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In this article, we'll be exploring two pizza joints located in Pukalani. Have you had the chance to taste their offerings yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

The Maui Police Department has identified the victim of a fatal car accident. The victim was 24-year-old pedestrian Mateo Stephens from Kula. The incident happened on September 21, 2023, on Hana Highway, near Hansen Road in Kahului. Stephens was struck by a southbound 1995 Chevrolet Camaro.

When Lahaina residents return to their properties Monday morning many will be provided with a helpful tool, courtesy of the men and women in those well known orange vests - the associates from Home Depot Hawaii.

With state and federal initiatives to expand the housing supply and rebuild aging infrastructure, demand for construction workers is expected to grow. To meet the demand the Hawai’i Regional Council of Carpenters is making an effort to attract more individuals to the trades profession with its pre-apprenticeship program. The...

Five long-time Lahaina residents are advising Maui Mayor Richard Bissen on recovery efforts.

Response time: Let’s hope we don’t have to wait two years to get the official version of what Maui police officers were doing on Aug. 8 in Lahaina, but Police Chief John Pelletier put that out there during a presentation to the Maui Police Commission last week. What...

A fatal accident occurred on Hana Highway, Kahului, on September 21, 2023. The incident involved a 1995 Chevrolet Camaro and a pedestrian. The driver, Ronald Hoilien, collided with a pedestrian on the road shoulder. The 24-year-old pedestrian from Kula died at the scene; his identity has not been released yet.

Big wave surfing returns to the red carpet and the live stage to honor its champions for the first time in years on Oct. 28. Created by Bill Sharp, the original founder of the XXL Big Wave Awards, the New Big Wave Challenge will honor the biggest waves and best rides of the 2022/23 season in a gala presentation party in the modern capital of the high surf realm, Nazaré, Portugal.

Desc: Desserts, Shaved Ice, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt. Waikomo started on the island of kauai in 2016. Now on Maui with our first store front in the town of paia. U can’t miss us, we are at the beginning of the town, right across the public parking lot. Come kick back on our beautiful patio and enjoy some all natural Shave Ice with us.

The Kelawea area in Lahaina was nearly wiped off the map by the fire.

In this article, we'll be exploring four exceptional pizza stores in Kihei. Have you had the chance to visit any of them? If you have, we'd love to hear about your experiences in the comments below.

Kihei, Hawaii is known for its stunning beaches, breathtaking views, and luxurious real estate. Recently, three properties in this area were sold at impressive prices, showcasing the high demand for upscale homes in this tropical paradise.

From just outside the burn zone in Lahaina, Jes Claydon can see the ruins of the rental home where she lived for 13 years and raised three children. Little remains recognizable beyond the jars of sea glass that stood outside the front door.On Monday, officials will begin lifting restrictions on entry to the area, and Claydon hopes to collect those jars and any other mementos she might find.“I want the freedom to just be there and absorb what happened,” Claydon said. "Whatever I might find, even if it’s just those jars of sea glass, I’m looking forward to taking...

Local Lahaina residents are bracing themselves for a homecoming filled with mixed emotions as they prepare to return to their fire-damaged homes. This marks a significant step forward in the recovery process as residents are allowed back in for the first time since the wildfires occurred.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - President Biden on Friday made more disaster assistance available to Hawaii, pledging to cover 100% of the costs of debris removal in Lahaina over a 180-day period. Additional disaster assistance was also made available for other key costs. “This determination was made due to the significant costs...

KAHULUI (ISLAND NEWS) -- Maui County confirmed on Saturday there were no additional identified individuals. "We extend our gratitude to the community for their support and understanding during this challenging time," the County said.

Six weeks since wildfires decimated the historic town of Lahaina and ravaged Kula and Upcountry, in what is now the most lethal wildfire in US history in over a century, Maui is still recovering from this loss. More than 2,200 buildings were destroyed across Maui, leaving an estimated 11,000 residents displaced across the island.

As the two-month mark since the Lahina Town fire is nearing, state officials have noticed an unexpected development. Approximately half of the displaced Filipinos in West Maui have not yet applied for federal disaster assistance. This is believed to be caused by cultural and language challenges.

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!. It took less than a day for the Aug. 8 fire to gut more than a dozen cultural landmarks and historic structures that Lahaina Restoration Foundation officials had spent 60 years working tirelessly to restore and preserve for future generations. The...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - It will take years for Lahaina to recover. And that means the community’s residents and businesses will need your help in the long-run. The good news: There are plenty of ways to help. On top of making donations to nonprofits, foundations, and directly to residents themselves, you can talk with your pocketbook — and make purchases that benefit those struggling in the wake of the disaster.