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Update: arrest made in hit-and-run crash on South Kīhei Rd. that claimed the life of 48-year-old Maui man
A 48-year-old Kīhei man sustained fatal injuries in a hit-and-run crash on South Kīhei Road, Tuesday night. Police say the man was walking north within the northbound lane of travel on South Kīhei Road when he was struck by a possibly a silver or grey Toyota pick-up truck that was also traveling in the same direction.
MauiWES to hold final recruitment events, transition to monitoring participants
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Maui Wildfire Exposure Study (MauiWES) will host its final recruitment events on Feb. 7 and 8, at the Lahaina Comprehensive Health Center.
Ledcor Maui welcomes Clifford Naeʻole as cultural advisor
After more than 30 years as cultural advisor for The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, Clifford Naeʻole joins Ledcor Maui as cultural advisor.
Olowalu, Ukumehame brace for change with state’s plan to move coastal highway inland to combat sea level rise
The $160 million project is part of a yearslong effort to move Honoapi’ilani Highway away from the shoreline and improve access to and from West Maui.
$150K grant supports Maui’s first kauhale for formerly homeless residents
The Nareit Foundation has awarded a $150,000 grant to the nonprofit HomeAid Hawai‘i to support Kīpūola Kauhale in Kahului, the first kauhale community being built for formerly homeless residents in the County of Maui.
Bills envision return of Kalaupapa to Maui County
Companion House and Senate bills make way for the eventual return of Kalaupapa Settlement on Molokaʻi with the rest of Maui County, but after a transparent and extensive public outreach process.
Chinese New Year at Lahaina Cannery, Feb. 7
The Lahaina Cannery Mall welcomes a return of the annual Chinese New Year Celebration on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. This year’s celebration marks the Year of the Snake, packed with cultural experiences, food and entertainment.
Maui police release further details on officer-involved shooting in Pukalani
The Maui Police Department provided an update to the community on the progress of the officer-involved shooting that took place on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in Pukalani. The information was shared during an afternoon press conference at the Maui Police Department’s Wailuku Station.
Maui Public Art Corps presents ‘Hui Moʻolelo: Lahaina’ Film Festival, Feb. 22-23
Maui Public Art Corps in collaboration with the County of Maui, Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House / Maui Historical Society and Lahaina Restoration Foundation will host its fourth Hui Mo‘olelo Film Festival from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 22 and 23, 2025, FREE at ProArts Playhouse in Kīhei.
Hawaiʻi Airports System gets upgraded bond rating
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced the state Airports System bond rating was upgraded by Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) to Aa3 from A1 in advance of its upcoming bond issuance.
Bills to curb rent increases referred to committees, but no hearings scheduled yet
Bills have been referred to committees in both chambers of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature to limit the amount landlords can raise rents for tenants at a time of desperate housing shortages and renters having few, if any, options if they can’t afford demands for higher monthly rent payments.
Maui Council agenda notifications available for council committees
Automated notification of committee-meeting agendas for the 2025-2027 council term are available via online subscription.
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea unveils Komo, dining destination
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea announced its newest culinary addition, KOMO. The intimate 50-seat restaurant, including its 14-seat interactive sushi bar, transforms a portion of the Resort’s lobby into a dining space featuring Japanese cuisine.
Wildfire protection bill advances in Senate; House defers decision-making until Wednesday
The Senate Committees on Labor & Technology and Public Safety & Military Affairs unanimously passed Senate Bill 1383 on Monday at the State Capitol. The bill would prevent wildfires by adopting an extensive revamping of Hawaiʻi’s fire prevention laws, as proposed by Gov. Josh Green’s administration.
Boil water advisory lifted for Upper Kula areas affected by storm
A boil water advisory was lifted today for Upper Kula areas after testing showed no E.Coli and no total coliforms bacteria in the water.
Kīlauea eruption enters Episode 8 with lava fountains at north vent
Episode 8 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at Kīlauea began at 9:52 p.m. HST on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 and is currently fountaining from the north vent.
Working Families Caucus supports labor and workers’ rights in 2025 Legislative Package
Members of the Legislature’s Hawaiʻi Working Families Caucus on Monday were joined by community advocates to present their 2025 Legislative Package, which aims to protect workers’ rights and address priority issues for Hawaiʻi’s families.
Statement from Ulupono Initiative on governor’s executive order to promote and expedite renewable energy initiatives
Ulupono Initiative today commended Gov. Josh Green for issuing Executive Order No. 25-01, “Accelerating Hawaiʻi’s Transition Toward 100 Percent Renewable Energy,” which strengthens Hawaiʻi’s commitment to its clean energy and decarbonization goals.
Senate bill passes to waive SMA permits for rebuilding in historic Lahaina town
A bill to help with rebuilding historic Lahaina town advanced Monday afternoon out of the Senate Water and Land Committee, chaired by Sen. Lorraine Inouye of Hilo, Hawaiʻi Island.
Bill to legalize marijuana for recreational adult use set for public hearing
A bill to legalize adult recreational marijuana use beginning Jan. 1, 2026, will be heard at 2 p.m. today by the House committees on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs and Agriculture & Food Systems.
