Maui brush fire 80% contained, highway reopened
The voluntary evacuations have been lifted for Wailuku Country Estates, Puuohala Village and Waiehu Terrace as the MFD continues to battle the Waiehu brush fire. Read more
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Maui County commission endorses draft bill to ban short-term rentals
The Maui County Planning Commission has thrown its support behind a proposal from Maui Mayor Richard Bissen to phase out legal use of roughly 7,000 short-term vacation rentals mostly on the Valley Isle. Read more
Kamehameha Schools plans revitalization of fallow land in Lahaina
The trust is pursuing what it calls a community-driven holistic approach to better manage a contiguous, roughly 1,160-acre parcel stretching from the mountains almost to the sea. Read more
Suspect, 46, charged with fatal assault in Kaanapali
Police also identified the victim in the case as Sione Paletua, 53, of Wailuku, but did not release information on his cause of death or a motive for the alleged homicide. Read more
Mandatory evacuations lifted in Wailuku after brush fire
The public is being allowed to return to their residences and businesses. Read more
Maui wildfire victims sue insurers over proposed $4B settlement
The proposed accord, which still awaits final approval, would resolve lawsuits on behalf of thousands of residents against Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. and other companies blamed for causing the fire. Read more
Maui police arrest suspect in Kaanapali murder case
MPD said a witness saw the suspect standing over the victim’s body before he drove off in a red 2007 Honda Element. Read more
Efforts drag on to finalize $4 billion Maui wildfire settlement
Plaintiffs in the litigation allege that the Lahaina fire was started by Hawaiian Electric power lines that blew down in gale-force winds and that the fast-moving inferno was fueled by dry vegetation on land owned by the state, county and private entities. Read more
Motorcyclist is Maui County’s 10th traffic fatality this year
Police said at about 12:40 p.m., the 68-year-old man was riding a 2012 Harley-Davidson Switchback northwest on Pulehu Road when he attempted to overtake a vehicle despite a double-solid, yellow line. Read more
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‘Mainland parties’ holding up $4 billion Maui wildfire settlement, Green says
Gov. Josh Green is insisting more go to families affected by the fire that destroyed most of Lahaina. Read more
Hawaiian Electric installing cameras for fire detection
The company plans to have half of the cameras installed by September and the rest by the first half of 2025 as part of the $14 million project. Read more
Lahaina schools to close on anniversary of wildfires
Four Lahaina public schools — King Kamehameha III Elementary, Princess Nahi‘ena‘ena Elementary, Lahaina Intermediate and Lahainaluna High — will be closed for students and staff to allow participation in commemorative events and healing activities. Read more
Maui Crater Road fire still 80% contained
No injuries or structural damages have been reported from the blaze that began on July 10. Read more
Vendor disqualification delays Maui fire report
The lone vendor selected to perform an after-action report of the Maui Emergency Management Agency’s response to the fatal Aug. 8 fires that killed 102 people and destroyed the heart of historic Lahaina town is non-compliant with state policies and unable to perform the work. Read more
Lahaina wildfire final debris site hits snag
A temporary site in West Maui storing ash and debris from the Aug. 8 wildfire that laid waste to Lahaina may be temporary for longer after a federal court ruling Monday. Read more
EPA completes drinking water, wastewater mission in Lahaina
The EPA said it worked alongside other agencies to help restore drinking water and wastewater services to the community impacted by wildfires in Lahaina. Read more
Maui Fire Department: Crater Road fire is 80% contained
No injuries or structural damages have been reported. Read more
Maui police ID latest pedestrian fatality in Kahului
The Maui Police Department said at about 11:17 a.m. Saturday, a silver 2024 Lexus SUV turning left from Queen Kaahumanu Center onto West Wakea Avenue struck the woman. Read more
Maui wildfire 70% contained as crews battle for fifth day
The Maui Fire Department said the fire perimeter held in place through the overnight operations period after being aided by cooler temperatures. Read more
Search suspended for 2 missing in helicopter crash off Na Pali Coast
Kauai County officials today released the identities of the three people who were aboard the helicopter. Read more
Maui wildfire 80% contained as crews battle for fifth day
The Maui Fire Department said the fire perimeter held in place through the overnight operations period after being aided by cooler temperatures. Read more
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