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Discovered in 2022 by a DHHL lessee exploring the region, the missile debris was uncovered after years of grazing by a herd of feral goats.

Sewer service is now active for 153 properties from Kenui Street to Dickenson Street, makai of Honoapiʻilani Highway. With this latest update, approximately 90% of Lahaina’s County sewer system is now active.

SSFM International announced Morris M. Atta, Esq., JD has joined the firm as a Senior Project Manager, effective February 2025. Atta has an extensive background in public administration, land management and infrastructure planning.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health has confirmed a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Maui, bringing the total number of dengue cases to four in the state in 2025 (one on Maui, three on Oʻahu). The affected individual in this current case was exposed to the virus while traveling in a region where dengue is common.

Congress’ $1.6 billion in federal wildfire disaster relief funding falls more than four times short of Maui’s unmet needs, now estimated at almost $7.7 billion in the aftermath of the August 2023 wildfire disaster. The original damage estimate was $5.52 billion.

Maui Police Department spokesperson Alana Pico said: “We are confident that the evidence will demonstrate these claims to be false and will expose those who are deliberately trying to manipulate the legal system to spread misleading narratives.”

Coco Deck Lahaina has announced the launch of the ‘Front Street Magic Show,’ a unique dining and entertainment experience, happening every Tuesday evening beginning April 1, 2025. 

Sage.com, an international technology company, will have 150 volunteers at Lokelani Middle School in Kīhei, Maui on Tuesday, March 11, from 9 a.m to 12 p.m., as part of a regenerative tourism initiative facilitated by Hawaiʻi based nonprofit Kanu Hawaiʻi.

Maui United Way has expanded its support for students attending the temporary Kamehameha III Elementary School in Lahaina, providing additional resources aimed at fostering play, creativity, and healing as the community continues to recover from the 2023 Maui fires.  

The Hawaiʻi HomeOwnership Center collaborated with key stakeholders to release a new, independently-commissioned report Monday examining the effects of construction defect litigation on Hawaiʻi’s housing market—first-time homebuyers, current homeowners, builders, and the overall housing industry.

A lucky Hawaiʻi visitor scored a $510,855 pai-gow progressive jackpot at the California Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas over the weekend.

Maui County principals selected as nominees include: Kimberly Kaʻai, Maunaloa Elementary (Moloka‘i) and Merilee Valentino, Pāʻia Elementary (Maui).

Blood Bank of Hawaiʻi hosts its first Maui blood drive of the year, March 18-20, at the Cameron Center, located at 95 Mahalani St. in Wailuku.

Child & Family Service (CFS), a Hawaiʻi nonprofit, announced the appointments of Dr. Linda Fox, PhD, as Chief Program Officer and Kainalu Severson as Chief Risk & Operating Officer. 

Maui Family Support Services hosts the Early Childhood Resource Fair on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Cameron Center Auditorium. This free, family-friendly event connects parents and caregivers with valuable early childhood resources, local preschools and childcare options.

The bill requires that when more than 1,000 customers experience a power interruption lasting four or more hours, the utility must compensate customers for their actual damages. It also allows utilities to seek a waiver from the PUC if the interruption was caused by uncontrollable factors, such as severe weather, customer tampering, or external disruptions.  

Maui Public Art Corps recently announced a call for artist proposals to create visual, performance or experiential public art installations inspired by a collection of audio-recorded stories of Lahaina.

Several standout marks happened at MIL track and field meet No. 2. Lahainaluna four-time state champion wrestler wrapped up her college career as a member of the team champions from the University of Iowa.

A bill to appropriate $1.5 million to the nonprofit Festivals of Aloha for the 2025 Maui County Fair gained final approval Friday from the Maui County Council and advances to the desk of Mayor Richard Bissen.

The J. Walter Cameron Center has announced its “Setting Sail for the Future” gala, taking place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Grand Wailea Resort. This elegant evening will celebrate the center’s 51 years of service to Maui County and its vision for the next 50 years and beyond.