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Disaster area residential restrictions to be lifted for Zones 9F and 9G in Lahaina
Maui County Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and residents in Zones 9F and 9G with vehicle passes from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Nov. 3 and 4.
Hawaiʻi House Finance Committee visits Maui to see projects, programs; learn community needs
Members of the Hawaiʻi House Finance Committee, led by Chair Kyle T. Yamashita, visited Maui to view firsthand several projects and programs supported by the State Legislature, and tour state-owned properties in Lahaina and around the island.
Unsafe Water Advisory lifted for remaining areas of Upper Kula
The Department of Water Supply has lifted the Unsafe Water Advisory for Upper Kula, removing the two remaining areas, UK-2B and UK-5.
Stage 1 Water Shortage declared for Upcountry, Maui
The Department of Water Supply has declared a Stage 1 Water Shortage for water consumers in the Upcountry, Maui service area. The service area includes Makawao, Upper and Lower Kula, Haʻikū, Pukalani, Kokoma, Kaupakalua, Ulumalu, Kēōkea, ʻUlupalakua, and Kanaio.
Maui police launch Cold Case Detail for unsolved homicides, missing persons cases
The Maui Police Department today announced the establishment of a dedicated Cold Case Detail with a primary focus on unsolved homicides and missing persons cases.
Maui Fire Department wildland training, Nov. 1
The Maui Fire Department will be conducting wildland live fire training on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 from around 8:30 a.m. to noon in the fields below the Maui Tropical Plantation.
Hawai‘i Democrats seek a ‘just recovery’ for Lahaina
Hawai‘i Democrats urge a ‘just recovery’ for Lahaina; State Central Committee adopts resolution urging elected leaders to ensure transparent, equitable investments to restore the Lahaina community
MFTC seeks local businesses to participate in 49th Annual FoodEx Japan Show
The Maui Food Technology Center is seeking local businesses interested in showcasing their products at the 49th Annual FoodEx Japan. This event is scheduled to take place at the Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo International Exhibition Center Tokyo from March 5 to 8, 2024.
DOH: Financial recovery, permanent housing identified as greatest needs for Lahaina
An assessment conducted by the Hawaiʻi Department of Health identified the greatest needs of Lahaina residents affected by the wildfires and evaluated the impact on their physical and mental health.
UH Maui College culinary students pivot from food prep to packing produce
Thursday mornings are particularly busy—and rewarding—for the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College’s culinary arts program purchasing class. Instructor Natasha Joslin and her seven students, along with some campus and community volunteers, pack up 200 boxes of local produce that are distributed later in the day to UH Maui College students and community members affected by the August wildfires.
Hawaiian Airlines reconnects Kona and Haneda via nonstop flights
Hawaiian Airlines restarted nonstop service between Tokyo Haneda and the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole – a route that was paused on March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
50th Maui County Senior Fair set Nov. 18 at Maui Mall
Older adults and their families are invited to attend the 50th Maui County Senior Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at Maui Mall Village in Kahului.
Maui police release body worn camera footage from Aug. 8 wildfires
Disclaimer: GRAPHIC CONTENT (Police body camera footage contains profanity). “There’s been multiple narratives about what took place on the day of those fires. This body worn camera footage makes it very clear and convincing that the Maui Police Department—the men and women of MPD—went above and beyond, and their actions reflect the finest tradition of this noble profession,” said Chief Pelletier.
Waterfall-climbing fish in Hawaiʻi threatened by climate change, human activity
Research out of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa focused on ʻoʻopu nākea — a type of goby fish found only in Hawaiʻi — to link the importance of the mountain to ocean approach in the stewardship of the state’s natural and cultural resources.
Kula fire debris removal to begin in 2-4 weeks; hazardous site assessments start in Lahaina
Another key milestone in the recovery of Lahaina began on Oct. 27 with the initiation of hazardous site assessments of burned property conducted for the US Army Corps of Engineers.
UH Mānoa ranks high globally in oceanography, atmospheric sciences, other subject areas
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is highly ranked in the world in a variety of subject areas, including oceanography, atmospheric sciences and travel industry management, according to two premier comprehensive subject rankings.
Credible missing persons list drops to 4 people unaccounted for from Lahaina fire
On Oct. 30, the Maui Police Department’s credible list of unaccounted for individuals from the Aug. 8 Lahaina wildfire has dropped from five people to four individuals.
Visitor Industry supports future leaders for Maui
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association recently partnered with UHMC’s Hospitality & Tourism Career & Customer Service class in providing the first on-site visit for Maui High School students enrolled in the early college class. Maui High School students joined UHMC students at The Grand Wailea this semester, for a first-hand experience of the hospitality industry. In […]
Host sites needed for grant-funded jobs program for workers dislocated by fires
Four virtual informational sessions will be held this week for Maui nonprofits and other organizations interested in becoming a host site for a grant funded jobs program for workers dislocated by the wildfires.
Visitors to Maui in September 2023 following the Lahaina wildfires was half the volume of the same period in 2022
The impacts from the Maui wildfires were significant in September 2023 with both visitor arrivals and visitor expenditures down by more than 50% for Maui for the month compared to 2022.
