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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.
New Maui Rain Garden to Promote Pollution Prevention, Driver Safety
The project funnels rainwater from HWY-M’s office rooftop to nourish a garden planted with native foliage, and will be used to support the state Highway Division’s ongoing efforts to safeguard Maui’s environment and promote highway safety.
Kahului Ranks in Top 10 Midsize Cities For Chefs
Kahului was named the No. 7 midsize city for chefs in a study from business research group AdvisorSmith.
76-Year-Old Kahului Woman Charged with Negligent Homicide
A 76-year-old Kahului woman was charged with first degree negligent homicide in regards to a motor vehicle fatality that took place on Jan. 7, 2019.
Maui Metropolitan Area Designated Most Dangerous in the State for Pedestrians
According to the report in the decade between 2008 and 2017, drivers struck and killed 226 pedestrians in Hawai‘i. A disproportionate number of the deaths were kupuna.
Third Day of Record-Breaking Temps in Kahului
The National Weather Service reports that the temperature in Kahului on Monday reached 93 degrees, breaking the old record of 91 set for that day in 1978.
Brown Water: Waihe‘e to Kahului & Honokōhau to Honua Kai
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for waters from Waiheʻe to Kahului in Central Maui and Honokōhau to the Honua Kai property in West Maui.
Tropical Storm Didn’t Impact Gas Prices
Hawai‘i gas prices decreased slightly in some areas and climbed in other areas over the past week, according to the AAA Hawai‘i Weekend Gas Watch.
96th Maui Fair Parade Applications Now Available
The 96th Maui Fair is now accepting participant applications for the parade which will take place on Oct. 4, 2018 at 4:30 p.m.
