Kula Lodge Restaurant fire update

Maui fire crews responded to an early morning fire at the Kula Lodge restaurant Monday, August 11. The fire forced the closure of Haleakalā Highway between Upper Kimo Drive and Ainakula Road for several hours while emergency crews responded to the scene. The fire... Read More.

Kula Lodge Fire

Maui fire crews responded to an early morning fire at the Kula Lodge today, August 11. Details surrounding the extent of damage and the cause have yet to be released. The fire forced the closure of Haleakalā Highway, between Upper Kimo Drive and Ainakula... Read More.

Growing plants for Lahaina

This summer, nine students from Maui High, King Kekaulike and Baldwin high schools participated in Mahi Pono’s paid summer internship program, where they propagated nearly 2,000 culturally significant plants for Lahaina residents who lost their home gardens that included cherished lei plants during the... Read More.

Lahaina and Kula Property Surveys

Through the Lahaina Homeowner Recovery Program funded by the Maui Strong Fund of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, 90 homeowners in Lahaina and Kula have been able to complete property surveys at no cost. By the end of this month, another 66 surveys will be... Read More.

Lahaina O-Bon Festival Returns

The Lahaina O-Bon Festival will return to Lahaina Jodo Mission this Saturday, August 9,marking the first time the full-scale event will be held on temple grounds since the August 2023 wildfire destroyed three historic Buddhist temples in Lahaina. The public event begins with live... Read More.

Kaanapali Brush Fire

A brush fire burned 33 acres in the Kaanapali fire mauka of the Honoapi’ilani Highway near Kakaalaneo Drive Monday. With the fire knocked down and roadway reopening, Maui Emergency Management Agency lifted evacuation orders and warnings for Kaanapali area zones as of 2:40 p.m. ... Read More.

Rocky Horror Show On Maui

Do you think you have what it takes? Maui OnStage will hold open auditions for “The Rocky Horror Show” this Friday, August 8, from 6 to 9 pm and Saturday, August 9, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Historic ʻĪao Theater in... Read More.

Maui’s Cycle To The Sun

Drivers should expect delays near Haleakalā National Park during the annual Cycle to the Sun race from 8 am to 1:30 pm Saturday, August 2, according to National Park officials. You’re advised to watch for cyclists and anticipate slower traffic throughout the area during... Read More.

Tsunami Advisory For Hawaii

As of 7am Hawaii Time. 7/30/2025 A Tsunami Advisory remains in effect for Hawaiʻi following a massive 8.8 earthquake off the east coast of Kamachatka Russia at 1:25 pm HST yesterday. The state was downgraded from a warning to an advisory late last night at... Read More.

The Central East Maui Little League Baseball All-Star team

The Central East Maui Little League Baseball All-Star team led by Kamalei Leynes-Santos three-run homer exploded for 11 runs in the second inning, overpowering California D57 from Danville with a commanding 17-2 victory. The game wrapped in just four innings, highlighting a dominant Maui... Read More.