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County DOT to hold two Kīhei community events about Park Maui on July 24, 25
The County of Maui Department of Transportation will hold two community events on July 24 and 25, 2025, in Kīhei to provide updates on the Park Maui program and gather community input. The events aim to inform residents, businesses and visitors about the County’s new parking management initiative, which focuses on improving parking access and efficiency in high-demand areas.
Gov. Green vetoes 8 bills; House will not call special session to override
Gov. Josh Green vetoed eight bills Thursday, including one involving tax credits for economic development and diversification. House Speaker Nadine Nakamura said the House would not call a special session to override the vetoed measures because it’s “not necessary at this time.” As of Thursday, Green had taken action on 304 of the 320 bills […]
Two-hour Kaʻahumanu Avenue closure set Saturday morning for Pā‘ū Parade
Motorists should plan to avoid Kaʻahumanu Avenue between Lunalilo Street and Kahului Beach Road on Saturday morning. The road will be closed in both directions from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for the 2025 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pā‘ū Parade, according to the Department of Transportation.
Puʻunēnē Avenue widening project reaches 40% completion; work set to finish second half of 2026
Work on the state’s $25.5 million Puʻunēnē Avenue road widening project is around 40% complete, according to state Department of Transportation Director Ed Sniffen in an email Wednesday. The projected timeline for the entire project to widen the roadway from two to four lanes is either late third quarter or early fourth quarter of 2026. […]
Honuaʻula Partners seeking design review of Piʻilani Highway widening project
Honuaʻula Partners will go before the Urban Design Review Board on May 6 for a design review of its project plans for widening a portion of Piʻilani Highway from two to four lanes in Kīhei. The board’s design review is a preliminary step before taking the $48 million highway improvement project before the Maui Planning Commission […]
Maui Planning Commission recommends approval of Honuaʻula project condition changes
By a 5-2 vote, the Maui Planning Commission is recommending approval of proposed amendments to project district zoning conditions attached to development of the controversial Honuaʻula master-planned community in South Maui. After a meeting recess on March 11, the commission passed a main motion on March 25 to approve all amendments proposed by the Maui […]
Helmet safety requirements advance in House Transportation Committee
The House Committee on Transportation recommended approval of two bills requiring the use of helmets — one for minors while using a skateboard and one, for anyone of any age, while using a moped.
SSFM International welcomes Morris Atta as Senior Project Manager
SSFM International announced Morris M. Atta, Esq., JD has joined the firm as a Senior Project Manager, effective February 2025. Atta has an extensive background in public administration, land management and infrastructure planning.
House Finance Committee approves its draft of the state’s fiscal 2025-26, ’26-27 budgets
Maui County highlights in the House Finance Committee draft budgets for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 include $1.6 million in both fiscal years for Kamehameha III temporary school in Lahaina and $12 million in fiscal 2026 and $6 million in fiscal 2027 for Maui Health System.
MEO electric bus and charging station blessed in Puʻunēnē
Maui Economic Opportunity blessed a new electric-powered bus and Level 2 charging stations Thursday morning as the nonprofit that runs the Maui Bus paratransit and the county’s specialized Human Services transportation systems laid the foundation for an EV future.
University of Hawaiʻi team awarded for AI system that detects, prevents car crashes
A team at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa developed an artificial intelligence system that uses multiple types of sensors to detect and prevent potential crashes at intersections.
Olowalu, Ukumehame brace for change with state’s plan to move coastal highway inland to combat sea level rise
The $160 million project is part of a yearslong effort to move Honoapi’ilani Highway away from the shoreline and improve access to and from West Maui.
House panel recommends passage of bill to prohibit homeless encampments near schools
The House Committee on Human Services & Homelessness advanced a bill Thursday to prohibit homeless encampments near schools.
Written test for driver’s permit now available online statewide
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., and the four county mayors announced the availability of a new online option to take the written learner’s permit test. As of Dec. 11, 2024, Hawaiʻi residents meeting the minimum age to test for a learner’s permit for a driver’s license can take a Home Driving Knowledge Test at https://knowtodrive.com/hawaii
Schatz presses HUD on Maui recovery efforts, calls for additional federal funding
At a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Tuesday, Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) pressed federal officials on the recovery efforts on Maui and called for additional federal funding.
Expect traffic delays with night hauling of Kilohana temporary modular homes
Maui traffic delays can be expected from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. the next day on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 16-17, according to the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation. Trucks will be hauling temporary modular homes for wildfire survivors from a baseyard on Hansen Road to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Kilohana temporary housing site in Lahaina.
Lanes closed at Kaʻahumanu and Papa Avenue intersection for nighttime work
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation advises highway users that lanes will be closed at the Kaʻahumanu Avenue (Route 32) and Papa Avenue intersection for traffic signal work from 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 until 6 a.m., Friday, Nov. 15.
Night road work set Nov. 12 for intersection of Nāpilihau Street and Honoapiʻilani Highway
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation advises highway users that lanes will be closed periodically at the Nāpilihau Street and Honoapiʻilani Highway intersection for striping work from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Nov. 12. If needed, work will continue on Nov. 14.
Maui state highway lane closures set for various roadway projects through Nov. 15
The state Department of Transportation has announced Maui road work projects through Friday, Nov. 15.
Hawaiʻi Youth Transportation Council established for climate mitigation
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is inviting youth ages 11 to 24 on all islands to apply to serve on the inaugural Hawaiʻi Youth Transportation Council. The deadline to apply is Nov. 25.
