Maui News
Remote weather stations placed in Lahaina, Māʻalaea to monitor for fire conditions
The technology enables the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry and Wildlife to collect data to predict fire behavior and monitor fire-stoking fuels.
Nominations extended for Maui Non-Profit Directors Association
The Maui Non-Profit Directors Association has extended nominations for three of its awards: Community Business, Humanitarian and Outstanding Nonprofit Executive Director.
University of Hawaiʻi President David Lassner plans to retire at end of 2024
University of Hawaiʻi President David Lassner notified the Board of Regents and employees by email on Tuesday that he plans to retire at the end of 2024.
Woman in critical condition from single-car accident on North Kīhei Road
A 39-year-old woman from Kīhei is in critical condition at Maui Memorial Medical Center after an early morning car crash on Tuesday along North Kīhei Road.
One more wildfire victim identified; bringing total to 75
The Maui Police Department identified one more victim of the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire on Tuesday: James Smith, 79, of Lahaina.
Maui DMV in Kahului to open Saturday by appointment only
Customers will be taken by appointment only from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Walk-in or stand-by tickets will not be issued.
University of Hawaiʻi offering full scholarships to Class of 2024 at Lahainaluna High School
The University of Hawaiʻi is offering full one-year scholarships to every Lahainaluna High School senior to attend any of its 10 campuses.
Advisory Council applicants sought for Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve
The advisory council ensures public participation in reserve management and provides advice to the superintendent of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve.
Kapalua Golf to reopen Bay Course Sept. 20, Plantation Course Oct. 18
Kapalua Golf will reopen its Bay Course on Wednesday, Sept. 20 and its Plantation Course on Oct. 18, 2023.
Festivals of Aloha announces 2023 schedule of events
This year’s Festivals of Aloha theme is “Kāhuli leo leʻa–Hoʻōla o ka wao,” or “Sweet-voiced kāhuli–Savior of the forest,” honoring the kāhuli snail.
‘Play Imua’ store to launch in Māʻalaea for youngest survivors of Maui wildfires
Imua Family Services has partnered with JAKKS Pacific toy company to launch the “Play Imua” store in response to the harrowing wildfires that have devastated homes and communities across Maui.
Update: North Kīhei Road reopens in both directions following vehicle accident
(7:32 a.m., Sept. 19, 2023) North Kīhei Road had reopened in both directions.
Five additional Lahaina wildfire victims were identified; a total of 74 people have been named
This brings the total number of victims publicly identified to 74 of the estimated 97 fatalities, which is down from the death toll of 115 that had been reported for more than two weeks.
South Maui canoe clubs honor Lahaina with honorary paddle
More than 30 club outrigger canoes plus stand-up paddle boards and small canoes gathered on Maui Canoe Club Beach as the sun rose to honor Lahaina fire victims.
Maui United Way opens nonprofit grant applications for Phase 2 of fire disaster relief program
Maui United Way has opened the nonprofit grant application process for Phase 2 of its Maui Fire Disaster Relief program.
Kīlauea summit eruption abruptly ends after six days; shortest since 1982
There have been five eruption events at the Kīlauea summit since 2020. Deputy Scientist-in-Chief David Phillips said this eruption ended suddenly, similar to the previous eruption that spewed lava from June 7 to 19.
American Idol winner Iam Tongi to perform in December at Maui Arts & Cultural Center
“American Idol” Season 21 winner Iam Tongi, who hails from Hawaiʻi, will perform two shows in December at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Biocultural knowledge shared by kūpuna through new ‘Ike Kaiāulu’ video series
While the “ʻIke Kaiāulu” video series is ongoing and will expand over time, the first four installments were recently released and feature experts in the fields of la‘au lapa‘au (medicinal plant collection), wood carving, kilo limu (seaweed observation), and stewardship of special areas.
New green leaves signal recovery for Lahaina’s historic banyan tree
Arborists who are volunteering their time and expertise to save a 150-year-old Banyan tree burned during the Lahaina fire indicate the growth is a positive sign for its long-term recovery.
Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents solo exhibits by Chenta Laury, Holly Wong
The Maui Arts and Cultural Center’s Schaefer International Gallery will host two concurrent exhibitions, “Chenta Laury: Adaptive Frameworks” and “Holly Wong: Mending Body / Mending Mind,”featuring diverse fiber, sculpture and immersive installations that explore themes of identity and resilience.
