Maui Police Officer Suzanne O, who was killed in the line of duty on Aug. 15, 2025, was honored at the 2026 Hawaii Law Enforcement Memorial Remembrance Ceremony on Sunday in Honolulu. The annual ceremony, organized by the Hawaii Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation, recognizes law enforcement ...
Average gasoline prices in Hawaii increased 2.3 cents per gallon over the past week, reaching $5.62 per gallon, according to a GasBuddy survey of 355 stations statewide. Despite the increase last week, prices were 4.2 cents lower than a month ago but remained $1.21 higher than at the same time last year. Nationally, the average price of gasoline fell by 1 cent over the past week to $4.47 per gallon. The national average is 45.2 cents higher than a month ago and $1.33 above prices recorded a year earlier.
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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 ...
Paid parking at the Baldwin Home parking lot in Lahaina will resume May 18, with revenue supporting restoration efforts at Lahaina historic sites. The Lahaina Restoration Foundation said the parking lot remained free following the 2023 Lahaina wildfire to help meet emergency and recovery ...
LahainaTown Action Committee President Sne Patel has announced his candidacy for the state House District 14 seat representing West Maui. In a news release, Patel cited recovery efforts and long-term planning as key issues in his campaign and said he plans to focus on infrastructure, ...
