Paradise High Football Team to Play Lahaina High in Unity Bowl on Maui

Ocean front buildings coastal — Paradise High Football Team to Play Lahaina High in Unity Bowl on Maui | Maui Tom's News

Paradise High School and Lahaina High School will play in an inaugural Unity Bowl football game in September, bringing together two communities that suffered devastating wildfires. NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers donated $15,000 to help Paradise High travel to Maui for the game. Paradise High and Lahaina High will play football in September’s inaugural Unity Bowl, […]

New Olowalu Fire Station Breaks Ground, Will Cut Emergency Response by 15 Min

Olowalu beach looking south — New Olowalu Fire Station Breaks Ground, Will Cut Emergency Response by 15 Min | Maui Tom's News

Construction has begun on a new fire station in Olowalu that will reduce emergency response times by at least 15 minutes compared to dispatching from Lahaina. Additional funding is still needed to complete the project. The new Olowalu Fire Station will reduce emergency response times by at least 15 minutes compared to the nearest station […]

Maui Wildfire Death Toll Expected to Rise Significantly from Current 36

Lahaina harbor with boats at sunset — Maui Wildfire Death Toll Expected to Rise Significantly from Current 36 | Maui Tom's News

A devastating wildfire destroyed 80% of historic Lahaina town on Maui, killing at least 36 people with the death toll expected to rise dramatically. President Biden declared it a major disaster and authorized federal aid. At least 36 people died in the Lahaina wildfire, with Governor Green saying the toll will rise “very significantly” beyond […]