My Island Headlines: Maui County (2024)

News

MEMA: No emergency after outdoor warning siren sounds off in Paia

Updated: Sep. 13, 2024 at 9:58 AM HST

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By HNN Staff

Officials said they received multiple reports around 8 a.m.

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Building deterioration prompts relocation of mail services for a Maui community

Updated: Sep. 11, 2024 at 5:07 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

Customers will have to go a bit further to retrieve their mail for the time being.

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Maui County to conduct survey on quality of life, resident satisfaction

Updated: Sep. 10, 2024 at 7:20 AM HST

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By HNN Staff

Randomly selected residents will receive emails or phone calls to participate, the county said.

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Maui-born violinist brings musical education to her home island

Updated: Aug. 27, 2024 at 1:27 PM HST

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By Jonathan Masaki

For as far back as she can remember, Kisa Uradomo has always been passionate about playing the violin.

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As survivors scattered from Lahaina, seeking all eligible claimants remains a challenge

Updated: Aug. 16, 2024 at 4:57 PM HST

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By Daryl Huff

There are some lawsuits designed to find them.

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Lahaina recovery efforts ahead of schedule but massive challenges remain

Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 4:27 AM HST

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By Daryl Huff

The government spared no expense in housing survivors, clearing debris, and restoring basic infrastructure.

News

‘We love you’: Paddle out off West Maui commemorates 1-year anniversary of Lahaina wildfires

Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 8:01 PM HST

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By Chelsea Davis

Aside from hundreds out in the water, hundreds more watched from shore.

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Survivors share about life after losing loved ones in Maui fire last August

Updated: Aug. 6, 2024 at 6:25 PM HST

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By Chelsea Davis

Two days before the anniversary of the Maui wildfires, survivors share how they are coping after losing loved ones in the inferno.

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State marks milestone in restoration of Lahaina harbor nearly 1 year after wildfires

Updated: Aug. 6, 2024 at 8:10 AM HST

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By HNN Staff

The fuel dock is just one of many construction projects that are planned to restore the harbor.

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8 people displaced after fire tears through Kahului condo

Updated: Jul. 29, 2024 at 2:49 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

Maui fire officials said the flames began sometime just before 3:20 a.m. Sunday.

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Suspicious item near Maui school prompts evacuation, bomb squad response

Updated: Jul. 23, 2024 at 4:51 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

Police were called to an area near the intersection of Lono Avenue and Hina Avenue.

News

Maui County considering 2 proposals that could impact Lahaina rebuilding

Maui Mayor Richard Bissen is proposing to allow destroyed buildings in Lahaina to be rebuilt, even if they don’t meet current zoning rules.

News

MPD: California couple hid on side of the road while alleged carjacker taunted them

Updated: Jun. 27, 2024 at 5:41 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

Police say the couple hiked up a mountain for hours before they found help.

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Amid housing crisis, Maui commission considers phasing out thousands of vacation rentals

Updated: Jun. 25, 2024 at 5:59 PM HST

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By Chelsea Davis

Already, about 4,000 residents have left Maui since the disaster.

News

Maui police ask for help finding suspect involved in deadly Kahului hit-and-run

Updated: Jun. 22, 2024 at 10:13 AM HST

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By HNN Staff

Police are asking Maui residents if they recognize the red Sedan involved in the incident.

Local Headlines

FEMA to extend temporary housing program for Maui fire survivors

Updated: Jun. 10, 2024 at 12:32 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

The deadline was supposed to be Monday.

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3 men cited for fishing violations within Maui’s Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve

Updated: May. 28, 2024 at 11:53 AM HST

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By HNN Staff

DLNR said the Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve is a nursery for some of Hawaii’s “most important and unique marine resources.”

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Just 20% of residents have the income needed to buy a ‘typical home’ in Hawaii: Report

Updated: May. 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM HST

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By Chelsea Davis

Home sales have hit a 25-year low.

Local Headlines

UH Maui College holds first commencement since wildfires, celebrating resilience

Updated: May. 10, 2024 at 9:16 AM HST

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By HNN Staff

"Our community has pulled through together stronger than ever."

News

Maui mayor requests proposals for ‘after-action report’ 9 months after Maui wildfires

Updated: May. 8, 2024 at 8:22 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

Exactly nine months after the Maui Wildfires, there’s a new effort to scrutinize the emergency response.

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3 separate brush fires, a condo fire keep Maui firefighters busy

Updated: May. 8, 2024 at 4:36 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

One of the fires lasted several days.

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Over 2,500 customers without power in Upcountry Maui

Updated: May. 8, 2024 at 9:37 AM HST

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By HNN Staff

Officials said crews are investigating and inspecting the lines.

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Miss Hawaii USA wins on national stage for costume inspired by Lahaina banyan tree

Updated: May. 6, 2024 at 9:47 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

“This costume pays tribute to the roots of Hawaii and everlasting cycle of life showing the indomitable spirit of the people of Hawaii.”

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Construction begins for FEMA’s temporary housing site in Lahaina

Updated: May. 6, 2024 at 9:35 AM HST

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By HNN Staff

Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen said the project is another key step for providing interim housing for wildfire survivors.

News

Wildfire survivors have one more month to apply for $1.5M government payout

Updated: Apr. 29, 2024 at 8:47 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

The fund will pay up to $1.5 million to relatives who lost a loved one in the fire or those who were severely hurt.

Local Headlines

Police: Motorcyclist was speeding moments before deadly crash

Updated: Apr. 27, 2024 at 11:09 AM HST

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By HNN Staff

This is Maui County's 4th traffic-related fatality of the year.

