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As e-bikes grow in popularity, Maui County and state lawmakers try to curb dangerous riding
Measures would require helmets for underage riders and bar “exhibition riding” like wheelies and stunts.
‘Ha‘ikū creeper’ frightened community for months as victims, neighbors waited for police action
Maui police said they arrested an individual this week in connection to multiple home break-ins but provided few details, including the name of the suspect.
New Pā‘ia siren expected in late 2026, as recent emergencies show they’re no longer a ‘last resort’
Sirens used in last week’s fire and the tsunami warning earlier this summer show how the approach to sounding the sirens has changed since the deadly 2023 Lahaina blaze.
Petition calls for Holomua Road closure after 380-acre fire; houseless community says it’s not to blame
Maui County is moving closer to installing gates on the road, but residents and emergency officials aren’t sure it will deter people from starting fires.
Maui County Council voted to urgently close Holomua Road for safety reasons. One year later, it’s still open
Gates to restrict access to the road could be installed anywhere from six months to a year or more. As they sit in limbo, houseless community members living there worry where they’ll go next.
Campaign contributions show what’s at stake in Maui County Council elections
Money is flowing into the most closely contested races for the council, including the South Maui race, and contributions from vacation rental organizations reflect the hot-button proposal to ban short-term rentals that the council will have to consider.
