PC: Kehaulani Cerizo Laura “Lala” Johnson. PC: Kehaulani Cerizo Security contracted by Maui Economic Opportunity patrol the Waiehu parcel today. PC: Kehaulani Cerizo A truck is towed from a Waiehu parcel at…
Fire causes $1 million in damage to commercial building in Makawao
A structure fire reported on Monday night in Makawao caused an estimated $1,000,000 in damage to a commercial building and $200,000 in damage to its contents. The fire was reported at 11:13…
Tokuda gives inaugural floor speech on debt ceiling and Hawaiʻi’s high cost of living
US Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) took to the House Floor today to deliver her inagural floor speech representing Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional District. Tokuda spoke about the need to raise the debt ceiling to fulfill…
Council to consider veto override of a bill seeking an interactive cultural overlay map
Councilmember Shane M. Sinenci The Maui County Council will consider overriding former Mayor Michael Victorino’s veto of a bill to establish a cultural overlay map and improved permit review process during its…
Update: Police response on Wells Street near Old Wailuku Courthouse
Police response, Wailuku on Wells St. (Jan. 25, 2023) PC: Wendy Osher Update: 12:34 p.m., Jan. 25, 2023 Maui County officials have issued a statement following an investigation in Wailuku Wednesday morning…
Nightly closure of Piʻilani Highway for Kīhei roundabout paving, Jan. 30-Feb. 1
The $16 million roundabout at the entrance to the new Kūlanihākoʻi High School in Kīhei is under construction. Photo Credit: Cammy Clark The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation will close Piʻilani Highway nightly…
Hawai’i Environmental Legislative Caucus announces 2023 bill package
The Hawaiʻi State Legislature’s Environmental Legislative Caucus this week introduced a package of policy proposals to address the state’s pressing environmental issues. The caucus is a coalition of legislators that works in…
After being declared rat-free in 2021, Lehua Island restoration and monitoring continues
Lehua Island Aerials (Feb. 21, 2017) PC: DLNR Hawaiʻi. After being declared rat-free in 2021, restoration and monitoring efforts continue on Lehua Islet, a small, uninhabited island off the west coast of…
PVC pipes resembling improvised explosive devices discovered during crash investigation
PC: Maui Police Department Maui police evacuated nearby residents and closed area streets following a single vehicle accident in which police, while conducting a crash investigation, discovered two PVC pipes resembling improvised…
Local chefs start #MauiEatLocal for economy, health
When seven new fast-food companies opened in Kahului and Wailuku this summer, local chefs took notice. Local chefs banded together, forming #MauiEatLocal, a movement that encourages dining out at local restaurants. Brian Etheredge, chef/owner of…