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Lahaina Homecoming to welcome 103 former residents July 17-19

Local News July 10, 2026

Lahaina Homecoming, a new three-day celebration focused on healing, reconnection and hope, will take place July 17-19, welcoming home 103 former Lahaina residents while inviting the public to recognize Lahaina’s enduring spirit. “The inaugural Lahaina Homecoming represents a crucial investment in the belief that although many families have been displaced, Lahaina remains their home,” said Maui Economic Recovery Commission Chairman Layne Silva. “The event welcomes former residents and the community at large to take part in cultural experiences, storytelling, resource sharing and ...

Kia launches new recall for 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk, urges owners to park outside

Local News July 10, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Kia America has issued a new recall for nearly 463,000 of its Telluride SUVs, urging owners to again park their vehicles outside and away from buildings after several customers reported fires following previous repairs. The recall, announced this week by the National Highway ...

Man partly sucked out of broken window on flight from Greece was pulled back by fellow passengers

Local News July 10, 2026

THESSALONIKI, Greece — A man who was partially sucked out of a dislodged window on a flight from Greece to Germany on Friday was pulled back inside the aircraft by fellow passengers. The 61-year-old passenger suffered neck and shoulder injuries and friction burns, according to a Greek ...

Two swimmers rescued in less than two hours at Maui beach parks

Local News July 10, 2026

Ocean safety officers responded to two separate emergencies Wednesday, including one at Baldwin Beach Park and another Kanaha Beach Park, according to the Maui County Department of Fire and Public Safety. The first incident was reported at 9:51 a.m. at Baldwin Beach Park, where Ocean Safety officers noticed a 57-year-old man in distress in the shorebreak several hundred yards from the lifeguard tower. The man told rescuers he believed he had injured his neck and shoulder and could not get out of the water on his own. Officers took spinal injury precautions, removed the man from the ...

RISE Maui Summit will bring together scientists, artists and cultural practitioners

Entertainment July 10, 2026

With proceeds benefiting Lahaina’s rebuilding efforts, the RISE Maui: Sustainability + Tech Summit in August at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa will spotlight sustainability and innovation through the lens of regeneration. Presented by the Hua Momona Foundation, which provides about ...

Wildfire-affected homeowners invited to contractor open house July 15

Local News July 10, 2026

The Maui County Office of Recovery will host a Meet Our General Contractor Open House from 5 to 7 p.m. July 15 at the Office of Recovery’s Lahaina Resource Center, Lahaina Gateway, 325 Keawe St., Suite B102. The county said homeowners impacted by the 2023 Maui wildfires who have not yet started to rebuild are encouraged to attend and meet representatives from Goodfellow Bros. Inc., the general contractor selected to build homes through the county’s Hoʻokumu Hou Single-Family Homeowner Reconstruction Program. Those who have already obtained building permits, experienced changes in ...