Kula Hospital Remains Closed After March Flood Damage, Patients Relocated
Kula Hospital has been closed since March flooding damaged the facility, forcing relocation of 105 long-term care patients to other Maui facilities or Oahu. The hospital’s future remains uncertain as safety concerns prevent reopening. March storms brought 50 inches of rain causing significant water damage to the five-story Kula Hospital building. All 105 long-term care […]
Maui Ocean Center Highlighted as Major Educational Tourist Attraction
Multiple news sources have featured the Maui Ocean Center, Hawaii’s largest aquarium, as a significant tourist destination that educates visitors about local marine life and Hawaiian history. The coverage emphasizes the facility’s role in ocean conservation education and its unique attractions for travelers visiting Maui. Maui Ocean Center is Hawaii’s largest aquarium, operating since 1998 […]
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 […]
State Urges Property Owners to Update Insurance Before June Hurricane Season
Hawaii’s Insurance Division recommends property owners review and update their insurance policies before hurricane season begins June 1, as El Niño conditions may increase storm activity. Standard homeowners policies typically don’t cover hurricane or flood damage. Hurricane season begins June 1 with El Niño conditions potentially increasing Central Pacific storm activity. Standard homeowners and renters […]
Maui Resident Loses $600 to Storm Repair Scammer, Others Warned
A Kihei woman was conned out of $600 by a fraudulent contractor who advertised storm repair services on Nextdoor then disappeared. Local nonprofits report similar scams are common and urge residents to only work with trusted organizations. A 67-year-old Kihei resident paid $600 upfront to a contractor she found on Nextdoor who then vanished without […]
Maui Brewing Launches New Light Lager, Partners with Hawaiian Airlines
Maui Brewing Company has released a new light lager beer and will serve it on all Hawaiian Airlines flights starting in April. The company is hosting a launch party at their Kihei taproom on April 10. Maui Brewing’s new light lager will be served on all Hawaiian Airlines flights beginning in early April. The company […]