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KCA calls for state support on water infrastructure and fire mitigation
The Kula Community Association (KCA) has formally called on Gov. Josh Green and the State of Hawaiʻi to take urgent action in advance of what is expected to be another challenging wildfire season in Upcountry Maui.
Community meeting July 2 on proposed Kahekili Highway slope repair project
Community members are encouraged to attend a July 2, 2024, meeting on proposed road and slope repairs along Kahekili Highway in the vicinity of Mile 15 – a narrow, fragile portion of roadway that connects Kahakuloa and West Maui. The community meeting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, at Waikapū Community Center, 22 E. Waikō Road, Waikapū, according to the County of Maui Department of Public Works.
71-year-old woman rescued after her vehicle takes plunge off Kahekili Highway
A 71-year-old Maui woman and her dog are safe after the vehicle they were in plunged off the Kahekili Highway on Friday.
West Maui visitors advised to leave Lahaina and Maui; airlines reporting open flights
A mass bus evacuation for visitors will be staged at Sheraton Maui Resort in Kāʻanapali this afternoon and take visitors directly to Kahului Airport. Five County of Maui buses, each with a capacity of 49 people, and five Polynesian Adventure Tours buses, each with a capacity of 50, will provide the transportation, with the first wave of buses scheduled for around 4 p.m.
Justice Department: two Maui men sentenced for 2014 racially motivated attack in Kahakuloa
Two men from Maui were sentenced in federal court for their racially motivated attack on a white man who was attempting to move into their neighborhood of Kahakuloa. Kaulana Alo-Kaonohi, 33, was sentenced to 6.5 years in prison; and Levi Aki Jr., 33, was sentenced to four years and two months in prison.
Rescue at “Olivine Pools”: 3 visitors knocked down by large wave, treated for injuries
All three were transported by the Emergency Medical Service for treatment of injuries. Fire officials say one woman suffered lacerations, one had an arm injury, and the man had injuries to his head and neck. All were described as visitors in their mid-20s.
Preliminary work for Kahekili Highway slope repair project set for Oct. 17-24
Drilling of soil test borings for the Kahekili Highway slope repair project will be done in Kahakuloa on the south side of Waihali Gulch, in the vicinity of Milepost 15, from Oct. 17 through Oct. 24, 2022.
“Historic” drought conditions in Maui County accompanied by record low stream flow
Officials with the State Commission of Water Resource Management say a significant lack of rainfall across the island has resulted in a lack of groundwater recharge and surface flow at streams and rivers.
Preliminary work postponed for Kahekili Highway slope repair project
Preliminary work has been postponed for the Kahekili Highway slope repair project, which had been scheduled for Feb. 28 through March 9, 2022. New road closure dates will be announced when available.
Preliminary work announced for Kahekili Highway slope repair project
Topographic survey work and drilling of soil test borings for the Kahekili Highway slope repair project is now scheduled for Feb. 28 through March 9, 2022, in Kahakuloa.
Update: Kahekili Highway slope repair project postponed
The planned closure of Kahekili Highway at Milepost 15 has been postponed because of a breakdown in a drilling rig needed for the project, the Department of Public Works, Engineering Division announced.
Public Notice of Roadwork Planned for Kahekili Highway, Nov. 4-5
GP Roadways and the County of Maui announce planned roadwork on the Kahekili Highway from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 4 and 5, 2021.
LIST: Maui Lane Closures, May 29-June 4
The state Department of Transportation will be conducting road work this week that will result in lane closures at various locations. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Two Maui Men Charged in Alleged 2014 “Hate Crime”
The indictment alleges that, on Feb. 13, 2014, Kaonohi and Aki “willfully caused bodily injury to C.K., and attempted to cause bodily injury to C.K. through the use of a dangerous weapon (a shovel), because of C.K.’s actual and perceived race and color.”
Emergency Slope Stabilization in Honokōhau Complete
State workers began slope stabilization at 10 sites along Honoapiʻilani Highway on Feb. 26 following rockfalls on Feb. 22 and Feb. 23.
Missing Man Last Seen Jan. 16 in Kahakuloa, Maui
The Maui Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating Ikaika Gamponia, who was reported missing.
Body Found on Shoreline Near Kahakuloa
Maui firefighters were called to the Ohai Trail in the Kahakuloa area for reports of a body found on the shoreline.
Kahakuloa Bridge Replacement to Close Crossing For 10 Days
Work to replace Kahakuloa Bridge along the Kahekilli Highway will separate the Wailuku and Kapalua sides of Kahakuloa Village for 10 days.
Montana Man Dies, Teen Daughter Rescued at “Olivine Pools” on Maui
A 46-year-old man from Montana died after he jumped in the ocean to save his 15-year-old daughter who was swept in by a wave at the “Olivine Pools” on Maui.
Services Set for Beloved Maui Musician, Uncle Richard Ho‘opi‘i
Services for beloved Hawaiian music entertainer, Uncle Richard Hoʻopiʻi, will be held on Saturday March 24, 2018 at War Memorial Gymnasium from 3 to 9 p.m.
