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A council committee backed the $1.7 million purchase of land that could be used in the short term to house volunteers helping with rebuilding and to store construction materials.
Seabury Hall was 28-4 overall (28-1 against Hawai'i teams) and all of its wins were by at least 10 points, as the Spartans rolled to the Division II state championship.
In 2019, 57% of Maui County public high school graduates attended college immediately after graduation. In 2023, that number had fallen to 46%.
The state says the homes will be converted into a kauhale -- a community of tiny homes with shared amenities -- though the location has yet to be determined.
Maui High School's Aika Swanson was the only state swimming champion from the Maui Interscholastic League this season, winning the 500-yard freestyle on Saturday in the K. Mark Takai/HHSAA state swimming and diving championships.
Construction of the permanent site for the Lahaina wildfire and debris is currently underway in Central Maui on recently purchased land and is expected to be completed in June.
The Sacred Hearts School third-grader won the title last month, the first ever for a Maui wrestler at the prestigious tournament
Federal laws prevent the state from barring commercial boat activity in the area.
Planning officials say some residents are waiting for the bill to pass in order to rebuild their properties.
The tiny school has won the last three MIL Division II championships and this year won a championship-round game at the state tournament for the first time
Maui County and the state have done studies on ways to respond to flooding and improve drainage in the areas, but some residents feel they’re not taking fast enough action.
More than 50 community members showed up for a planning meeting for the "Olowalu: The Road to Resilience" study being developed due to the upcoming realignment of Honoapi'ilani Highway from Ukumahame to Olowalu.
The $160 million project is part of a yearslong effort to move Honoapi'ilani Highway away from the shoreline and improve access to and from West Maui.
Spartans beat Bears 2-1 in scrimmage to prepare both for the state tournaments this week
Rents have dipped since the beginning of 2024, but advocates worry more people will be without housing or leave the island if more isn't done.
Both the nonprofit and a land conservation expert described the $1.5 million purchase as a rare victory in a state where so many other lands are being sold and developed.
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