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Report: Gas prices slightly drop ahead of summer travel, per AAA Hawaiʻi
The AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch reports that gas prices dropped slightly in the last week, following a nationwide trend.
Promising swell inbound for WSL longboard qualifier at Ala Moana Bowls
The World Surf League’s all-important Local Motion Surf Into Summer At Home In The Hawaiian Islands has its “likely” start on Monday, June 9.
UH astronomers discover biggest explosion since the Big Bang
A team at the University of Hawaiʻi’s Institute for Astronomy has uncovered a dazzling new kind of cosmic explosion, more energetic than anything seen before.
Hawaiian Moment: Makaʻala ke kanaka kahea manu – A man who calls birds should always be alert
One who wishes to succeed should be alert to every opportunity, like one who catches birds by imitating their cries. ʻAhuʻula (Hawaiian feather capes) are such amazing works of art that show the modern generation what the ancestors of this culture used to adorn themselves with. These capes were made for those of higher ranking […]
Motorists can expect delays with night hauling of modular homes for wildfire survivors
Another ground transport of modular homes for wildfire survivors could potentially delay traffic this month along the caravan route from Kahului to the state’s Ka Laʻi Ola housing site in Lahaina, according to an announcement from the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation. Hauling will take place nightly from 9 to 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, to […]
Rep. Tokuda testifies as ranking member in House Agriculture Subcommittee
In her debut as ranking member of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology, US Rep. Jill Tokuda joined Hawaiʻi Cattlemen’s Council Managing Director Nicole Galase Thursday in advocating for the nation’s food producers and conservation programs. In her opening statement, Tokuda spoke to the environmental challenges facing farmers and ranchers. “The weather […]
Residents warned about scam involving bogus unpaid traffic citations
The Maui Police Department and the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary are warning the community about the latest scam involving bogus unpaid traffic citations. According to the Judiciary, people statewide are receiving text messages alleging to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The texts say that unless payment is made for unpaid traffic citations, the […]
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.
