Maui News
The median sales price for a Maui County home is only one in state to top $1 million
Although some counties saw a drop in home prices at the start of the new year, Maui County was the only one in the state to exceed a $1 million median for single-family homes.
Hawaiian Electric urges customers to prepare for storm impacts ahead of kona low
The company reports that crews are prepared to respond to storm-related outages, but advises that in some areas, power restoration may be delayed due to accessibility issues caused by fallen trees, debris or flooding.
Kona low expected to bring widespread heavy rain to Maui County
The County of Maui is urging the public to monitor weather conditions as emergency managers prepare for impacts from an approaching kona low system.
Paltin to administration: Set up homeowner’s assistance program before federal money is lost
With more than $8 million in federal funds that need to be used by Sept. 30, 2025, Maui County Council member Tamara Paltin is urging the administration to set up a program in order to administer a homeowner’s assistance fund. “The most heartbreaking part to me is that we know we have residents going into foreclosure, behind on HOA fees or property taxes and we have wasted a whole year already of being able to help them,” she said. “This is super urgent to me.”
Gov. Green appoints La Chica and Evslin to serve as Representatives on Oʻahu and Kauaʻi
Governor Josh Green, M.D. has appointed Trish La Chica and Luke Evslin to fill the State House of Representatives seats on Oʻahu and Kauaʻi respectively, after the seats were left vacant due to earlier cabinet-level nominations.
Hawaiian Electric sees brisk pace of solar installations, bringing Maui total to 15,390
In Maui County alone, there are 15,390 private solar systems on the HECO grid, the majority (94%) of which are residential, and 6% are commercial. The systems in Maui County have 145 megawatts of generating capacity.
Space Force retains Maxwell as cultural advisor following 700 gallon fuel spill at Haleakalā
The US Space Force finalized a contract with CKM Cultural Resources Feb. 14 to provide a cultural advisor and monitor in support of the remediation project atop Haleakalā following a fuel spill at the site.
House committees pass measure to provide broad tax relief to Hawaiʻi residents
The measure would double the standard deduction for individual filers from $2,200 to $5,000, and double the personal exemption from $1,144 to $2,288. Additionally, Hawaiʻi’s renters would see relief through increased tax credits.
Hawaiʻi M4.8 Valentine’s Day earthquake was part of ongoing seismic swarm
A 4.8 earthquake Tuesday night on Hawaiʻi Island had no apparent impact on either Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Flood Watch issued Thursday morning to Saturday afternoon as kona low approaches
The NWS reports that flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible as a kona low brings widespread heavy rainfall to the Hawaiian Islands from Thursday into the weekend.
The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course to Host US Open Local Qualifying
The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course in Kahului has been chosen to host local qualifying for the US Open. On Wednesday, April 26, hopefuls from around the state and the country will converge in Kahului in an attempt to earn a spot to compete with the world’s best golfers at this year’s US Open.
Update: 19th Annual Menehune Mayhem planned for May 13-14 at Hoʻokipa Beach Park
Due to a scheduling conflict from the Maui County Department of Parks & Recreation, the Menehune Mayhem event permit had to be pushed back 1 weekend to May 13-14, 2023.
Maui community steps in to help get Makawao bike shop back on road to recovery
After a recent fire severely damaged Makawao bicycle shop Krank Cycles, the shop, which focuses on community outreach, is on the road to recovery. Owner Aaron “Moose” Reichert said his flagship Makawao location nearly lost everything, but people in the community stepped in to help and he’s now opened a temporary location a couple doors down.
Hawaiian Telcom invested $160M to expand fiber infrastructure in 2022
An additional 55,000 locations were enabled with fiber-to-the-premise service in 2022, including parts of Wailuku, Maui, Hawaiian Telcom reports.
Temporary road closure: Front Street between Baker and Kenui
Front Street in West Maui is shut down in both directions between Baker Street and Kenui Street. Maui police say Hawaiian Electric Company is on scene where tree trimming is currently underway.
Hirono urges Biden administration to take new steps to protect reproductive freedom
US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) today joined 11 of her Senate Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden urging the Biden administration to take new steps to protect reproductive freedom. She said the request is being made amidst divided control of Congress and increasing efforts to restrict access to abortion.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Ross Stores Inc. launch fundraiser
Boys & Girls Club of America and Ross Stores, Inc. are hosting their 9th annual in-store fundraiser at local Ross stores throughout Hawaiʻi from Feb. 11 to March 5. All funds raised will go directly to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to support their efforts to ensure academic success for the 15,000 Club members across the state.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority issues RFPs for destination stewardship, visitor education
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority has released two Requests for Proposals to procure brand management and marketing services for the United States, as well as support services for destination stewardship.
House celebrates 30th anniversary of Hawaiʻi Supreme Court decision on marriage equality
Hawaiʻi House Democrats on Monday joined American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi and Hawaiʻi Health & Harm Reduction Center in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court’s decision on marriage equality.
Water service interruption for part of Kehalani at Koa subdivision, Feb. 15
About 70 homes in the Kehalani at Koa subdivision in Wailuku will have their water shut off intermittently from 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, to 5 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, while work is done on the County of Maui water system.
