Members of the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset recently volunteered with Habitat for Humanity Maui to help complete a home on Komo Mai Street for a family that lost theirs in the 2023 Lahaina fire. Club members and volunteers spent the day painting the home while also sharing music, fellowship ...
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources is proposing a series of facility upgrades at Makena State Park aimed at improving visitor amenities and safety. According to the DLNR, plans scheduled to be presented to the Maui Planning Commission in June include new men’s and women’s ...
Maui County voters will soon receive yellow voter signature cards by mail ahead of the 2026 primary and general elections. According to the Maui County Clerk’s Office, the cards will confirm that voters are properly registered and allow residents to update the signature connected to their voter registration records. Election officials are encouraging voters to sign and return the postage-paid cards using blue or black ink to help avoid ballot issues caused by outdated signatures. Voters who do not receive a card may need to update their voter registration information due to an ...
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources is asking Maui County residents to participate in a survey about how axis deer are affecting life on Maui, Molokai and Lanai. The anonymous 15-question survey seeks feedback on environmental, safety and economic impacts caused by deer populations on Maui Nui. Officials said the information will help guide future deer management efforts and identify regional concerns and priorities. The survey is open through June 30 at tinyurl.com/3tvbtf7h. State officials estimated there were about 26,000 axis deer on Maui Nui in 2025.
Nestor Ugale Jr. and Ho‘ōla iā Mauikama Disaster Long Term Recovery Group Executive Director Rhonda Alexander-Monkres will speak at the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting June 2. The presentation, “Helping Lahaina Come Home: The Role of Ho‘ōla LTRG in Long-Term Recovery,” will ...
Maui County officials are planning a community meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Malcolm Center to discuss recovery work from the kona low storms. Back-to-back kona low storms in March caused significant damage, particularly to portions of South Kihei Road. Representatives from the Office of Recovery will be on hand to share details about the ongoing work and answer questions, according to Maui County Council member Tom Cook. “We’ve heard from our community on the need for frequent and consistent updates and expected timelines for road closures,” said Cook, who holds the seat ...
