Emergency Water Main Break Shuts Off Service to 100 Makawao Area Properties
A water main break on Makawao Avenue requires emergency repairs, cutting water service to about 100 properties for approximately 5 hours starting at 11:10 AM on June 7. Water outage affects Makawao Avenue between Makani Road and Pukalani Superette, including nearby side streets. Approximately 100 residences and 6 fire hydrants are impacted by the emergency […]
Philippines Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Waves, Threat to Hawaii Passes
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake off the Philippines killed at least 32 people and generated tsunami waves that reached as far as Japan, but the Pacific-wide tsunami threat has been lifted. The magnitude 7.8 offshore earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday morning, killing 32 people and injuring over 200. A 1-meter tsunami hit nearby Philippine […]
Sugimura Leads Bissen in Early Polls for Maui Mayor’s Race
County Council Vice Chair Yuki Sugimura leads incumbent Mayor Richard Bissen in two of three polls ahead of the August 8 primary election. The race features 10 candidates total, with voters citing housing costs and government corruption as top concerns. Two polls show Sugimura with a 10+ point lead over Bissen, though his campaign claims […]
Missing Wailuku Teen Found Safe After Weekend Search
A 15-year-old Wailuku girl reported missing after failing to return from Waiehu has been located in good health by Maui Police. Yhazmyn Shaw Burrows-Agapay was reported missing Saturday after not returning from a day trip to Waiehu. The teenager was last seen in the Waiehu area Friday evening around 8:00 p.m. Police have confirmed she […]
Weekend Weather Shows Minimal Surf, Clear Conditions Across Maui
Multiple weather reports indicate calm surf and generally favorable weather conditions for Maui over the weekend into early next week. South swell energy is expected to increase slightly by Monday-Tuesday, while trade winds will gradually ease through the week. Current surf remains minimal (ankle high or less) across all shores with clean to semi-glassy conditions […]
Maui County Council Passes $1.6 Billion Budget with Housing and Recovery
The Maui County Council unanimously approved a $1.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2027, as reported by multiple news sources. The spending plan includes significant allocations for affordable housing, wildfire recovery efforts, and social services before heading to the mayor for final approval. Budget totals $1.6 billion with $1.2 billion for county operations and $351 […]
Tokuda Secures Extended Military Disaster Response for Hawaii Communities
Rep. Tokuda helped pass defense legislation that extends military disaster response time from 72 hours to one week and blocks Army land condemnation in Hawaii. The bill also increases military housing investment to reduce pressure on local housing supply. Military disaster response window extended from 72 hours to one week for natural disasters like recent […]
State Declares Traffic Emergency Zone on Highway to Hilo After Fatal Crashes
Hawaii DOT declared a traffic emergency zone on Daniel K. Inouye Highway (Saddle Road) to fast-track safety improvements after three fatal crashes this year resulted in five deaths. The emergency zone covers miles 5.5 to 28 on the highway connecting Maui visitors to Big Island attractions. Planned improvements include rumble strips, high-friction road surfaces, speed […]
Free Speech Lawsuit Challenges Hawaii Law Restricting Nonprofit Advocacy
The Grassroot Institute has filed a federal lawsuit challenging Hawaii’s Act 11, which restricts nonprofits from political speech and advocacy activities. The law threatens dissolution of organizations that engage in election or ballot-issue advocacy. Act 11 prohibits nonprofits from engaging in ‘election activity’ and ‘ballot-issue activity’ including speaking for or against candidates and ballot measures. […]
Oahu Man Faces Federal Charges for Drug and Gun Crimes in DEA Operation
A 60-year-old Oahu man was federally indicted on drug trafficking and gun charges, facing up to life in prison. The case is part of a nationwide federal crime initiative. Craig Domingo of Mililani was indicted on charges including felon in possession of firearms and intent to distribute methamphetamine. He faces up to life imprisonment with […]