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Update: Police identify 25-year-old who died in motorcycle crash Saturday in Kahului
A 25-year-old male from Kīhei died at the scene of a single-vehicle motorcycle crash at approximately 12:04 a.m. on Saturday in Kahului, according to the Maui Police Department.
West Maui prepares for return of tourism: Merriman’s serves thousands of meals since August fires
As West Maui prepares for the return of tourism on Oct. 8, restaurants and businesses are adjusting to the ongoing need of residents while also gauging services for visitors. Since Aug. 10, Chef Peter Merriman and his team have fed thousands of displaced residents impacted by the fires, giving free meals to 1,000 people daily and serving approx. 45,000 meals in the first seven weeks of response.
Mexican Consulate visits by appointment at Maui Economic Opportunity Oct. 14-15
The Mexican Consulate will process passports, birth certificates, IDs, and voter registration forms at Maui Economic Opportunity in Wailuku on Oct. 14 and 15.
County provides messages to visitors, community as West Maui officially reopens Sunday to tourism
As the phased reopening of West Maui officially begins Sunday, the County of Maui is distributing a series of videos for the Maui community and its visitors.
$177 million in federal assistance provided so far to Maui fire survivors
Since the Maui wildfires of Aug. 8, more than $177 million in federal assistance has been approved for 6,210 households, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Survey: Hawaiʻi population expected to plunge as high living costs curb family growth
A survey by Made in the USA Surrogacy found that couples in Hawaiʻi would like to have 1.6 children, which is 0.3 lower than the current average of 1.96.
Imua Camp Discovery runs for keiki aged 6-8 on Oct. 9-13
Imua Discovery Garden in Wailuku is holding “Camp Discovery” for children ages 5-8 during Fall Break that runs Oct. 9-13.
Lahaina schools prepare for students to return with health and safety guidance
Dr. Rebecca Winkie, area superintendent of the Hāna-Lahainaluna-Lānaʻi-Molokaʻi Complex, sent a letter to parents and guardians of students attending Lahaina schools to provide information about the reopening plans.
Study unveils humpback whales found in deep tropics during breeding season
A study recently published in Frontiers has unveiled an interesting facet about humpback
whales: they venture far beyond their traditional breeding grounds, traveling to the deep
tropical oceans during the winter months.
Moloka‘i residents share concerns with Hawai‘i DLNR over environmental issues, preservation
The Hawai‘i State Department of Land and Natural Resources held a community listening session on Moloka‘i, where residents addressed pressing concerns related to environmental preservation, water management, and the protection of the island’s coral reef.
Molokaʻi community cleaned up debris from 50-foot pleasure boat grounded on reef
After heavy surf broke apart the 50-foot pleasure boat Mega that had grounded Oct. 3 on the reef off of ʻIlio Point, the Moloka‘i community came together to clean-up the debris that littered Pāpōhaku Beach.
Portions of Upper Kula, Lahaina removed from Unsafe Water Advisory
The Maui County Department of Water Supply has removed Upper Kula Area 2A and Lahaina Area 1 from the Unsafe Water Advisory.
Structure fire causes $4M in damage to Kapalua home
A home on Plantation Club Drive in Kapalua sustained $4 million in damage during a fire early Wednesday morning, Oct. 4.
Diamond Head Theatre’s benefit performance of Mamma Mia! for Maui raises $20,011
Diamond Head Theatre presented Mamma Mia! For Maui, during a special, sold-out performance on Wednesday night, in which all ticket sales went to the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund.
Crews continue to monitor Olinda fire for hot spots and smokers two-months later
Two days shy of the two-month anniversary of the start of the 1,000-acre Olinda Fire, daily fire patrols continue, according to a state Department of Land and Natural Resources news release. Firefighters from the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife continue checking for hot spots and smokers.
Special Edition of Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival announced in Wailea, Maui, Nov. 18
“Taste Our Love For Maui” unites eight exceptionally talented chefs, each deeply connected to the island’s rich heritage for one-night only on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. at Humble Market Kitchin by Roy Yamaguchi and Wailea Beach Resort.
Maui Council to hold special council meeting Oct. 12 on wildfire-debris removal
Chair Alice L. Lee made the announcement saying the bill establishes standards and procedures for the removal of hazardous waste, fire debris and hazard trees from properties damaged or destroyed in the August 2023 wildfires. The council passed the bill with amendments on first reading yesterday.
Department of Health to conduct Maui needs assessment survey
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health announced today it will conduct a needs assessment survey for residents affected by the wildfires. The DOH survey will assess ongoing priorities identified by the community and barriers to accessing healthcare and other essential services.
Coast Guard, USACE, FEMA and EPA members meet to discuss Maui wildfire response operations
Members of the US Coast Guard, US Army Corps of Engineers, Federal Emergency Management Agency and Environmental Protection Agency met last Tuesday on Maui to discuss the status of various missions.
Maui police narrow ‘Credible List’ of unaccounted for individuals to 10
The Maui Police Department has narrowed its list of unaccounted for individuals from the Aug. 8 Lahaina wildfire to 10 people. The updated list was released on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.
