Maui News
Maui Adult Day Care Center hosts 2024 Family Caregiver Walk at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, Oct. 19
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center welcomes Maui Adult Day Care Center for the 2024 Family Caregiver Walk on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, from 7 to 11 a.m. This annual event invites the Maui community to celebrate caregivers and support the vital services the organization provides to our kūpuna and their families.
Environmental monitoring report released for Olowalu temporary wildfire debris site
The Maui County Department of Environmental Management and US Army Corps of Engineers have released a third quarterly report on ongoing activities at the Olowalu temporary wildfire debris disposal site.
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New MEO bus for East Maui blessed
A new Maui Economic Opportunity 14-passenger bus that will be running through the streets of East Maui was blessed Tuesday in Hāna with community members, Maui County officials and MEO staff attending.
Maui Fire Department responds to two brush fires overnight
Maui firefighters responded to two brush fires overnight—one in Haʻikū, and the other along the Kūihelani Highway in Central Maui.
Maui Strong Fund grants available for post-wildfire housing and mental health programs
Three new Maui Strong Fund opportunities are available as grants for programs that address solutions for interim- and long-term housing and mental health assistance, the Hawai‘i Community Foundation announced.
‘Historical Investigations in West Maui’ uncovers forgotten Lahaina
A newly released book, “Historical Investigations in West Maui” uncovers forgotten histories of Lahaina in the 19th and early 20th centuries, according to an announcement of the book’s release.
Firewise community hazard assessment completed for Villages of Leialiʻi
In an effort to protect their community from the threat of wildfires, homesteaders with residential lots at the Villages of Leialiʻi in Lahaina have completed a community hazard assessment with the Hawaiʻ Wildlife Management Organization.
Rezoning for Queen Kaʻahumanu Center clears path forward, owner representative says
The representative of the owner of Queen Kaʻahumanu Center is lauding the Maui County Council’s approval of rezoning for the Kahului complex that has struggled in recent years with the decline of brick-and-mortar shopping malls.
Maui paramedic to be honored at Stars of Life Awards Ceremony in Washington D.C.
David Kingdon, a paramedic with American Medical Response Maui County, has been named one of 33 Global Medical Response Stars of Life.
Utility work to impact traffic on Honoapi‘ilani near Kā‘anapali Parkway, Oct. 17
To maintain reliable service, Hawaiian Electric crews will be conducting work for equipment upgrades using bucket trucks on Honoapi‘ilani Highway between mile markers 23 and 24 near Halelo St. across of the Kā‘anapali Parkway in the West Maui area on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The work involves installation of advanced meter equipment and will impact area traffic during this time. No service interruptions are planned for this work.
County hosting Water Use and Development Plan implementation meetings
The first meeting takes place today at Helene Hall for Hāna Sector from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Lahaina Disaster Recovery Weekly meeting canceled tonight due to fire weather warning
Due to today’s Red Flag Warning issued this morning by the National Weather Service and potential power safety shutoffs announced by Hawaiian Electric Co. (HECO), the County announced tonight’s Lahaina Disaster Recovery weekly meeting has been canceled.
University of Hawaiʻi to join Mountain West Conference as a full member, beginning July 1, 2026
The University of Hawaiʻi is joining the Mountain West Conference as a full member effective July 1, 2026.
Scam alert: Maui police warn of spoofed phone calls
The Maui Police Department has been made aware of a recurring scam involving spoofed phone calls targeting members of the community.
Maui’s Jackson Bunch clinches final CT spot in World Surf League
On Wednesday in Brazil, Maui’s own Jackson Bunch became the last surfer to make the cut for the World Surf League’s 2025 Championship Tour, as Marco Mignot eliminated Levi Slawson in the quarterfinals at the Corona Saquarema Pro presented by Banco do Brasil.
Ad 2 Hawaiʻi launches public service campaign application for local nonprofits
Ad 2 Hawaiʻi, a nonprofit organization composed of advertising professionals under the age of 32, today announced the opening of applications for its 2024-2025 Public Service Campaign. This initiative offers 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations across Hawaiʻi the opportunity to receive professional marketing services completely free of charge. The deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 1 at 11:59 p.m. HST.
Hawaiian Electric activates PSPS program in West Maui due to wildfire risk, stands ready to shut off power
With the National Weather Service’s cancellation of the red flag warning for all Hawaiian Islands, Hawaiian Electric has deactivated its Public Safety Power Shutoff watch. As a result, Hawaiian Electric did not shut off power to customers during the watch because of its PSPS program. Any power outages on Wednesday were unrelated to the PSPS program.
Maui County voters: General Election ballots arrive soon, key deadlines and voting info
Maui County’s voters can expect to receive their General Election ballot packages starting Oct. 18.
UH Maui College holds second annual Micronesian dental hygiene event
Members of Maui’s Micronesian community took part in UH Maui College’s second annual Micronesian Dental Hygiene event held Saturday on the college’s Kahului campus.
Hawaiian Electric monitoring wildfire risk conditions
Hawaiian Electric reports the company is monitoring high winds and dry conditions across the state, which may lead to an increased risk of wildfires. If necessary, Hawaiian Electric may implement its Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program to proactively shut off power in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk.
