p.m. 4.20.24: A pile of scrap metal and recyclables are on fire at Hammerhead Metals Recycling, located at 2000 Maui Veterans Highway in Puʻunēnē. The Maui Emergency Management Agency reports the fire is confined to the property and no structures are impacted. There are no road closures at this time.  The public is advised if they are being impacted by the smoke, to stay indoors and minimize smoke exposure. MEMA continues to monitor the situation and will provide additional information as it becomes available.

Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House hosts its annual celebration of Lei Day on May 1, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be filled with vibrant colors, fragrant flowers, and the spirit of aloha in honor of the rich tradition of lei-making in Hawaiian culture.

US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) led a group of 14 senators in introducing a resolution designating April 2024 as “Preserving and Protecting Local News Month.” The resolution recognizes local news as a public good that serves an essential function in American democracy.

An exclusive Mother’s Day Dinner and Show featuring Maui’s own Kamalei Kawaʻa, a contestant on NBC’s “The Voice,” will take place at The King Kamehameha Golf Club from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 12, 2024.

Maui County Council members referred Maria Zielinski’s appointment as director of the Department of Finance to committee during a full Council meeting Friday morning.

Maui Surfer Girls is helping individuals overcome fear, anxiety and negative self talk with two different surf therapy programs this May.

Councilmember Gabe Johnson introduced a ceremonial resolution that was unanimously adopted at Friday’s council meeting recognizing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month and thanking the many nonprofit organizations committed to preventing child abuse and neglect in Maui County.

Drivers should expect traffic delays and road closures on Sunday, April 21 until approximately 1:30 p.m. for the 54th annual Maui Marathon. Significant traffic delays and stops will occur, specifically on Highway 30 between Māʻalaea and Wailuku, from 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Fairmont Kea Lani celebrates Earth Day with specials at Pilina to benefit Skyline Conservation through the resortʻs Rooted in Aloha program.

Hawai‘i Energy, the state’s energy conservation program, last week announced the hiring of Dan Mestas as principal development engineer, and Travis Hiramoto and Melissa Onishi as energy advisors.

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener made its long anticipated debut on Maui at The Shops at Wailea last week.

Maui-based nonprofit Oni Foundation Inc. opens its new Wonderful World of Aloha 4,000-square-foot multicultural dance and activities center at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center in Kahului. The dance and activities center opens May 1, 2024, offering cultural dance and hands-on learning experiences for kamaʻāina and visitors. 

Moderate trade winds are forecast through the weekend with enhanced showers decreasing from west to east through this afternoon. Dry trade wind weather will...

The current south swell will hold today than steadily decline Sunday. A series of small, medium period swells will persist through the weekend keeping south...

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.

Through Kaukau 4 Keiki, Mālama Kaua‘i will prepare and deliver 500 meal boxes once per week for nine weeks, from June 3 to July 29.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health advises beach users to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially following heavy rains.

A lineup of performers, hula performances and Hawaiian arts and craft demonstrations will be announced in the weeks ahead.

Inspections will begin in Kea‘au, followed by Kurtistown, Mountain View, Pāhoa, Nānāwale Estates and Kalapana.

Moderate trade winds are forecast through the weekend with enhanced showers decreasing from west to east through this afternoon. Dry trade wind weather will...

The current south swell will hold today than steadily decline Sunday. A series of small, medium period swells will persist through the weekend keeping south...

A single lane closure on Volcano Highway is possible in either direction between mile post 13.6 to 14.4, beginning April 22 through April 26.