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Lane shifts on Puʻunēnē Avenue for road resurfacing
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies highway users that there will be different lane shifts on South Puʻunēnē Avenue (Route 3500) from Tuesday, Aug. 19 through Friday, Aug. 22, for road resurfacing work.
Rotary District 5000 announces new District Governor Nancy Cabral
On July 1, 2025, Cabral became the new leader of Rotary District 5000, representing the Islands of Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi, Lānaʻi, and Hawaiʻi, with over 1,500 members.
New Duke Kahanamoku specialty license plate design unveiled at OceanFest
The Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation, in partnership with the City and County of Honolulu Division of Motor Vehicles, unveiled the design for a new Duke Kahanamoku specialty license plate on Friday during the opening ceremony of the Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest at the Duke Kahanamoku Statue in Waikīkī.
Top national rankings for the UH Community Colleges
The University of Hawaiʻi Community College System earned an 11th best in the nation ranking among 41 statewide systems, according to a 2025 WalletHub analysis.
Mālama Wao Akua – Call to Artists
Artists are invited to explore Maui watersheds and use their creative talents to raise awareness about the importance of protecting native species.
Lahaina Filipino Town Hall scheduled for Aug. 19 to address post-wildfire recovery efforts
The event will provide an important platform for the Filipino community in Lahaina to voice their concerns, ask questions, and receive updates on wildfire recovery efforts following the devastating Aug. 8, 2023 fires.
First-time homebuyer program most popular among Maui fire survivors seeking aid from $1.6 billion federal grant
Of the 446 applications already filed, 76% are for the first-time homebuyer program, reflecting the impact of the August 2023 wildfires on renters and the ongoing struggle of residents to afford a home in today’s pricey market.
List: Maui lane closures through Aug. 22, 2025
The state Department of Transportation will be conducting road work this week that will result in lane closures at various locations. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Fallen hero: Maui Police Officer, Suzanne O remembered as compassionate and genuine
Maui police have identified the fallen officer from Friday night’s fatal shooting in Pāʻia as Officer Suzanne O. Officer O began her service with the Maui Police Department in 2020, first working in the Kīhei Patrol District before moving to the Wailuku Patrol District in December 2021.
Credit Unions of Maui Charity Golf Tournament raises $35,000 for Pacific Cancer Foundation
The Credit Unions of Maui held the 10th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course. The event raised $35,000 in net proceeds for the Pacific Cancer Foundation, a Maui nonprofit dedicated to providing free, compassionate support to individuals and families navigating cancer.
Volcano Watch: Water in Kīlauea, and its role in its eruptions
Volcano Watch: Some of Kīlauea’s past explosive eruptions occurred when magma erupted through groundwater or through a lake in a summit crater.
Lahaina Civic Center gymnasium permit applications to be accepted next week
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation will accept permit applications for use of the Lahaina Civic Center Gymnasium from 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18, to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, 2025.
Deer math: New estimate counts 26,000 axis deer on Maui, 9 in 10 may be female
Maui’s axis deer population is booming, raising concerns for forests, watersheds and farms. At a recent Invasive Species Meeting, Jeff Bagshaw of the Hawai‘i Division of Forestry and Wildlife urged hunters to prioritize culling to keep the herd in check.
Lahaina fire debris relocation to Central Maui 50% done, but traffic increases with schools back in session and high surf
The final factor in the traffic equation appears to be the trucks hauling Lahaina wildfire debris from the temporary disposal site in Olowalu to the permanent site at the Central Maui Landfill — up to 50 of them, according to the mauirecovers.org dashboard. The trucks are identified by “Lahaina Wildfire Debris” decals and are “making multiple round trips daily.”
Public input sought for Launiupoko exploratory wells project
The public has until Sept. 8 to comment on a draft environmental assessment for a Maui County Department of Water Supply project to sink and test four exploratory water wells in Launiupoko, West Maui.
Maui police mourn the loss of one of their own following an officer-involved shooting in Pāʻia
The Maui Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own following an officer-involved shooting in Pāʻia, Friday night.
Police say the caller reported that an unknown individual had trespassed onto the property and fired a weapon at them. Upon arrival, officers encountered the armed suspect, who discharged a firearm, striking one of the responding officers.
Permits sought for ongoing Kaheawa Wind Power operations in West Maui
State permits are being sought for another 20 years of operations of Kaheawa Wind Power 1, located above the town of Māʻalaea. The 30-megawatt wind farm’s original 20-year power purchase agreement is set to expire in 2026.
Update/Extinguished: Maui fire crews responding to brush fire in Haʻikū
The brush fire reported in Haʻikū near West Kuiaha Road and the Hāna Highway was declared extinguished as of 3:28 p.m.
Tiera Kennedy to close out Maui Songwriters Festival Summer Series at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua presents rising star Tiera Kennedy as part of the Maui Songwriters Festival Summer Series on Friday, Aug. 29, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the resort’s Alaloa Lounge. This special performance is complimentary and open to the public, offering an exciting start to Labor Day Weekend.
Rotary invests in Second life Solar pilot project to boost Maui’s energy resilience and support Maui fire survivors
The Hawai‘i Rotary District 5000 Foundation is continuing its Maui Fires Relief Fund efforts, directing $40,000 to a bold new pilot project designed to bring emergency power to wildfire-impacted communities.
