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County announces new procedures for factory-built housing in Lahaina Burn Zone

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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 ...

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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 ...

Sne Patel to run West Maui seat in state House

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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, ...

Talk Story with Yuki Lei Sugimura at Upcountry Farmers Market on Saturday

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Maui County Council Vice-Chair Yuki Lei Sugimura will hold a Talk Story with Yuki Lei outreach program from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Upcountry Farmers Market. Sugimura is inviting the public to come and share their thoughts on county issues at the event at the Kulamalu Town Center, near Longs Drugs, in Pukalani. “The UFM is a great outdoor venue for sharing concerns, giving feedback on local issues and supporting local small businesses,” said Sugimura. Sugimura will be available to meet with the public to hear their concerns each month at the Upcountry Farmers ...

Kahului man dies in Kuihelani Highway crash

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A man has died after a crash Thursday morning on the Kuihelani Highway. Maui police identified the man as Victor Harris, 27, of Kahului. The crash happened at about 6:06 a.m. Thursday near Kuihelani Highway and East Waiko Road. According to the preliminary investigation, Harris was driving a 2015 Nissan Versa south on the highway when the Nissan failed to slow down in traffic and hit the back of a 2024 Thomas bus. The Versa became pinned underneath the bus. Harris suffered critical injuries and was taken to Maui Memorial Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his ...