Maui firefighters contained a brush fire that burned approximately 2 acres Saturday evening in Kihei, with investigators looking into the possibility that the fire was intentionally set. Firefighters responded at 5:51 p.m. to a vacant lot between Liloa Hema Drive and condominiums along South ...
Maui firefighters helped bring a 10-year-old boy to safety Sunday after he was swept approximately 200 yards downstream in Iao Stream in Wailuku. Firefighters responded to the swiftwater rescue at 12:21 p.m. after receiving a report that the boy had been swept downstream, according to the Maui Fire Department. The boy, a local resident, was found approximately 200 yards downstream on the bank of the stream, where bystanders were assisting him. Firefighters helped the boy and bystanders up the steep stream bank. The boy had no visible injuries and was evaluated by emergency medical ...
Five business plans developed by graduates of Maui Economic Opportunity's July and August Core Four Business Planning Course have been selected to receive a total of $40,000 in grants. The grants were made possible by the Maui County Office of Economic Development, using district funds from ...
Sen. Ronald Kouchi will serve as president of the Hawaii State Senate when the 34th Legislature convenes Jan. 20, with Lorraine Inouye as vice president, Dru Mamo Kanuha as majority leader and Rachele Lamosao as majority floor leader. Maui County lawmakers receiving committee chairmanships include Sen. Lynn DeCoite, who will lead the Economic Development and Tourism Committee; Sen. Troy Hashimoto, who will chair the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee; and Sen. Angus McKelvey, who will chair the Transportation Committee. The Senate will have 13 standing committees, down from 15 ...
Hawaiian Electric has extended its Public Safety Power Shutoff Watch through Nov. 13 as strong trade winds and dry conditions increase wildfire risk, particularly on Maui and Hawaii Island. The utility said the greatest risk is expected Wednesday, Nov. 11, as an approaching high-pressure system brings strong winds that could dry out vegetation. A PSPS Watch does not mean power will be shut off, but Hawaiian Electric could shut off electricity in high-risk areas to reduce the threat of wildfires. Customers are urged to prepare for possible extended outages. Hawaiian Electric considers ...
Bill 157 (2025), concerning outdoor lighting, has been removed from the Maui County Council’s Nov. 13 meeting agenda after being posted in error, according to Council Chair Alice Lee. Lee explained that no testimony or deliberations on the bill will be accepted at the meeting. A revised agenda will not be posted, but Lee will announce the cancellation at the start of the meeting. Lee said she plans to introduce a new outdoor lighting bill later this month for consideration by the council’s Water and Infrastructure Committee. The council meeting begins at 9 a.m. and will be ...
