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County housing department seeks proposals

The Maui County of Maui Department of Housing is seeking proposals for fiscal year 2027-28 grant money from qualified private, nonprofit and for-profit organizations that provide services and programs related to rental assistance and housing counseling within the county. Beginning Aug. 15, ...

Proposed Maui shipping increase raises worries

Some Maui County residents and elected officials are expressing concerns about a requested temporary rate increase of 25% by Interisland shipper Young Brothers, especially in light of efforts to rebuild Lahaina devastated by the 2023 wildfire. Public hearings have been held by the state Public ...

Police identify man killed wreck on Hana Highway

Maui police suspect alcohol as a contributing factor in a Thursday night wreck on the Hana Highway that killed a 34-year-old man from Makawao. On Saturday, police identified the man as Douglas Roman. According to Maui police, a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan was headed toward Haiku at approximately ...

Haleakala Highway closed due to downed tree

At about 2:20 p.m. Thursday, Maui County officials alerted drivers that the Haleakala Highway has been closed at mile marker 3 for a down tree. All Lanes are closed. This report will be updated when more information becomes available.

Hiker rescued off Waihee Ridge Trail

Maui County emergency officials performed a mountain rescue Thursday morning after a 72-year-old male hiker fell and injured his leg. According to the Maui Fire Department, a rescue engine and aircraft were deployed around 9:59 a.m. to the Waihee Ridge Trail. Rescuers aboard the aircraft ...

Hawaiian Airlines now accepting surfboards as standard checked baggage

Hawaiian Airlines is now accepting surfboards and bicycles, in addition to other sports equipment such as golf clubs, as standard checked baggage on every flight. “Hawaiʻi is synonymous with surfing and many ocean and land-based activities that draw visitors from around the world,” said ...