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The rain is coming again: Why a third major storm in a month is heading for Hawai‘i
A winter and spring of record-setting rainfall in Hawaiʻi likely is linked to record-breaking heat on the U.S. West Coast, the National Weather Service said.
Walmart Foundation commits up to $250,000 in grants for Hawaiʻi disaster relief
The Walmart Foundation highlighted relief efforts in Kahului and on Molokaʻi in announcing a commitment on Friday of up to $250,000 in grants to Hawaiʻi Community Foundation and Lāhui Foundation to support disaster relief and long-term recovery across Hawaiʻi.
Update: Maui Flood Advisory extended to 1:30 p.m.
The National Weather Service has extended a Flood Advisory for the island of Maui until 1:30 p.m. At 11:13 a.m., radar continued to show heavy rain over north facing slopes of Haleakalā, including the Hāna Highway.
Ocean rescue: Paddler airlifted two miles offshore of Spreckelsville
A Maui man was airlifted to safety after becoming separated from his outrigger canoe offshore of Spreckelsville on Tuesday afternoon. The incident was reported at 4:17 p.m. on Jan. 6, along the north shore between Pāʻia and Kahului.
EIS preparation notice filed for Hoʻonani Village mixed-use project
Developers have filed an environmental impact statement preparation notice for the Hoʻonani Village mixed-use development proposed for 1,600 residential apartment units near the old Puʻunēnē sugar mill on 166 acres off of Hansen Road in Kahului.
County DWS lifts Stage 1 Water Shortage for Central and South Maui
Following recent rainfall and ongoing community water conservation, the County of Maui Department of Water Supply is suspending the Stage 1 Central and South Maui water shortage, effective immediately and until further notice.
Portion of Vevau Street to close temporarily Friday for Kahului Transit Center electrical work
A portion of Vevau Street in Kahului – between Kāne and School streets – will temporarily close to public vehicular traffic from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, due to an electrical project at Kahului Transit Center, according to the County of Maui Department of Transportation. Maui Bus and pedestrians will still be allowed to utilize the roadway during this time.
Urban Design Review Board set to review Kahului Civic Center project Oct. 7
The Maui County Urban Design Review Board is scheduled Oct. 7 to review design plans for the proposed Kahului Civic Center mixed-use complex, a project that pairs more than 300 affordable rental apartments with a civic center featuring a wave-inspired roof design.
Homeless community is back 4 years after clearing of Amala Place. What will Maui County do this time?
County is already removing some trash but says it is all consensual, and nobody is being forcibly removed.
Successful ‘Ag in the Classroom’ brings 1,000 keiki Upcountry for a day of learning
Imagine an outdoor classroom on the green grassy slope of a volcano, where the teacher is on horseback, and the students are learning about the soil, water and plants around them. This imaginary classroom is real—it comes to life once a year during the “Agriculture in the Classroom” Field Trip, an annual educational event put on by Maui County Farm Bureau.
Kahului man reported missing after failing to return home from work
James Dando, 47, of Kahului was reported missing on Thursday, April 3, 2025, after he failed to return home from work. Dando was last seen on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at approximately 7:45 a.m., leaving his Kahului residence and heading to work in Lahaina. Dando has no vehicle, and his cellular phone is turned off.
Continued conservation in Central, South Maui urged amid Stage 1 Water Shortage
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply is reminding Central and South Maui visitors and residents to continue to conserve water under the Stage 1 Water Shortage.
Update: Special Response Team renders device safe at Kahului intersection; suspected IED was likely an improvised pyrotechnic device
At approximately 8:20 a.m., SRT personnel and an MPD Bomb Technician performed an X-ray of the device before rendering the device safe via a water disruption shot. Upon further investigation, it was determined the contents were more likely an improvised pyrotechnic device rather than an IED.
Water service outage from Kahului Airport to Mama’s Fish House in Pāʻia
The Department of Water Supply reports a water service outage due to a 12″ mainline repair. The affected area is from the Kahului Airport Fire Station to Mama’s Fish House in Pāʻia and is tentatively scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, April 18, 2024.
Food trucks affected in Lahaina wildfires resurface in Maikaʻi Market grand opening
This past Saturday, proprietors of five distinct food trucks commemorated the bittersweet grand opening of their new home, Maikaʻi Market, in Kahului.
Proposals sought for collaborative mural design at 2 new Kahului fitness courts
The selected artist(s) will be commissioned to develop an innovative design that engages a diverse public audience and celebrates the site’s history, culture and sense of place. All professional artists and arts groups are welcome to apply.
Single-family home catches on fire in Kahului Sunday
The damage is estimated to be around $150,000 to the structure, and $5,000 to contents, officials said in a statement.
Central Pacific Bank breaks ground on state-of-the-art Kahului Branch
Central Pacific Bank begins construction on its new Kahului Branch, promising a modern space that fosters community connections while prioritizing sustainability.
Empty ball field in Kahului may be future rehab center for Maui kupuna
Maui kupuna would have a new, two-story rehabilitation facility for physical, occupational and speech therapy under a $64.2 million project proposed by Hale Makua Health Services.
Maui Lane Closures, Feb. 20-26
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
