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The Next Step To Rebuild Lahaina

Tuesday, May 27 by Jack Gist

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

Thursday, May 22 by Jack Gist

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

Tuesday, May 20 by Jack Gist

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

Tuesday, May 20 by Jack Gist

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

Monday, May 19 by Jack Gist

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.

Vendor Applications for Made in Maui County Festival available

Monday, May 19 by Jack Gist

Product vendor applications for the 12th Annual 2025 Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival are being accepted until the deadline of June 2. The festival will be held at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on November 7 and 8. Presented by the... Read More.

Maui’ stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

Friday, May 16 by Jack Gist

The Maui Food Bank recently announced that the National Association of Letter Carriers’ 33rd annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive collected over 26,000 pounds of food from Maui residents on Saturday, May 10. This community-wide effort will help provide meals to local families facing... Read More.

Maui Graduations

Thursday, May 15 by Jack Gist

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education has announced graduation ceremony for Maui County dates, times and locations for the Class of 2025. The first public school commencement on Maui is Sunday, May 18, at War Memorial Stadium for Maui High School; followed by HP... Read More.

Lahaina Homeowner Recovery Program

Thursday, May 15 by Jack Gist

Lahaina owner-occupant homeowners are encouraged to register now for an online briefing on how to receive property surveys through the Lahaina Homeowner Recovery Program at no cost. Those who owned and lived on their Lahaina properties at the time of the August 2023 wildfire and... Read More.

Tools for rebuilding Lahaina

Tuesday, May 13 by Jack Gist

In response to the devastating wildfires that swept through Lahaina and surrounding communities in 2023, ToolBank Disaster Services has officially launched operations on the island of Maui to support long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts. With tools now on the ground, a temporary warehouse established,... Read More.