Maui News

“The people of Hawai‘i have seen how quickly a wildfire can spread and the devastation it can bring – Maui is still coping with the consequences,” HI-EMA Administrator James Barros said. “We want to assure everyone that we are keeping close watch, but we need your help to reduce risk.”

The Real Estate Commission and Community Associations Institute Hawaiʻi Chapter will host “Condorama XI,” on Nov. 18. This educational webinar, featuring expert speakers on condominium-related topics, is free and open to the public.

At 90 years old, Malia Johnson, a dedicated educator and member of the South Maui Learning Ohana, continues to shape the vision of Kīhei Charter School, focusing on experiential education, community-based learning, and smaller class sizes.

Japan Airlines raised over $132,000 through various fundraising efforts, including mileage donations and collection boxes, to aid communities affected by the Maui wildfires.

Friday’s Dive Into Education event was the first of its kind organized by students aimed at motivating their peers to become educators, and help to address Hawaiʻi’s teacher shortage.

Researchers from the UH Mānoa Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology Shark Research Lab captured underwater video of a 30-foot whale shark feeding a mile off Kāneʻohe Bay near Kualoa Ranch.

Host Lanai Tabura kicks off the season with accomplished Maui musician, Joshua Kahula, the lead singer of Nuff Sedd. Kahula’s most recent project, E OLA MAUI, is a collaboration with filmmakers and artists across Hawaiʻi is a tribute to the families of Maui impacted by the August fires, www.eolamaui.com. A resident of Lahaina and father of three, Kahula shares recipes that fit his family’s busy lifestyle.

Hawaiian Electric will use a helicopter to perform routine power line inspections on Maui on Monday, Nov. 6 to Thursday, Nov. 9, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Exact times and locations are subject to change depending on weather conditions.

The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 10 a.m. today to 6 p.m. Monday. Relative humidity is forecast to be as low as 40% and will reach its lowest during the afternoon hours.

Join fellow paper crafting enthusiasts on Nov. 18 at “Creativity for a Cause” to assist Stampin’ Up demonstrators who lost their homes in the Lahaina wildfires.

With the Lahaina fire — that has led to the closure of about 600 businesses, according to the Hawai’i Small Business Development Center, and forced many others to change course — the Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival has become a lifeline for some businesses and a symbol of economic recovery for Maui.

Update: The fire near Kapalua Airport is now 100% contained as of 5:15 p.m. Crews remained on scene to extinguish hotspots at last report.

The St. Anthony School in Wailuku is hosting an Open House on Nov. 18, offering students and parents an opportunity to explore its historic campus, meet teachers and staff, and learn about its long-standing tradition of providing Catholic education to Maui’s youth.

The US Small Business Administration has announced a 6-month deferment period for Maui businesses affected by the Hawaii wildfires.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 a.m. Sunday to 6 p.m. HST Monday. This replaces the Fire Weather Watch that had been issued earlier.

Stacy Kealohalani Ferreira has been appointed as the new chief executive officer (Ka Pouhana) of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs following the departure of Dr. Sylvia Hussey in July.

Three hundred jobs for impacted workers are available through the DLIR Workforce Development Division and Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. to assist with debris removal, damage cleanup and the delivery of humanitarian assistance.

“We have come today to lament with you, to mourn with you, and to grieve with you,” Bishop Silva said in his homily, standing next to rows of flickering candles; each representing a loved one lost in the devastating Lahaina wildfire on Aug. 8.

The Live Like Tre Foundation announced the recipients of the Live Like Tre Foundation Scholarships for the academic year 2023-2024. These individuals were selected for their embodiment of the spirit of the foundation’s mission to inspire acts of kindness, love and positive impact in their communities.

County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and residents with vehicle passes from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Monday, Nov. 6 and Tuesday, Nov. 7, in Zones 6E and 9D.