Maui News
7 people still on credible missing list from Lahaina fire; remains of 1 person left to be identified
The Maui Police Department says there is only one person’s remains left to be identified of the 98 remains found in the fire zone.
Julie Moss put Ironman on the map in 1982; she’s back in Kona to support all-women’s championship
Ironman World Championship competitor Julie Moss reflects on 1982 race and her relationship with Hawai’i ever since.
Update: Maui police locate missing 45-year-old man
Damon Johnson was last seen at about 1 p.m. Oct. 12 in the area off Hana Highway, between the Airport Access Road and Hookele Street in Kahului.
Evacuation route for Lahaina schools completed for emergency use
An emergency evacuation route has been completed in time for the reopening of three Lahaina schools: Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary, Lahaina Intermediate and Lahainaluna High.
Dr. Kenneth Luke appointed as administrator of Hawai‘i State Hospital
The Hawai‘i Department of Health selected Dr. Kenneth Luke as the new administrator of the Hawai‘i State Hospital in Kaneohe on Oʻahu.
Maui Fire Department conducting live fire training Oct. 13, 16 and 17 in Waikapu
The Maui Fire Department is conducting live fire training on Oct. 13, 16 and 17 as part of its 39th recruit class in Waikapu.
Upcountry residents invited to discuss impact of wildfires during community conversation in Kula
The goal of this meeting is to collectively begin to create a path toward a fire and water resilient Upcountry community.
Maui man using online name Duckfat34 sentenced to 10 years for child enticement, drug trafficking
US Chief District Judge Derrick K. Watson on Tuesday sentenced Lyle Cummings, 47, of Maui, to 10 1/2 years of imprisonment and seven years of supervised release for attempted coercion and enticement of a child to engage in sexual activity and trafficking cocaine and crack.
Reentry begins Oct 16 for two more zones in the Lahaina burn zone: 14 C and 14D
Maui County is lifting the Disaster Area Restrictions for owners and residents with vehicle passes in Zones 14 C and 14 D, beginning Oct. 16.
Māla Wharf reopening to recreational boaters Saturday — earlier than expected after Lahaina fire
Māla Wharf’s ramp and facilities are reopening full-time for recreational vessel activity beginning at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, and commercial permittees are being informed by letter of commercial vessel operations opening on Monday, Oct. 16.
Hui O Ka Wai Ola launches 4 new water testing sites in West Maui in response to Lahaina wildfire
The organization, a partnership between The Nature Conservancy, Maui Nui Marine Resource Council and West Maui Ridge to Reef Initiative, has continued actively monitoring coastal water conditions in West Maui since the wildfire and was the first group to perform post-fire sampling in the area.
AARP Hawaiʻi hosting classic board games in Pāʻia on Oct. 15
AARP Hawaiʻi invites the public to play classic board games at Kaunoa Senior Center in Pāʻia on Oct. 15.
Mayor Bissen proposing 3 water bill categories for customers affected by Maui fires
For customers whose water was used to help put out the Maui wildfires in August, a claim form can be submitted for reimbursement.
10th Annual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival: Nov. 3-4
The 10th Annual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival will take place Nov. 3 and 4, offering a unique shopping opportunity and showcasing local Maui County businesses.
EPA air sampling data shows good air quality following wildfires in Lahaina and Kula
EPA tested for metals including lead and arsenic, asbestos, particulate matter, and 42 compounds called volatile organic compounds.
Maui County Council to take action Oct. 12 on bill about alternative fire debris removal program
The Maui County Council is scheduled to take final action on Bill 86 about an alternative program for fire debris removal at a special 9 a.m. meeting at the Kalana O Maui Building in Wailuku.
Police publicly identify 2 more victims of Lahaina fire; bringing total to 96 of 98 known fatalities
The Maui Police Department on Wednesday identified two more victims of the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire: Leslie Smith, 80, and Dale Richter, 66, both from Lahaina.
Maui Disaster Relief Fund suspends new applications after overwhelming response
The suspension of new applications will allow the fund to streamline efforts and expedite assistance to wildfire victims.
Hawai‘i congressional delegation introduces resolution to honor victims, first responders of Maui wildfires
The resolution was led by Sen. Mazie Hirono in the U.S. Senate and Rep. Jill Tokuda in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Hawaiʻi governor orders US and state flags at half-staff to honor lives lost in attacks on Israel
To honor the lives of those lost, including Americans, that began with the attacks on Israel over the weekend, Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green has ordered the United States and Hawai‘i state flags be flown at half-staff at state facilities.
