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In council rematches, candidates dive into development, tourism, homelessness, water
Candidates tackled issues facing their districts as they vie for seats on a council whose balance of power could change in this election.
Maui farmers brace for approaching storms after major crop losses in year of extreme weather
Farmers were still recovering from major damage and crop losses in the Kona low storms in March when Hurricane Lala swept by in August.
Hurricane Lala washed out Nāhiku bridge. Nobody seems to know who’s responsible for rebuilding the ‘lifeline’
Darrell Richard, one of the six residents trapped by the collapse, said he’s grateful for the deliveries of supplies but worried about the future. “I don’t need gas,” he said. “I need a bridge.”
Pay for Starlink or ‘climb a hill’: How rural Maui endured Hurricane Lala without power, internet, cell service
After outages in recent storms, many frustrated residents are seeking out the satellite-based Starlink or other ways to stay connected in emergencies.
Bissen swept all districts in Maui County mayoral primary, including Sugimura’s backyard
The incumbent mayor gained the biggest advantage over Sugimura in West Maui, where the recovery from the 2023 wildfire put his reelection bid to the test.
Visitor to Maui airlifted after suffering an injury during a fall at Pipiwai Trail in East Maui
A 62-year-old visitor was airlifted to safety after suffering injuries in a fall while hiking on the Pipiwai Trail in the Kīpahulu area of East Maui on Friday afternoon.
Visitor dies in East Maui, another suffers critical injuries at Koki Beach
One person died, and another was transported to the hospital in critical condition after being pulled unresponsive from waters in East Maui. The incident was reported Wednesday morning at Koki Beach in Hāna.
Mayor Richard Bissen bringing Holomua Kākou back to East Maui
Mayor Richard Bissen will bring Holomua Kākou back to East Maui on Monday, July 27, and Tuesday, July 28, 2026, as part of his ongoing efforts to bring County government directly to Maui County’s rural communities.
Kālepa project closes remote East Maui roadway during daytime hours on weekdays
Hāna Highway at Kālepa Point is closed to traffic on weekdays (M-F) between mile markers 38 and 39 while Kālepa Rockfall Netting Replacement project work is conducted. Work takes place Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and is anticipated to last five months.
Section of road in Kaupō will be closed 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. May 4-8 due to geotechnical work
A section of Piʻilani Highway in Kaupō will be closed to all traffic — except for emergency vehicles — from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly Monday, May 4, to Friday, May 8, 2026, for repairs project roadwork, according to County of Maui Department of Public Works.
Hāna farmers face years of recovery for crops lost in Kona storm
Some farmers say they won’t know how bad the damage is until they see how their storm-impacted trees fare when harvest time rolls around.
MEMA issues flood advisories for flood prone areas in preparation for new kona storm
South Kīhei has been identified by MEMA as an area at high-risk of flooding due to significant sediment accumulation from the recent kona low storm. Ongoing cleanup efforts are focused on restoring drainage capacity, but elevated flood risk remains. Other areas of moderate-risk include ʻĪao, East Molokaʻi, Lahaina, and East Maui.
‘Worst it’s ever been’: In Hāna, power and roads still limited days after storm
The town’s clinic had to discard $15,000 to $20,000 worth of refrigerated vaccines and medicine, while local stores also lost thousands of dollars worth of products.
Hāna metals collection event to be held March 5 and 6
East Maui residents may drop off appliances, automobile batteries, tires, propane tanks and scrap metal during a Hāna metals collection event on March 5 and 6, 2026.
Additional site for rock scaling work along Hāna Highway
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is notifying the public of upcoming intermittent road closures at mile marker 19.5 on Hāna Highway (Route 360), for rock scaling work.
Who should get first crack at water licenses in Hawaiʻi? This bill wants it to be the counties
The proposal comes at a time when Maui County is hoping to one day take over the private system used to divert streams in East Maui.
Two visitors airlifted to safety during flash flooding in East Maui
Two visitors were airlifted to safety after rapidly rising waters prevented them from crossing a stream safely and cut them off from their hiking party, Wednesday.
With ‘tougher session’ ahead, Maui Nui lawmakers strategize on seeking funding for fire recovery, housing
A lagging economy will mean a tighter budget and tougher choices for lawmakers as the Legislature opens today.
State clarifies Central Maui pumping data; groundwater aquifer limits are under review
State water regulators have clarified data regarding groundwater pumping in Central Maui, acknowledging that while current withdrawals exceed official sustainable yield limits, those limits are conservative estimates that are now under re-evaluation. The clarification comes following an Oct. 28 staff briefing before the state Commission on Water Resource Management. The main focus of the briefing […]
Nation’s first communal dialysis home in Hāna needs repairs to keep operating at full capacity
Before Hale Pōmaika‘i Community Dialysis Center opened 16 years ago in Hāna, patients had to travel four-hours roundtrip to Central Maui three times a week for the life-saving treatments.