News

Maui wildfire advocacy group celebrates short-term rental bill passing Senate-House committee

Updated: Apr. 25, 2024 at 10:39 AM HST

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By Ben Gutierrez

Advocates say the measure will open up thousands of housing units for wildfire survivors.

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Maui firefighters extinguish structure fire in Waihee; 1 person displaced

Updated: Apr. 24, 2024 at 11:03 AM HST

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By HNN Staff

No injuries were reported.

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‘My livelihood’: Thieves steal more than $24K worth of artwork from Maui artist

Updated: Apr. 19, 2024 at 3:24 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

On Maui, more than $24,000 worth of artwork has been stolen.

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MPD seeking suspect in Kihei hit-and-run that left pedestrian critically injured

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 11:14 AM HST

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By HNN Staff

The vehicle is described as a newer model dark-colored sedan.

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Maui Ocean Center is vying to be named the nation’s best aquarium. Here’s how to vote

Updated: Apr. 17, 2024 at 5:10 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

The Maui Ocean Center could be named the best aquarium in America.

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A Maui High grad who made good just donated $10M to the school, breaking giving records

Updated: Apr. 16, 2024 at 5:15 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

A Maui High School graduate is giving back in a big way.

Local Headlines

Flames rip through Kihei home, displacing 3 people

Updated: Apr. 16, 2024 at 4:36 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

The cause is still unknown and the early damage estimate is $115,000.

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DOH seeks proposals to improve ambulance services for Kauai, Maui

Updated: Apr. 16, 2024 at 8:31 AM HST

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By HNN Staff

The current contract is held by AMR, which announced on Friday it will submit another bid to deliver services.

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Maui County residents asked to review, weigh in on wetlands map draft

Updated: Apr. 16, 2024 at 5:56 AM HST

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By HNN Staff

Residents can provide feedback on the draft now through May 15.

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After initially announcing its closure, a beloved bakery on Maui will stay open after all

Updated: Mar. 28, 2024 at 10:43 AM HST

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By HNN Staff

The Wailuku bakery previously announced it would be closing on March 31.

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Maui butterfly farm reopens as ‘sanctuary’ for survivors amid recovery efforts

Updated: Mar. 25, 2024 at 10:49 AM HST

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By Casey Lund

The owners say the decision to reopen wasn’t simple but after a chance encounter with a Lahaina resident who lost everything, they knew it was time.

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In State of County address, ‘heartbroken’ Maui mayor seeks to offer blueprint for healing

Updated: Mar. 15, 2024 at 7:11 PM HST

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By HNN Staff and Ben Gutierrez

“Our people and our historic Lahaina, will never be the same.”

My Island Headlines: Maui County

Hawaiian Electric responding to power outage affecting parts of West Maui

Updated: Mar. 15, 2024 at 10:50 AM HST

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By HNN Staff

It’s unclear how many customers are without power.

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House commits $1B to Maui recovery in draft budget

Updated: Mar. 13, 2024 at 7:08 PM HST

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By Daryl Huff

The last thing state lawmakers want to do is short-change whatever is needed to help Maui Recover. But, as they struggle to write a state budget, leaders are complaining the governor has been spending millions without sharing his plans.

Politics

LIST: Hawaii’s Republican Party presidential caucus voting locations

Updated: Mar. 12, 2024 at 11:34 AM HST

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By HNN Staff

In-person voting is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. and last through 8 p.m.

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MPD’s new cold case unit wants to offer families closure —and has already had success

Updated: Mar. 4, 2024 at 10:44 AM HST

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By Chelsea Davis

The Cold Case Detail is solely focused on solving cold case crimes.

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Teen arrested as investigation continues into threats at multiple Maui campuses

Updated: Feb. 27, 2024 at 5:14 AM HST

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By Chelsea Davis

There was an increased police presence set up across the three campuses.

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Baldwin High increases security after apparent threat circulates on social media

Updated: Feb. 26, 2024 at 7:15 AM HST

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By HNN Staff

The threat was written on a toilet seat and a photo of it was later posted online.

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Lahaina air quality deemed safe by DOH after first round of testing

Updated: Feb. 21, 2024 at 6:48 AM HST

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By HNN Staff

Four monitoring stations tested for asbestos and other metals, including arsenic.

Maui Wildfire Battle

6 months after Maui disaster, federal officials reinforce ongoing support for survivors

Updated: Feb. 8, 2024 at 11:35 AM HST

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By Mark Carpenter

The Biden administration says more than $330 million in federal grants and loans have been provided to support response and recovery efforts.

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The only Lahaina preschool spared on August 8 reopens this week

Updated: Feb. 1, 2024 at 12:16 PM HST

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By HNN Staff

A blessing was held on Tuesday for a Lahaina preschool reopening after extensive repairs and cleaning.

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Permanent Maui wildfire debris dump site narrowed down to 3 locations

Updated: Jan. 31, 2024 at 9:32 PM HST

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By Chelsea Davis

They say fire survivors will have a say in the final decision.

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Maui Bus to offer fare-free transit program for qualified income-eligible households

Updated: Jan. 29, 2024 at 5:54 AM HST

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By HNN Staff

Applications open on Feb. 1.

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‘We need Hokulea’s light’: Voyaging canoe makes special trip to Lahaina

Updated: Jan. 24, 2024 at 12:44 PM HST

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By Mahealani Richardson

“When I come on the canoe, it’s my escape from reality."

My Island Headlines: Maui County (2024)

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