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Update/extinguished: Firefighters respond to brush fire in Maui Lani behind LDS church
The fire at Maui Lani was declared extinguished at 2:12 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, per command.
Kula Hospital Hoʻolauleʻa celebrates 115 years of service on Sept. 7
Kula Hospital invites the community to join its 115th Anniversary Hoʻolauleʻa Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kula Hospital. This free, family-friendly event will honor the hospital’s rich history of serving Maui’s residents and the Upcountry community since 1910.
Portions of Honoapiʻilani Highway and Keawe Street to close overnight for safety repair work
Motorists are advised that the right turn lane on Keawe Street onto Honoapi‘ilani Highway (Route 30) at Lahaina Gateway will be closed temporarily on Thursday night, Sept. 4. Also, from 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, to 6 a.m., Friday, Sept. 5, there will be roving lane closures in either direction on Honoapi‘ilani Highway fronting the Fairway Shops in Kāʻanapali.
Community invited to help create collaborative wall art for Wailuku Garage at Wailuku First Friday
The public is invited to help create artwork for the County of Maui’s Wailuku Garage from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in front of Historic ʻĪao Theater as part of Wailuku First Friday on Sept. 5, 2025.
Hawaiian Telcom launches new campaign highlighting fiber connectivity
Hawaiian Telcom is introducing a new advertising and marketing campaign that demonstrates how its fiber-optic infrastructure is opening the door to a brighter, more digitally-connected world with more possibilities for Hawai‘i residents.
ʻĪao Intermediate School on Maui closed today, Sept. 4, 2025 due to water outage
‘Īao Intermediate School will be closed today, Thursday, Sept. 4, due to an unexpected water outage affecting the campus. All after-school programs are also canceled. The campus is without water. The school is working with the county and facilities crews to restore service. Updates will be provided as soon as possible.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing to visit UH Maui College
University of Hawaii Maui College Practical Nursing, CNA to LPN Bridge Program – the CNA to LPN Bridge Program – will host a site visit for initial accreditation of its Practical Nursing Program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The College’s ACEN survey dates are Sept. 30, Oct. 1 and Oct. 2, 2025.
Update/Partial closure: Downed tree blocks Hāna Highway in Nāhiku
The Hāna Highway is now partially open for contra-flow traffic as of 6 a.m. A downed tree is blocking a portion of the road in Nāhiku.
Category 4 Hurricane Kiko expected to approach Hawaiʻi in early to middle part of next week
Category 4 Hurricane Kiko is expected to cross into the central Pacific basin Friday night and approach the Hawaiian Islands during the early to the middle portion of next week.
Marine debris shipping container stolen from Māʻalaea Harbor
A vital marine conservation asset used by Pacific Whale Foundation, Sharkastics, and the Center for Marine Debris Research was stolen from Māʻalaea Harbor early Friday morning, dealing a serious blow to ongoing marine debris removal and recycling efforts across Maui and Oʻahu.
Cultures and Coastlines Speaker Series features discussion on coral genetics
The Cultures and Coastlines Speaker Series, presented by Pilikahakai Foundation and partners, returns on Sunday, Sept. 7, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Maui Ocean Center’s Sphere. This month’s program, Using Coral Genetics to Empower Local Stewardship of Maui Nui’s Reefs, features Kaʻikuliumaikalani Kaholoaʻa (Kaiku), a Native Hawaiian from Molokaʻi and Ph.D. student at Stanford, who will share how coral genetics research and Indigenous knowledge can guide reef resilience and community stewardship.
Kula Community Watershed Alliance marks two year milestone with long-term restoration commitments
The Kula Community Watershed Alliance (KCWA) invites all community members to a special “2-Year Anniversary Community Conversation” on Thursday, Sept. 4, at 6 p.m. HST via Zoom.
County DPR seeking seasonal employees for PALS winter session from Dec. 22-Jan. 2
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation is now accepting seasonal employment applications for the 2025 PALS winter session.
A Night of Remembrance and Hope: Lights for Lahaina Set for this Saturday, Sept. 6
This Saturday, Sept. 6, the community will gather for Lights for Lahaina, an evening dedicated to reflection, healing, and the enduring spirit of Lahaina. From 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., the historic grounds of Maria Lanakila Catholic Church will be transformed into a space where Maui’s ʻohana can come together to honor the past and embrace hope for the future.
Temporary Emergency Department entrance at Maui Memorial Medical Center
Effective Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, the Emergency Department entrance, registration, and waiting room at Maui Memorial Medical Center have been temporarily relocated to start construction of the new Nan and Wayne Kocourek Clinical Decision Unit.
UH study: Researchers call for new standards for building in coastal flood zones
A new study reveals a wide variety of approaches across the US for establishing building elevation guidelines that account for future sea level rise, highlighting a need for more standardized methods. The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa research, published in Water, provides a critical resource for policymakers and designers in coastal communities such as Hawaiʻi who are planning for the impacts of climate change.
BOR Chair Lee’s $1M commitment doubles impact for UH Mānoa student-athletes
The landmark donation will bolster critical resources for student-athletes and reinforce UH’s commitment to competitive excellence, academic achievement and community connection.
Case and colleagues secure improvements to mail deliveries to Hawaiʻi
US Congressman Ed Case (D-Hawaiʻi) has led an effort that highlighted problems with mail delivery to Hawai‘i and US territories, prompting the United States Postal Service to undertake corrective actions that “will improve the timely and accurate processing and transportation of mail that is designed for deliver in areas outside the 48 contiguous states.”
Maui council member seeks solutions to compassionately address homelessness
A bill to establish a process to decommission encampments in Maui County will be discussed in the Water Authority, Social Services, and Parks Committee on Thursday, Sept. 4, Council Member Gabe Johnson announced.
Lt. Gov. Luke proclaims September as Digital Aloha Month in Hawaiʻi
This month-long initiative aims to inform and inspire safe online behavior and digital well-being for students, educators, parents and communities across the islands.
