Maui County Urban Forest Management Plan

The County of Maui Department of Management is inviting all community members to participate in the upcoming Maui County Council committee meeting tomorrow at 9 am, where the approach for developing a Maui County Urban Forest Management Plan will be discussed. This new initiative... Read More.

Hawaii #1 For Drowning Incidents

 Hawaii has been named the most dangerous state in the U.S. for drowning incidents. Oklahoma and Arkansas are not too far behind.These states register the second and third highest rates, respectively, highlighting inland water risks. New research provides a per capita view of drowning... Read More.

New TSA Building At Kahului Airport

The state Department of Transportation conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for the $46 million Kahului Airport South Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Checkpoint Project this past Thursday. The project will include a new two-story TSA security checkpoint building. The new two-story security screening checkpoint building at... Read More.

New Green Fee Taxes

Governor Josh Green signed historic climate impact legislation into law on Tuesday. Senate Bill 1396 is a first-in-the-nation initiative that establishes a climate impact fee, or “Green Fee,” creating a stable source of funding for environmental stewardship, hazard mitigation and sustainable... Read More.

The Next Step To Rebuild Lahaina

 Considered to be the next important step in rebuilding Lahaina is moving all the debris from the temporary site in Oluwalu to its permanent site in Puunene. The move will cause some traffic problems for commuters for the next few months and cost taxpayers... Read More.

Applications for Hale O Piikea in Kihei Being Accepted

Applications are now being accepted for Hale O Piʻikea I in Kihei, the first phase of a County-supported, three-phase affordable rental housing initiative by ʻIkenākea Development that will deliver 223 rental homes upon completion. Phase I is slated to open in July-August and will include... Read More.

Bomb Threat on Honolulu Bound Flight

 A bomb threat was reported in connection with a Hawaiian Airlines flight at the San Diego International Airport today Tuesday, May 20. Officials said flight HA 15 had not taken off and was surrounded by emergency vehicles on the tarmac. The 283 passengers... Read More.

Camp Imua volunteers needed

Camp Imua is now accepting applications for volunteer counselors for its 2025 session happening June 7–12 in Keʻanae on Maui. Organizers say teen and youth counselors will find the experience a meaningful way to stay engaged, build character, and make a real difference in... Read More.

Hawaiian Electric Outage Line

Hawaiian Electric has launched an improved system to report power outages for residents on Hawaii Island and in Maui County now in effect. In addition to new toll-free numbers, the new system will automatically recognize the caller’s number and account if they call from... Read More.