Maui News

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, in conjunction with the University of Hawai‘i and County of Maui’s Office of Economic Development, invites the Maui community to Kinipōpō Hīna‘i ma Pukalani, ‘Bows vs. Silverswords, to be held on Nov. 1 and 2 on Maui. The two-day event will feature men’s and women’s exhibition basketball games and a clinic for Maui keiki in grades four to six.

Thursday’s brush fire in Piʻihana burned 4.6 acres before it was 100% contained at 5 p.m. Crews remained on scene overnight to continue mop-up and address any flare-ups. The area received light trade showers overnight and this morning. Firefighters will continue to monitor the area throughout the day today. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health issued a Stop Work Order for the Individual Wastewater System project at 4400 Oneone Road, which uncovered multiple human burials . This decision comes after persistent advocacy from the local community, cultural descendants, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to protect iwi kūpuna (ancestral remains) and ensure the integrity of cultural and environmental resources in the area.

The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for the East facing shores of Maui, Molokaʻi, Hawaiʻi Island, Kauaʻi and Oʻahu until 6 p.m. on Saturday.

The AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch reports that gas prices are experiencing a slight decline in most cities. The statewide average price for regular unleaded is $4.59, which is one cent less than last week and 18 cents lower than a year ago. The national average gas price is $3.15, which is four cents less than last week. 

The Environmental Impact Statement Preparation Notice for the Kaheawa Wind 1 Continued Use Project has been published and is now accepting public review and comment through Nov. 22.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health has identified a new travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu, bringing the number of total cases to 13 identified in the state in 2024 (one on Kauaʻi, three on Maui, nine on Oʻahu). The individual traveled to a region where dengue is known to be spread.  

Three County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation permit offices in Central Maui, West Maui and South Maui will be reopening service windows starting this month for walk-up customers seeking County community center permits. 

The gasoline-powered bus needs to be delivered to MEO Moloka‘i, 380 Kolapa Place, Kaunakakai, between Nov. 1, 2025 and March 30, 2026.

This view of the Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was captured Monday night from atop Haleakalā on Maui by resident Jeanna Thacker. Residents throughout the state have been sending in imagery of the comet as it makes its appearance over island skies.

The Coast Guard medevaced an ailing man from a commercial fishing vessel 78 miles offshore Kahului, Maui, Tuesday. Personnel aboard the 70-foot fishing vessel Pacific Dragon II, reported that a crew member was experiencing abdominal pain.

The County of Maui is working with the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council and SoilThrive Hawaiʻi LLC to pilot Reef-Friendly Landscaping practices at Waiehu Golf Course and Ichiro “Iron” Maehara Stadium in Kahului, according to a Maui Nui Marine Resource Council.

Maui Health Foundation’s Housing for Healthcare initiative is accepting interest from healthcare professionals for 31 transitional housing units in Kahului, including 16 brand new, 4-bedroom, single-family homes, and 15 accessory dwelling units (‘ohana units). Homes will be available for lease at below-market rates to healthcare professionals working in Maui County. Preference will be given to eligible healthcare workers displaced by the Maui wildfires.

Ahead of the general election on Nov. 5, hundreds of ʻōpio, kamaʻāina and first-time voters took part this week in “Walk to the Box” events in Wailuku, Honolulu and Hilo, waving signs and walking together to drop off their ballots at voting centers. The events were organized by Our Kaiāulu Votes, a coalition of schools and community organizations striving to inspire voter participation across Hawai‘i. 

A coalition of dedicated community leaders has announced the formation of the Hoʻōla iā Mauiakama Disaster Long Term Recovery Group, aimed at delivering ongoing recovery assistance to residents impacted by the August 2023 wildfire disaster.

Maui Arts & Cultural Center has announced the third iteration of its new program series, ACTIVATIONS: After Hours at the Gallery.

Kīhei 4th Friday’s Spooky October Halloween Town Party will take place at Azeka Shopping Center Mauka, the “Heart and Soul” of Kīhei, on Friday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Maui Economic Opportunity’s Hāna Branch has been busy transporting East Maui residents to the Festivals of Aloha activities and joining in the parade over the weekend.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is reminding everyone that toxic lead can be present in many common facets of life, work and hobbies.

Motorists are advised of potential traffic delays as 10 modular homes for wildfire survivors are transported from Kahului Harbor to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Kilohana temporary housing site in Lahaina. The hauling is scheduled nightly from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27 through Wednesday, Oct. 30.