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County announces new procedures for factory-built housing in Lahaina Burn Zone

To increase flexibility, the Maui County Department of Public Works' Development Services Administration has implemented new procedures for factory-built housing in the Lahaina Burn Zone. Factory-built housing will now be permitted as permanent housing if the factory-built structure follows updated regulations and policies. Factory-built housing is a dwelling or portion of a dwelling that is prefabricated or assembled at a place other than the site where the building will be placed long-term. “Factory-built housing has the potential to reduce construction costs, increase ...

US Vice President J.D. Vance honors Maui Police Officer Suzanne O

Speaking during the 45th annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service on Friday, U.S. Vice President JD Vance quoted scripture as he thanked the families of fallen officers for their loved ones' sacrifice. The first officer Vance mentioned by name was Phillip Wagner of Lorain, Ohio, who ...

Photo of the Day: Parched Kanaha Pond

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Kahului man dies in Kuihelani Highway crash

A man has died after a crash Thursday morning on the Kuihelani Highway. Maui police identified the man as Victor Harris, 27, of Kahului. The crash happened at about 6:06 a.m. Thursday near Kuihelani Highway and East Waiko Road. According to the preliminary investigation, Harris was driving a 2015 Nissan Versa south on the highway when the Nissan failed to slow down in traffic and hit the back of a 2024 Thomas bus. The Versa became pinned underneath the bus. Harris suffered critical injuries and was taken to Maui Memorial Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his ...

Maui AgFest returns May 30

The 17th annual Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair will come together from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 30 at War Memorial Special Events Field in Wailuku. Hosted by the Maui County Farm Bureau and Maui 4-H Livestock Association, Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair serves as a showcase of the ...

Talk Story with Yuki Lei Sugimura at Upcountry Farmers Market on Saturday

Maui County Council Vice-Chair Yuki Lei Sugimura will hold a Talk Story with Yuki Lei outreach program from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Upcountry Farmers Market. Sugimura is inviting the public to come and share their thoughts on county issues at the event at the Kulamalu Town Center, near Longs Drugs, in Pukalani. “The UFM is a great outdoor venue for sharing concerns, giving feedback on local issues and supporting local small businesses,” said Sugimura. Sugimura will be available to meet with the public to hear their concerns each month at the Upcountry Farmers ...