Emergency Water Repairs to Affect 15 Upcountry Homes for Two Hours

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Maui County is conducting emergency water mainline repairs on Nehe Place in Upcountry Maui, causing a planned 2-hour outage starting at 2:30 p.m. on May 21. Water service will be interrupted for approximately 2 hours beginning at 2:30 p.m. on May 21. The outage affects about 15 residences in the Nehe Place area of Upcountry […]

Federal Bill Aims to Address Hawaii’s Critical Doctor Shortage Problem

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Senator Schatz introduced bipartisan legislation to identify areas with general surgeon shortages in Hawaii, where the state has a 14% shortage overall and Hawaii Island faces a 40% shortage. Hawaii has a 14% statewide shortage of general surgeons, with Hawaii Island facing a severe 40% shortage. Many residents must travel off-island to receive surgical care […]

New EV Fast Charging Station Opens at Kapalua Airport on West Maui

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A new 24/7 electric vehicle charging station with four fast chargers is now operational at Kapalua Airport, funded through a federal program. The station serves both residents and visitors in West Maui with 150 kW DC fast charging capabilities. Four 150 kW DC fast chargers are now available 24/7 at Kapalua Airport with both NACS […]

New Travel Assistance Service Launches for Visitors with Disabilities

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TravelingWiki has launched free phone and text customer service in Spanish and English to help travelers with non-visible disabilities navigate airports and sports venues. The service provides disability resource information for all major US airports through multilingual phone support. Coverage includes the top 50 US sports venues with capacity above 65,000 fans. Free assistance is […]

Pā’ia’s Mama’s Fish House Named Among Top 50 US Restaurants

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Mama’s Fish House in Pā’ia was featured on Only in Your State’s list of 50 Legendary Local Restaurants Across the U.S., recognized for its fresh local fish and unique practice of naming the fisherman who caught each dish. The family-owned restaurant has operated on Maui’s north shore since 1973. Only in Your State praised the […]

Ritz-Carlton Promotes Maui Resort with Summer Culinary Events

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The Ritz-Carlton is marketing its three Hawaii properties including Kapalua on Maui, highlighting summer wine and food events. The resort is promoting weekly activities and culinary experiences to attract luxury travelers. Ritz-Carlton is actively promoting its Kapalua resort with 70+ weekly guest activities including dining and outdoor experiences. The property is hosting summer culinary events […]

UH Researchers to Share West Maui Coastal Health Findings at Public Meeting

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University of Hawaii researchers will present findings on coastal ecosystem health in west Maui following the 2023 Lahaina wildfire at a community meeting on May 27. Public session on May 27 at Lahaina Civic Center will cover post-fire water quality and coral reef health. University researchers will share findings on marine resources affected by the […]

Maui Ocean Center Launches Cultural Dining Experience in Mā’alaea

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A new multicultural dining and dance show called ‘Migrations’ debuts at Maui Ocean Center’s Seascape restaurant on May 29. The experience combines traditional Hawaiian cultural performances with international cuisine. The show features traditional Polynesian, Asian, Mexican and European dances alongside four courses of international food. Performances start at 7 p.m. on Fridays with check-in beginning […]

High Winds and Dangerous Surf Hit Maui Through Friday Morning

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Strong northeast trade winds up to 50 mph and dangerous surf up to 10 feet are affecting Maui through Friday morning, with potential for property damage and power outages. Wind advisory active until 6 AM Friday with gusts up to 50 mph that can damage roofs, knock down branches, and cause power outages. High surf […]

Haleakala Visitor Center Reopens Partially After Extended Closure

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The Haleakala summit visitor center reopened May 21 with limited services after a three-month closure that extended six weeks past the original target date. Only temporary exhibits, visitor info, and retail are available while renovations continue. The visitor center closed in February for repairs and missed its April 10 reopening target by six weeks. Only […]