Lahaina Woman Found Safe After Missing Person Report
A 46-year-old Lahaina woman reported missing has been located and taken to Maui Memorial Medical Center for evaluation. Chantrell Miller of Lahaina was reported missing by her partner on June 4th. Police were unable to reach her as her cell phone was turned off. She has been found and transported to Maui Memorial Medical Center […]
New College Program Trains Workers for Cesspool Conversion Mandate
Hawaii Community College and UH Maui College launched a certificate program to train workers for converting 83,000+ cesspools by 2050. Recent flooding highlighted the urgent need for skilled wastewater professionals. The one-year Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Specialist Certificate prepares students for cesspool conversion careers. Hawaii must eliminate over 83,000 cesspools by 2050 under state mandate. […]
Local Creative Strategist Joins Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset
Lori Nishikawa, founder of Roots and Reef Design Agency and co-founder of nonprofit Aloha Amplified, was inducted as a new member of the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset. She focuses on community development and Maui’s long-term recovery through her various organizations. Nishikawa leads community-focused innovation projects through her design agency and nonprofit work. Her nonprofit […]
Major Construction Closes Main Access to Waianapanapa Black Sand Beach
Waianapanapa State Park’s main parking and access to the famous black sand beach is closed through early 2027 for construction, forcing visitors to use alternate routes and potentially face full park closures. The eastern day-use parking lot near Pailoa Beach closes June 6 for construction lasting through early 2027. Visitors must now park at the […]
Ocean Conditions Calm as High Surf Advisory Ends for Maui
High surf advisory has been cancelled as wave heights decline across Maui shores. All areas will see minimal surf conditions through the weekend. High Surf Advisory cancelled as south-facing shore waves decreased to 3-4 feet. All shorelines expect minimal ankle-high surf through Friday and weekend. Small north swell will peak Friday morning then subside over […]
American Airlines Cuts Routes Due to High Fuel Costs From Iran Conflict
American Airlines is temporarily suspending select routes in August and September due to elevated jet fuel costs from the ongoing war with Iran. New unemployment claims also jumped to their highest level in four months. American Airlines suspended some summer routes citing fuel costs that remain elevated despite dropping from April peaks. Jet fuel averaged […]
Research Shows Communities Need 6+ Exit Roads to Survive Wildfires
New research analyzing 20 years of wildfire deaths found communities with fewer than six major evacuation routes face exponentially higher fatality rates during fires. Study of U.S. wildfire deaths since 2008 identified six major roads as the critical threshold for community survival. Communities with six or fewer evacuation routes show exponentially increasing per capita fatality […]
Trump Creates Rival Group to Plan America’s 250th Anniversary Events
Former President Trump has bypassed the official congressional America250 commission to create his own ‘Freedom 250’ organization to plan anniversary events, while trademarking related merchandise for profit. Trump’s ‘Freedom 250’ group is planning events separately from the official bipartisan America250 commission created by Congress in 2016. The Freedom 250 organization focuses on promoting Trump’s political […]
Maui High School Teacher Receives National Recognition for History Education
Maui High School educator Janyce Omura has been nominated for the 2026 National History Day Teacher of the Year Award, representing Hawaii among 78 educators nationwide. Janyce Omura, a longtime Maui High School teacher, was selected to represent Hawaii for the national teaching award. She has been mentoring National History Day projects for over 30 […]
Big Island Adopts Long-Range Development Plan Despite Public Opposition
Hawaii County Council approved General Plan 2045 in a 5-3 vote to guide Big Island land use through 2045. Most public testimony opposed the plan, citing concerns about agricultural land rezoning and flawed planning processes. The plan will guide future land use decisions on Hawaii’s Big Island through 2045. Public opposition focused on concerns about […]