Hāna farmers face years of recovery for crops lost in Kona storm
Some farmers say they won't know how bad the damage is until they see how their storm-impacted trees fare when harvest time rolls around.
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West Maui resort’s emergency erosion measures, blocked beach access stir public pushback
The Hyatt Regency Maui says it needs to shore up the beach after last month's Kona storm swept away much of the sand, but community members say it will lead to more beach loss.
Spurred by fatal 2023 Lahaina blaze, a West Maui fire station project gets key approval
The Olowalu Fire Station, a privately funded project on donated land, would cover a growing residential community where fire is a risk and serve as a critical emergency hub between West and Central Maui.
$7 a gallon: Hawai‘i gas prices continue ‘unprecedented’ climb amid war in Iran
Hawai'i gas prices reached a record high this week, and Moloka'i saw some of the highest rates, recently surpassing $7 a gallon in what some say is a first in their lifetime.
The rain is coming again: Why a third major storm in a month is heading for Hawai‘i
A winter and spring of record-setting rainfall in Hawaiʻi likely is linked to record-breaking heat on the U.S. West Coast, the National Weather Service said.
Maui oceanfront condo damaged by 2025 flood did not survive 2026 storm. Owners association blames county inaction
The Kīhei Kai Oceanfront Condos said it would not have suffered the catastrophic loss of a building if Maui County had addressed three issues regarding an undersized bridge, permits and flood development violations.
La‘akea Village kicks off ‘ambitious’ 4-year goal to build homes for adults with developmental disabilities
La'akea Village has wanted to build housing since it was created in 2000 but hasn't had the capacity to carry out a project until now, the head of the organization said.
Wailuku Water Co.’s damaged system has left farmers without water. Who will repair it?
Maui County says Wailuku Water Co. should fix system damage caused by storms, but the private utility said it is financially strapped and that the county county could do the work faster under the governor's emergency proclamation.
Displaced by storm damage, over 100 Kula Hospital patients cope with separation between Maui, O‘ahu facilities
Eight of the nine residents at Kula Hospital's Hale Makamae, a facility for developmentally disabled individuals, had to be moved off island.
Neighboring islands show aloha as donations pour in to Moloka‘i to aid storm cleanup of homes, fishponds
Lahaina residents returned the favor after the Moloka'i community was among the first to respond with boatloads of emergency supplies after the fires.
Second Kona low storm showed flood risks in Lahaina’s fire-bared landscape
Residents say more a new flood control project and better stormwater management is sorely needed.
Changes upslope could help curb South Maui’s mud flooding issue, experts say
The combination of a changing climate and development have made South Maui more susceptible to flooding over the years.
Flood-prone Kīhei Crossroads for sale as its popular businesses remain closed from latest storm
In June of 2025, the popular strip shopping center near the Kīhei Canoe Club and the surrounding vacant land went on the market for $15.85 million.
‘Worst it’s ever been’: In Hāna, power and roads still limited days after storm
The town's clinic had to discard $15,000 to $20,000 worth of refrigerated vaccines and medicine, while local stores also lost thousands of dollars worth of products.
As flood waters recede, Kīhei is left with a muddy mess, coastal erosion and road damage
The worst road damage in Kīhei was across from Kamaole Beach Park II, where a large section of pavement collapsed leaving a big hole with exposed pipes and debris.
Monday Morning Maui Sports: Kamehameha Maui’s Pa‘u Spencer to continue football career at Whitworth University
The 6-foot-4, 290-pound Kamehameha Schools Maui senior offensive lineman has grown up fast and hopes to follow in the footsteps of his older siblings, both standout collegiate athletes.
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