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County to provide update on zoning code rewrite June 17

Local News June 10, 2026

The Maui County Department of Planning is inviting residents, businesses and other stakeholders to learn more about the ongoing rewrite of Title 19 of the Maui County Code, the set of laws governing how land and buildings throughout the county can be used and developed. The Title 19 Rewrite team will provide an update to the Maui County Council's Housing and Land Use Committee at 9 a.m. June 17. According to the department, the effort seeks to create a more cohesive and modernized zoning code that reflects the county's General Plan and addresses current opportunities and ...

Small waves, big smiles at Pohai Na Keiki Nalu

Local News June 10, 2026

Alice Grier won two divisions while Balou Patitucci-Dominguez won the biggest age group at the 32nd annual Pohai Na Keiki Nalu (Gathering of the Surf Kids) Saturday at Launiupoko Park. The waves were small but contestable, and the smiles were big and nonstop at the contest that featured more ...

4.7-magnitude earthquake shakes Hawaii Island

Local News June 10, 2026

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake was reported off Hawaii Island late Tuesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake occurred at 10:37 p.m. east of Papaikou at a depth of 39 kilometers. As of Wednesday morning, nearly 800 people had reported feeling the quake through the ...

Council member Batangan to hold town hall meeting

Local News June 10, 2026

Maui County Council member Kauanoe Batangan will host a town hall from 6 to 8 p.m. June 12 at Pōmaika’i Elementary School. For more information, call 808-270-5501 or email kauanoe.batangan@mauicounty.us.

Community urged to report signs of child abuse, neglect during summer

Local News June 10, 2026

With summer break underway across Maui County, the Maui County Commission for Youth and Children is encouraging community members who work with children and families to complete a new statewide online training on recognizing and reporting possible child abuse and neglect. According to the commission, reports of suspected child abuse and neglect decline when school is out because fewer trained adults regularly interact with and monitor the well-being of children. “Because school providers are the primary source of mandated reports, summer is a critical time to strengthen our ...

HGEA endorses Kiakona for House District 14

Local News June 10, 2026

The Hawaii Government Employees Association has endorsed Green Party candidate Pāʻele Kiakona in the race for Hawaii House District 14. Kiakona, a Lahaina native, community organizer and advocate for Lahaina Strong, is running on a platform that includes housing opportunities for local ...