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GEN Korean BBQ House opens in Kahului; grand opening Saturday

GEN Korean BBQ House will hold a grand opening Saturday of its first Maui location at the Puʻunēnē Shopping Center in Kahului, the national restaurant chain known for its “grill at your table” experience announced today. A “soft” opening was on Monday.

Update/Fatal: Pedestrian struck by vehicle while crossing street in Kahului, Maui

Update: A pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle in Kahului on Friday, has since succumbed to his injuries and died while at the Maui Memorial Medical Center early Saturday morning. Police have identified the pedestrian as Randal Takatani, 65, of Kahului.

Rains resulting flooding, flashing lights at some Maui intersections

The Piʻilani Highway in Kaupō is closed from Mile 19 to Mile 21 due to flooding. As of 8:33 a.m., Maui police have closed South Kīhei Road from North Kīhei Road to Kūlanihākoʻi Street due to flooding at multiple intersections. Motorists should avoid the area.

Update: Police identify 25-year-old who died in motorcycle crash Saturday in Kahului

A 25-year-old male from Kīhei died at the scene of a single-vehicle motorcycle crash at approximately 12:04 a.m. on Saturday in Kahului, according to the Maui Police Department.

Hawaiʻi’s first SONIC Drive-In opens in Kahului, Maui, Feb. 20

Hawaiʻi’s very first SONIC Drive-In opens on Maui, Monday Feb. 20, 2023. The opening will feature the debut of the new SONIC Teriyaki Burger, developed exclusively for the Maui drive-in in partnership with the Aloha Shoyu Company.

Pedestrian suffers critical life-threatening injuries, struck by vehicle on Hāna Highway

A 51-year-old man sustained critical life-threatening injuries after he was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the Hāna Highway on foot on Thursday morning.

Maui Police Launch Robbery/Assault Investigation Following Reported Stabbing

The victim, a 42 year old man, formerly of Colorado, suffered a stab wound and other injuries. Police say he was transported to the Maui Memorial Medical Center for medical treatment.

Maui Lane Closures, Feb. 20-26

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Road Paving on Pūlehu Road, May 20-24

A portion of Pūlehu Road from Hansen Road to Hoʻokele Street will be repaved from May 20 to 24, 2019.

Hansen Road Utility Pole Replacement, April 6

Maui Electric will replace a utility pole along Hansen Road between Hāna Highway and Pūlehu Road on Saturday, April 6, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Groundbreaking for Maui’s New Ho‘okele Shopping Center

Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. will break ground on the 94,000-square-foot Hoʻokele Shopping Center in Kahului, Maui on Tuesday, March 13, 2018.  

Portion of Pūlehu Road to Close Dec. 13-15

The partial closure of Pūlehu Road is part of the County’s pavement preservation program. Work hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Plan Your Route: Maui Lane Closures Jan. 28 – Feb. 3

In Kahului, utility installations will result in lane closures on Hāna Hwy in both directions between Hoʻokele St and Hansen Rd TODAY from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Police Remind Motorists of New Hoʻokele Traffic Signal

Maui Police issued a reminder to motorists today to drive carefully in the area of the new traffic signal at Hāna Highway and Hoʻokele Street in Kahului.