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County clears Ehu Road, other areas hit by Lala in Olinda, Piiholo

Maui County Department of Public Works started clearing large, downed trees on Ehu Road in Piiholo on Sunday after restoring access to Olinda and Piiholo roads during Tropical Storm Lala. The county reported that crews reopened Ehu Road, which was covered in trees and debris in some sections, on Tuesday. The County Department of Water Supply and state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife assisted DPW with clearing Olinda and the top of Piiholo on Sunday, some of the Upcountry areas hardest hit by Lala.

Lisa Fischer to bring her powerhouse vocals to Maui

Lisa Fischer, who will perform with the band What Mongoose? Saturday at the Maui Music and Food Experience, was among the celebrated background vocalists featured in the Academy Award-winning documentary “20 Feet from Stardom.” A two-time Grammy winner, Fischer spent decades supporting ...

Injured hiker rescued from Iao Valley

A 21-year-old Maui woman was rescued Aug. 13 after falling while hiking along a river in Iao Valley, according to the Maui Fire Department. Firefighters responded at about 11:30 a.m. after the woman suffered ankle and arm injuries and was unable to walk out. Crews established a rope system and lifted her to the road, where she was evaluated by emergency medical personnel. Engine 1 and Rescue 10 responded. The rescue concluded at 1:13 p.m.

At least 74 damage reports filed on Maui after Lala

High winds and torrential rains from Tropical Storm Lala toppled trees and power lines while causing at least one landslide in Maui County. Lala produced hurricane-force wind gusts of 85 mph in Olowalu and 82 mph in Ukumehame, along with heavy rain and flooding. The storm left many roads ...

Photo of the Day: Keiki’s first lei

Send your best photos from Maui County to mauiphotos@mauinews.com for a chance to see them featured on our website and in our weekly print edition.

Volunteers sought for wetlands restoration

Ko‘i‘ula is inviting volunteers to help restore the Lāʻie Wetlands and surrounding coastal environment in South Maui during a community workday from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 22. Participants will remove invasive plants, clear areas to help native vegetation recover and plant native trees ...