Lahaina’s recovery plan calls for measures to improve emergency response
Projects would boost on-call staffing and technology used by the county's emergency management agency, as well as improve evacuation access.
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Monday Morning MIL: Seabury dominates cross country championships, heads to state meet Saturday on Maui
In football, King Kekaulike deals Kamehameha Maui its first MIL loss to force a Division II title game. And in volleyball, Maui Prep clinched its first MIL D-II title and will join three other MIL teams in the state tournaments this week.
Rebuilding hundreds of affordable housing units burned in Lahaina fire is key priority of county’s recovery plan
The long-awaited draft plan, released last week, also calls for improving communication networks, expanding evacuation routes and boosting emergency response technology and staffing.
Union workers at Maui Health hospitals plan to strike in 10 days if contract talks still tied up
Maui Health said it has contingency plans in place for a strike and that all facilities will remain open, as talks continue over the three remaining major issues: wages, benefits and staffing.
Former Baldwin linebacker launches fieldhouse to help young Maui athletes train on island
JoJo Dickson wishes he'd had more opportunities as a kid growing up on Maui. Now he dreams of providing that for young athletes at The Underdog Foundation Fieldhouse, which is set to open Nov. 9 in Kahului.
Short-term rentals, housing after fire among top issues in Maui County Council races
Even with the political factions that have split the council in recent years, candidates on both sides of the aisle are cautious when it comes to the mayor's proposal of completely phasing out short-term rentals.
Monday Morning MIL: Seabury Hall’s Yu, Maui High’s Arisumi win air riflery titles
Arisumi successfully defended her girls MIL individual crown, while Yu's gold medal is his first win in four years of competing. The MIL will send 13 girls and 12 boys to the state tournament Oct. 29 on O'ahu.
Maui County trying to collect millions in overdue visitor lodging taxes
Hundreds of property owners have been notified recently that they owe back taxes. The county has struggled to collect the tax since it was imposed in 2021.
Hawaiʻi-Washington State football game brings together former Kamehameha Maui teammates
The meeting between the Warriors' Karsyn Pupunu and Cougars' Kapena Gushiken will mark the first time that two former Kamehameha Maui teammates have played against each other in a game at the highest level of competition in college football.
Maui County has 3 charter amendments on November ballot. What would they change?
The proposed amendments address the need for full-time staffing of the Board of Ethics; make it easier for people to serve a second term on county boards and commissions; and better define the role of the Salary Commission.
Monday Morning MIL: Bears beat Lunas in football; closer to state berth
Senior wide receiver Antone Sanches, who filled in at quarterback for injured Jordan Carbonell, scored lone touchdown of game on a 1-yard dive into the end zone.
Once banned in schools, ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i now part of push to make Maui County government bilingual
A new department and positions for Hawaiian language specialists are opening the doors for the rise of a language that was suppressed for decades.
Pandemic, shipping costs sunk the century-old Maui Fair. Can a former mayor revive it?
Bringing back the annual fall tradition of thrilling rides and delicious food booths is a challenge made tougher by high costs and the county's focus on rebuilding Lahaina after the 2023 wildfire.
Maui County wants exemption to pesticide ban at Waiehu golf course, some public parks
Parks officials claim organic products approved for use haven't been working well at the golf course, but one council member says they've had three years to get into compliance.
After Lahaina fire ruled ‘accidental,’ survivors still want accountability, compensation
Some families are struggling to rebuild and plan for the future with the timing of the proposed $4 billion settlement for survivors up in the air.
Monday Morning MIL: Baldwin girls volleyball chasing unprecedented state championship
The Bears, who are 11-0 in the MIL and clinched a state tournament berth, are hoping for a big sendoff for their eight seniors, who've grown up playing volleyball together.
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