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Flare up of Kauaʻula fire burns in hills above Launiupoko
Fire crews battled a flare-up of a wildfire in West Maui overnight in the area above Launiupoko. The flare-up was reported shortly before 6 p.m.
Molokaʻi man arrested on suspicion of second degree murder
A Molokaʻi man was placed under arrest on suspicion of second degree murder after authorities were called to his home and discovered the body of a lifeless female within the home.
Update: Brush fire burns 8 acres in Māʻalaea, now 100% contained
An afternoon brush fire burned 8 acres in Māʻalaea since it was first reported at 1:49 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. Fire crews were able to gain 100% containment by 5:40 p.m.
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims: Hawaiʻi had 60 traffic deaths in six months
In Hawaiʻi, there were 527 traffic-related deaths from 2017-2021. From January through June 2022, there were 60 fatalities statewide, compared to 46 during the same period in 2021.
Cast members on hand for Maui screening of “The Wind & The Reckoning”
The award-winning made in Hawaiʻi film, “The Wind & The Reckoning,” makes its way to Maui’s Consolidated Theatres Kaʻahumanu. The first Maui screening was held on Friday, with an additional screening tonight, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022.
UH Maui College Offers Free CNA Trainings across Maui County
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College is offering free training for individuals residing on Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi, and Maui (including Hāna in East Maui) to become Certified Nurse Aides during the spring 2023 semester. Classes run from Jan. 9 to May 12, and involve both online and in-person instruction.
98 students from Japan participate in educational beach cleanup in Hawaiʻi
The students, who arrived in Honolulu on Nov. 16 on Hawaiian Airlines’ flight from Osaka, are participating in a special educational excursion. As a part of their trip, students had an opportunity to learn Sustainable Development Goals highlighting the environmental threat of plastic marine litter.
Hāna Highway intermittent closures for repairs at Waikani Stream
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is advising motorists of intermittent closures of Hāna Highway (Route 360) at the Waikani Stream Bridge at mile post 19.5 on Thursday, Dec. 1 and Friday, Dec. 2 between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Imua Family Services’ Holiday Toy Drive at Wailea Village, Nov. 21-Dec. 7
Wailea Village’s shops, boutiques and restaurants are working together to collect new and unwrapped toys to benefit the ʻohana and keiki of IMUA Family Services. From Nov. 21 to Dec. 7, kamaʻāina and visitors are encouraged to drop off toys at Aloha Hat Company, HUE Home + Design, and Sabado Art Gallery.
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court to hear lawsuit challenging legality of Maui houseless “sweep”
The Hawai’i Supreme Court decided Thursday to hear a lawsuit challenging the legality of a September 2021 “sweep” that Maui County officials conducted of a houseless encampment near Kanahā Beach Park.
Gov. Ige extends emergency disaster relief for Maui axis deer crisis into January
Governor David Ige issued a fifth proclamation relating to the Maui County axis deer crisis, extending the disaster emergency relief period through Jan. 17, 2023.
Haleakalā Waldorf School 37th Holiday Faire, Dec. 3
The Haleakalā Waldorf School’s 37th annual Holiday Faire takes place on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Surfer pulled unresponsive from waters at Kanahā, Maui
A male surfer was pulled unresponsive from waters about a half mile off of Kanahā Beach Park Friday morning, Maui fire officials said.
24-hour closure at Honoapiʻilani Highway and Kakaʻalaneo Drive ends
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation advises motorists that future lane closures will be needed for this project, but are not anticipated to be as extreme.
Speed limit permanently reduced to 35 mph along a portion Kula Highway
Maui motorists are advised that the posted speed limit on Kula Highway (Route 37) between Lower Kula Road in the vicinity of the United States Post Office and Copp Road will be reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph in both directions.
Lahaina Gateway welcomes new specialty retailers
The Lahaina Gateway shopping center has announced new and upcoming tenants, bringing more specialty retailers to the growing West Maui community starting this November through fall 2023.
Relax this holiday season with yoga at the Maui Ocean Center
Maui Ocean Center hosts twice weekly Aquari-Om yoga classes, with a portion of proceeds from ticket sales to support sea turtle rescue and coral restoration efforts on Maui.
Maui Street Market accepting applications for food truck entrepreneurs
Maui Food Technology Center will provide security cameras, water, trash service, relief stations and six gazebos with picnic tables.
Justice Department: Two Maui men found guilty of hate crimes for racially motivated attack in Kahakuloa
After a two-week jury trial, a federal jury today found Defendants Kaulana Alo-Kaonohi, 32, and Levi Aki, Jr., 33, each guilty of a hate crime for what prosecutors described as “racially motivated attacks” on C.K., a white man, when he attempted to move into the home he had purchased in their Kahakuloa neighborhood.
Twelve More Streams in East Maui’s Huelo region gain Interim Instream Flow Standards
The State Commission on Water Resource Management amended interim instream flow standards on Tuesday for 12 streams and tributaries in the Huelo region of East Maui, and reserved water for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
