Former Maui resident Sarah L. Moen recently was appointed as a commissioner to the King County Superior Court in Seattle. Moen joins Judge Patrick Oishi of Maui High School’s Class of 1985 as the second judicial officer from Maui to serve on the largest trial court in Washington ...
Repairs to the sinkhole near Kamaole Beach Park II on South Kihei Road are expected to continue through the fall, according to Maui County officials. “We understand how disruptive this closure has been for residents, businesses and everyone who relies on South Kihei Road each day,” Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen said in a news release. “The damage from the kona low impacted multiple infrastructure systems, requiring a more complex repair and redesign focused on long-term stability and resilience.” Bissen said his administration is working to improve the roadway to better ...
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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.
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voters to sign and return the postage-paid cards using blue or black ink to help avoid ballot issues caused by outdated signatures.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 ...
