Community Memorial Installation Opens at Queen Ka’ahumanu Center June 3
Multiple sources report on the upcoming opening of the Lahaina Think Space, a community healing and memorial installation at Queen Ka’ahumanu Center. The interactive space allows fire survivors and community members to share stories and help shape future memorials for Lahaina. The Lahaina Think Space opens June 3, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Queen Ka’ahumanu […]
Strong Wind Advisory Extended for Maui Through Saturday Morning
Multiple news sources report that a Wind Advisory remains in effect for parts of Maui County and the Big Island, with trade winds producing gusts up to 50 mph. Hawaiian Electric is monitoring conditions and may implement power shutoffs in high wildfire risk areas. Wind Advisory extended until 6 a.m. Saturday for Central Valley, West […]
Hawaii Campaign Finance Law Changes and Training Sessions Held on Maui
Multiple sources reported on recent campaign finance developments affecting Hawaii, including new legislation and training sessions conducted on Maui. The changes involve restrictions on corporate spending in elections and new compliance requirements. Governor Josh Green signed Senate Bill 2471 into law as Act 11, establishing new campaign finance restrictions on corporations and nonprofit organizations (Maui […]
Lahaina Fire Survivor Graduates from UH Diesel Program with Scholarship Aid
A Lahainaluna High graduate used a University of Hawaii wildfire scholarship to complete a diesel mechanics program and plans to return to help rebuild his community. The scholarship program covers two years at UH community colleges for all affected students. University of Hawaii provides scholarships to all Lahainaluna Class of 2024 graduates for community college […]
El Nino Watch Issued for Hawaii with Fire Risk Warning for Property Owners
NOAA issued an El Nino Watch with 96% chance conditions will persist into winter 2026-27, similar to weather patterns that contributed to the 2023 Lahaina fires. Officials are now publicly connecting El Nino conditions to increased fire risk in Hawaii. NOAA forecasts 82% chance of El Nino developing by July 2026 and 96% chance it […]
East Maui Water Outage Set for May 26-27, Affecting 73 Properties
A planned water service outage will affect the St. Peter Church Road to Koali area in East Maui from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 26-27 for maintenance work. Water service will be interrupted from approximately 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26 and Wednesday, May 27. The outage affects the area […]
Local Foundation Grants $30K in Scholarships to Eight Maui Student-Athletes
The Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem Foundation awarded $3,750 scholarships to eight Maui high school student-athletes who will attend colleges nationwide. Since 2018, the foundation has awarded nearly $179,000 to local students. Eight Maui students received $3,750 scholarships each at a May 14 ceremony. Recipients come from Kamehameha Schools Maui, King Kekaulike, Maui High, and Maui […]
Hyatt Regency Maui Welcomes First Penguin Chick in Nearly 17 Years
An African penguin chick hatched at Hyatt Regency Maui on April 24, marking the first birth at the resort in nearly 17 years. The chick will make its public debut on June 8 during World Ocean Day celebrations. The penguin chick hatched on April 24 and is healthy and thriving according to resort wildlife staff. […]
Factory-Built Housing Gets Green Light for Lahaina Burn Zone Rebuilds
Maui County has approved new procedures allowing factory-built housing as permanent dwellings in the Lahaina Burn Zone. The policy aims to reduce construction costs and speed up the rebuilding process for fire survivors. Factory-built or prefabricated housing is now permitted as permanent housing in the Lahaina Burn Zone under new county regulations. The policy is […]
Memorial Day Lantern Floating Event Returns to Honor Fallen Soldiers
The annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating ceremony at Ala Moana Beach will take place Memorial Day, with about 6,000 lanterns expected to be released at sunset. The event helps families like the Wessels, who lost their son Army Spc. Kevin Wessel from Maui in Iraq, find healing through remembrance. The Memorial Day Shinnyo Lantern Floating ceremony […]