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Maui’s Safe Parking Program launches with 20 individuals

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Maui County crews removed nearly 48 tons of trash and other materials from Pūlehu Road during a three-day cleanup, officials said Tuesday. The Nov. 4-6 cleanup coincided with the launch of the county’s temporary safe parking program in Puʻunēnē. The county said the effort moved people living along the roadway to a designated site while addressing public health, safety and environmental concerns.

Maui County, HI · 3d

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First Responders & Military Honolua Classic presented by OUTRIGGER Kā‘anapali Beach Resort returns to Honolua

The 3rd Annual First Responders & Military Honolua Classic surf contest presented by OUTRIGGER Kā’anapali Beach Resort will return to Honolua Bay during a holding window of Nov. 15 – Dec. 31, 2026. Co-hosted by OUTRIGGER Kā’anapali Beach Resort and Kahākūkahi Ocean Academy, the invitation-only surf event...

Lahaina, HI · 1d

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HECO warns power shutoff may be possible on Maui, Hawaiʻi Island

Thousands are without power on Hawaiʻi Island. HECO warns it may need to proactively shut off power in parts of Maui and Hawaiʻi Island.

Maui County, HI · 2d

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New marketplace opens in Lahaina, first commercial tenants since 2023 wildfire

Lahaina opened its first commercial area, a two-year marketplace called Ulu O Lele featuring 25 vendors, marking a significant step in the community's recovery from the 2023 wildfires.

Lahaina, HI · 3d

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‘Nightmare’: Maui homeowner claims Habitat for Humanity neglected contract, retaliated

MAUI (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiary claims a non-profit contractor made mistakes while building her new home and then retaliated after she complained. Ashley Caris could not wait to move into the 3-bedroom, post-and-pier Keokea Hawaiian Homestead house with panoramic views mauka to makai. “We look forward to...

Maui, HI · 2d

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'This is Lahaina': ʻUlu O Lele marketplace brings hope to local businesses

Before the fire, Lahaina's Unaloto Taukeiaho and his father-in-law, Tevita Lavaka, sold their handcrafted wood sculptures on Front Street. They lost their home, workshop and inventory from their business, One of Dakine Maui Carving, in the wildfire. This week, Taukeiaho stood surrounded by gleaming carvings in his new storefront unit...

Lahaina, HI · 17h

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New marketplace brings local businesses back to Lahaina

LAHAINA (HawaiiNewsNow) - A new marketplace has opened at the former Outlets of Maui site, bringing local businesses back to Lahaina more than three years after the 2023 wildfires. The transformed site, now called ʻUlu o Lele, celebrated its grand opening Tuesday. Kūhiō Lewis of Hawaiian Council said the...

Lahaina, HI · 3d

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Update: Council votes 9-0 to confirm Mimi Desjardins as corporation counsel and Andrew Martin as prosecuting attorney

Maui County Council members voted unanimously this afternoon to confirm Mayor Richard Bissen’s appointments for the county’s top two lawyers — Mimi Desjardins as corporation counsel and Andrew Martin as prosecuting attorney. With the adoption of the two the appointment resolutions, Desjardins will succeed Corporation Counsel Victoria...

Maui County, HI · 19h

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UH Maui College Annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale

University of Hawaiʻi Maui College’s talented baking students, under the tutelage of Pastry Chef Instructor Hannah Stanchfield, are selling Thanksgiving pies again this year. Classic pumpkin pies are topped with fresh whipped cream and decorative spiced sugar cookies. Grandma’s apple pies are made the old-fashioned way with Granny...

Kahului, HI · 21h

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This retired HR worker never expected to start an art business in Hawaii

When Randy Spicocchi had to retire from his job in HR after several surgeries, he wasn’t planning on becoming an entrepreneur. Then, his husband — a minister — got a job in Hawaii, and they moved. “That's when people were giving me gifts of Hawaiian lei,” Spicocchi...

Hawaii · 16h

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Maui County Council meetings set for Nov. 13 and 25, Dec. 9 and 23

The Maui County Council has updated its schedule for the remainder of the 2025-2027 term, with the term’s four final council meetings planned for Nov. 13, Nov. 25, Dec. 9 and Dec. 23, Chair Alice L. Lee announced. Various council committees are scheduled to meet next week and the...

Maui County, HI · 2d

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Hawaiian Electric Ends Public Safety Power Shutoff Watch as Wildfire Weather Eases

With hazardous wildfire weather conditions abating across the islands, Hawaiian Electric announced Friday that it has ended its Public Safety Power Shutoff watch. The utility said the decision comes as the forecast shows decreased wildfire risk, falling wind speeds, and rising humidity levels. The National Weather Service also allowed wind advisories to expire for Maui County and Hawaiʻi Island.

Maui County, HI · 13h

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Land and Energy Top Priorities for Rawlins-Fernandez

For her fourth consecutive term as Molokai’s Councilmember, Keani Rawlins-Fernandez says she is focused on land management and energy projects that will help residents. “Controlling our land, controlling our water, controlling all of Molokai, Kalaupapa included,” Rawlins-Fernandez said about her priorities She added that energy independence projects will also be something she dedicates time to.

Maui County, HI · 1d

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Outgoing Council to vote on mayor’s picks for corporation counsel, prosecutor for next term

The outgoing Maui County Council will vote this week on Mayor Richard Bissen’s picks for corporation counsel and prosecuting attorney, two positions that begin under the new Council elected Nov. 3. The Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee, chaired by Council Member Kauanoe Batangan, will take up the resolutions...

Maui County, HI · 3d

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Rotary clubs organize island-wide food drives for Maui Food Bank and The Salvation Army

Six Maui Rotary clubs will collect non-perishable food items and cash donations for the Maui Food Bank and The Salvation Army over three days this month. Hours of the drives are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m at Kīhei and Lahaina locations. Hours for the Hoʻokele location are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lahaina, HI · 1d

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Hawaiʻi small businesses, nonprofits with drought-related losses could be eligible for federal loans

Federal disaster loans are available to small businesses and nonprofits that suffered financial losses related to drought conditions in 2026. Through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, the U.S. Small Business Administration is offering up to $2 million in low-interest loans to offset economic losses from the drought, a news release said.

Maui County, HI · 1d

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Lahaina Finally Gets New Shops. They’re Nothing Like Before.

A visitor planning an anniversary trip to Maui said they couldn’t wait to shop in Lahaina again. Another person responding to the same Marketplace opening, however, wished housing was moving as quickly as shops for tourists, while others looked at the modular storefronts and wondered whether this was really what more than three years of rebuilding had produced. Reactions following the November 10 opening of Ulu o Lele Marketplace reflected enthusiasm, disappointment, and some surprisingly strong feelings.

Lahaina, HI · 1d