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56th Annual Makawao Parade celebrates tradition, community spirit, June 29
The 56th Annual Makawao Parade takes place on Saturday, June 29, 2024. The Makawao Parade has long been a cherished tradition, bringing together residents, businesses and visitors to celebrate the vibrant culture and heritage of Makawao Town. “Our heartfelt appreciation goes to our esteemed title sponsor, Alpha Inc., whose generosity...
MPD: Speed, drugs and alcohol may have been involved in critical Makawao crash
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Maui police are investigating after a 28-year-old motorcyclist was critically injured in a crash Sunday night in Makawao. The crash happened around 7:30 p.m. on Makawao Avenue. According to preliminary investigation, a pickup truck was exiting a parking area when the motorcyclist collided into the side of...
Maui breaks ground on hundreds of homes for fire displaced residents
MAUI COUNTY, Hawaii (Island News) -- Maui takes a major step forward in housing residents displaced from the Lahaina fires. Nearly nine months after the Lahaina fires, Josephine Fraser and her family are finally able to move into more permanent housing, "it is definitely a blessing, after moving nine times after the fire. We are so grateful to call this home. So, thank you," said Fraser.
Ke Ao Maluhia at Maui Lani welcomes first family of residents with keys; Marks milestone for wildfire survivors
A family of four from Lahaina received keys on Tuesday to the very first home at the new Ke Ao Maluhia development at Maui Lani in Kahului. The development will serve as interim housing for Maui wildfire survivors. Located near the intersection of Pu‘umakani and Kea St., the project is...
The Maui Fires In Photos: April 2024
King Kamehameha III Elementary School students started class at their new temporary campus in Kapalua. The Maui County Council got to work on next year's budget. The permanent landfill site for the Aug. 8 fire debris hit a snag. Cleanup work continued. And group housing sites are being developed in Lahaina.
37 Fires Along One Maui Road This Year Alone Have Residents Of Nearby Town On Edge
The charred aftermath of one of the 37 fires that have occurred along Holomua Road this year will be removed as part of a cleanup before wildfire season on Maui. (Cammy Clark/Civil Beat/2024) Over the years, the once idyllic Holomua Road used by pedestrians and cyclists on the north shore...
Light winds kick off new week with stronger trades in forecast
HONOLULU (KHON2) – Drier air has filtered in today as evidenced by decreased cloud cover compared to yesterday and precipitation-free conditions in most locales. However, some moisture continues wrapping around the Big Island and is supporting a few afternoon showers over Kauai and vicinity. This may be the case on Monday afternoon as well as […]
New County Recovery Permit Center now open in Kahului
The new County of Maui Recovery Permit Center officially opened its doors in Kahului on Monday, providing a vital resource for those who are looking to rebuild in fire-affected areas in Lahaina and Kula as they navigate the permitting process and take the next step toward returning home. The center...
Reyn Spooner raises $15K for Maui Strong Fund on Lahaina Sailor Day
Reyn Spooner raised more than $15,000 for the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund on Lahaina Sailor Day on April 7, 2024. This recent effort brings the total contributions from the aloha wear company and its dedicated customers to more than $120,000 for disaster relief and recovery following the devastating wildfires in Maui.
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