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As Honoapiʻilani Highway realignment project moves forward, so does plan for coastal land, abandoned roadway
Three sites have been selected for up-close plans: Olowalu town, Mile Marker 14 and Ukumehame Beach Park.
Maui Emergency Management Agency unveils disaster preparedness roadmap
Almost two years after the disastrous August 2023 wildfires brought to light shortcomings in Maui County’s emergency response, the Maui Emergency Management Agency has completed a comprehensive Strategic Plan and an Integrated Preparedness Plan aimed at reshaping the county’s approach to disasters. While the plans presented by agency Administrator Amos Lonokailua-Hewett were met Wednesday with […]
Safety Alert: Telcom lines often mistaken for power lines
Understanding the difference between utility lines and poles will help the public report hazards, including downed or sagging lines and damaged equipment or poles, to the responsible company.
East Maui Water Authority to host community events on watershed, water resource planning, June 16-18
The County’s newly established East Maui Water Authority (EMWA) and its regional advisory board, ʻAha Wai o Maui Hikina, invite community members to a series of free public events focused on watershed and water resource planning.
Hawaiʻi State FCU donates $37.5K to support affordable housing and family homelessness services
Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union has awarded a combined $37,500 to two Hawaiʻi nonprofits working to support affordable housing and assist families experiencing homelessness.
New Hawaiʻi law protects child performers’ earnings
Gov. Josh Green signed a new law on Wednesday that requires parents to set aside part of their child’s entertainment income in a trust, a move aimed at preventing financial exploitation of young performers.
Molokaʻi man suffers critical injuries in ATV accident, flown to Oʻahu for treatment
A 78-year-old Molokaʻi man was transported via medevac to Oʻahu after suffering critical injuries in an ATV accident involving three men in the mountainous terrain above Kaunakakai. The two other men, both 72-year-old Molokaʻi residents, sustained minor injuries.
County of Maui Office of Recovery to hold series of community workshops focused on rebuilding
The County of Maui Office of Recovery will hold a series of workshops on rebuilding Lahaina’s commercial district. “Your feedback is critical to shaping the future of our town,” an announcement says. The workshops are scheduled as follows: Maui County’s Office of Recovery is inviting members of the public to provide input on the rebuilding […]
National Weather Service: May rain gauges show below average rainfall
The driest areas were on the leeward coast and in Maui’s Central Valley. Many rain gauge sites recorded less than 10% of their May average rainfall, including gauges at Keālia Pond and Kīhei 2, which had zero rainfall for the month.
Maui police host child safety seat inspection, June 7
The Maui Police Department will host a child safety seat inspection event within the Maui Marketplace parking lot from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The event is held in collaboration with the Keiki Injury Prevention Coalition, the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Free youth swim lessons offered this summer on Maui
The County of Maui’s Department of Parks and Recreation, Aquatics Division, has teamed up with Maui Swim Club to offer its annual tuition-free summer learn to swim program for youth.
Kaumahina Wayside Temporary Closure, June 12-22, 2025
Kaumahina Wayside along the Hāna Highway will be closed from June 12 – June 22 for a tree removal project.
Temporary partial closure of Kalepolepo Beach Park for wastewater infrastructure upgrades
The County of Maui, in partnership with West Maui Construction, has announced a temporary partial closure of Kalepolepo Beach Park to facilitate the installation of a new wastewater force main serving Kīhei Wastewater Pump Station No. 3.
Binhi at Ani to host Summer Enrichment Program
Binhi at Ani will host a Summer Enrichment Program consisting of Free classes for youth in Philippine Cultural Dance, Art, and Introductory Escrima.
Episode 24 of Kīlauea eruption generates 16,500-foot plume, 980-foot lava fountains
Episode 24 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at Kīlauea began just before 9 p.m. last night, and featured lava fountaining from the north vent reaching 980 feet. Scientists with the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory say the fountain generated a plume that reached 16,500 feet above ground level. The episode ended abruptly at 4:28 a.m. today.
Residential building that survived Lahaina fire on Front Street set to reopen later this month
Lahaina Roads, which has only seven units owned by permanent residents, reopens at a pivotal time as the Maui County Council prepares to decide on a bill that would ban short-term rentals in certain apartment districts, including Lahaina Roads.
County to hold June 18 informational webinar about Park Maui pilot program updates
Community members are encouraged to attend a Park Maui informational webinar hosted by the County of Maui Department of Transportation that will offer updates on the pilot program and gather community feedback on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 5 to 6 p.m. via Zoom.
Key amendments proposed for vacation rental phase-out bill ahead of Council committee hearing
The contentious debate over the future of thousands of short-term vacation rentals in Maui County is heading to a much-anticipated public hearing Monday, June 9, before the Maui County Council’s Housing and Land Use Committee. The committee posted an agenda for a meeting beginning at 10 a.m. Monday in the Council Chambers on the eighth […]
Judge temporarily halts Job Corps closures, reinstating staff and offering hope to Maui’s center
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from shutting down more than 100 Job Corps centers nationwide — including the Maui Job Corps Center — offering a moment of relief for staff and students who just days ago were bracing for sudden closures.
CNHA celebrates graduation of first Production Arts Training cohort
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, in partnership with Hawai‘i Stage, is celebrating the graduation of the inaugural cohort of its Production Arts Technical Training Program. This workforce development initiative aims to address the labor shortage in Hawai‘i’s live event and entertainment production industry.
