Maui News
Department of Housing undergoes pre-budget scrutiny
The Maui County Council’s Housing and Land Use Committee conducted a preliminary review last week of the Department of Housing in preparation for the Council’s annual budget deliberations.
Maui firefighters respond to 15 incidents during second kona storm
The Maui Fire Department responded to 15 incidents directly related to the Kona Storm 2 that affected the state over the weekend.
MFD suspends search for woman swept away in flooding at ʻĪao
The Maui Fire Department, in consultation with the Maui Police Department, suspended the search for the 71-year-old woman, who reportedly slipped into the Wailuku (ʻĪao) River near the Waiehu bridge on Saturday morning.
Public review begins for Front Street home in Lahaina historic district
Bourbon Neat LLC is seeking permits to build a $2.5 million single-family home on a vacant lot at 1191 Front St. in Lahaina. The project has triggered a formal environmental review due to its location within a historic landmark district. The proposed one-story, 1,830-square-foot residence includes a 600-square-foot, two-car garage and a 321-square-foot lānai. The […]
MEO bus service on Molokaʻi returns to normal, except for East route
MEO bus services on Molokaʻi are slowly returning to normal following the recent kona storms, with the exception of the East route.
Update: HIDOE schools reopening on Maui and Molokaʻi; closures continue on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Education reports that school will reopen on Wednesday on Maui and Molokaʻi; but storm impacted school closures continue at select campuses on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island.
Hawaiian Electric warns of scams targeting businesses on Oʻahu, Maui, including a prominent hotel in Waikīkī
Hawaiian Electric is alerting customers to a string of scams mostly targeting businesses on Oʻahu and Maui that are likely connected, including an incident last week involving a man who approached the front desk of a Waikīkī hotel and warned that power would be shut off within an hour if payment was not made by calling “Hawaiian Electric.”
Emergency Farmer Relief Program to help farmers and ranchers impacted by kona storms
The Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity announced the establishment of the Emergency Farmer Relief Program for farmers and ranchers statewide who were impacted by the recent storm systems – Kona Low 1 and Kona Low 2. Farms, ranches and businesses may apply to receive a one-time grant of $1,500 to address immediate needs resulting from the storm. A total of $500,000 has been authorized for this emergency grant program from DAB restricted funds.
Military officials, community members discuss the future as military land leases near expiration
Convened by the Hawaiʻi Coordination Cell, 150 participants gathered to discuss community concerns on military lease renewals, emphasizing the impacts to the environment and culture.
Lawmakers rebuke state energy office over $1 billion error
State lawmakers bluntly rebuked the Hawaiʻi State Energy Office after the agency admitted a $1 billion calculation error in a study promoting liquefied natural gas imports.
Maui Food Bank preparing airlift of food supplies to Molokaʻi following storm impacts
The Maui Food Bank is coordinating with local partner agencies and the Maui Emergency Management Agency to support mass feeding efforts on Molokaʻi following recent severe weather impacts.
Governor submits request for Presidential Disaster Declaration following devastating kona low storms
Gov. Josh Green has submitted a formal request to the President of the United States for a Major Disaster Declaration to support statewide recovery efforts, following two consecutive kona low storm systems that caused widespread damage across Hawaiʻi.
Several storm-impacted County parks, recreation facilities remain closed
Several County of Maui parks and recreation facilities remain closed today, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, following assessments of damage in storm-impacted areas, according to the County Department of Parks and Recreation.
STEMworks Launches Healthcare Student Placement Program
Maui Economic Development Board’s STEMworks™ program is expanding its summer internship programs with the new Healthcare Student Placement Program from June 9 – July 17, 2026. This paid job shadowing opportunity in healthcare is exclusively for Maui County students.
FEMA provides more than $5.7 million to support Maui fire survivors
FEMA has approved $5.7 million in funding to support state-managed recovery programs as a result of the 2023 Hawaiʻi wildfires. These funds directly support individuals, families and communities by addressing some of their most urgent needs after a disaster.
Free Renters’ Rights Training offers education to Hawaiʻi tenants and landlords
Local tenants and landlords are invited to attend a Renters’ Rights Training on Wednesday, April 1, from 5-7 p.m. This free event will provide residents with vital information geared towards housing stability, strategies for addressing housing issues, and resources for navigating landlord-tenant challenges.
Next of kin sought in identifying 13 unclaimed bodies on Maui
The Maui Police Department, in coordination with local mortuaries and healthcare partner, is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating next of kin for several deceased individuals within Maui County. These individuals remain unclaimed and are currently under the custody of the respective agencies listed below.
Draft EIS published for Hoʻonani Village development in Puʻunēnē
The Maui Planning Commission called for an environmental impact review for the proposed 1,608-unit Hoʻonani Village development in Puʻunēnē, and developers have delivered a draft study with public comments due May 7. The state Office of Planning and Sustainable Development published the three-volume document Monday, initiating a 45-day public review period for the project planned […]
Flood Watch through this afternoon
The National Weather Service has extended the Flash Flood Warning for Maui until 10:30 a.m. At 7:16 a.m., radar showed heavy rain over east Maui. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour. The heaviest rain is falling over the Kaupō area. Additional heavy showers are expected through the morning. Flash flooding is ongoing.
Community-wide donation drive mobilized to support Molokaʻi flood recovery
The donation drive will take place on Wednesday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kahului Shopping Center parking lot (next to Burger King). Community members are encouraged to drop off much-needed supplies and volunteer their time to help collect, sort, and prepare donations for transport to Molokaʻi.
