Photo of the Day: Crown Flower at dusk
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Two survive single-engine plane crash off Molokai
On Monday, two men survived a single-engine plane crash in water about two miles west of Kalaupapa Airport on Molokai. According to Maui Fire, the plane went down at about 11:43 a.m. The men were able to get out of the aircraft and get to the shore on their own. The pair then made their way to facilities at Kalaupapa National Park, where they were taken aboard a fire department helicopter and flown to the Kalaupapa lookout. At the lookout, the two men were checked out by EMS and then taken to Molokai General Hospital for further evaluation. The fire department listed the men as ...
Rotary Club members help complete Habitat home in Lahaina
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 ...
DLNR proposes upgrades at Makena State Park
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 voters to receive signature cards before elections
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voters to sign and return the postage-paid cards using blue or black ink to help avoid ballot issues caused by outdated signatures.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 ...
DLNR seeks input on axis deer with online survey
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.