500 tons of pilings cleared from Lahaina shoreline as part of wildfire debris removal
All 237 nonhistorical, concrete pilings along Front Street in Lahaina have been removed — totaling approximately 500 tons of material. A press release announcement from the County of Maui described the achievement as “a significant step forward in Maui wildfire recovery efforts.”
Coordinated Agency Emergency Preparedness Exercise in Kīhei on Friday
The Maui Police Department in conjunction with the Department of Education will conduct a one-day Joint Agency Emergency Preparedness Exercise on the Kīhei Elementary School campus from approximately 7:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Council OKs two more years for Kuʻikahi Village housing project
The Maui County Council has approved a resolution for a time extension — to May 2029 — for completion of the Kuʻikahi Village project, now apparently scaled back from its original plans. According to information presented to council members, the project was originally designed as a 202-unit workforce housing development mauka of Honoapiʻilani Highway.
Coast Guard offloads more than $214 million worth of illegal cocaine in San Diego
The crew of the US Coast Guard Cutter Kimball offloaded approximately 18,898 pounds of cocaine, with an estimated value of more than $214.3 million, on Thursday in San Diego. The Coast Guard Cutter Kimball is one of two legend-class national security cutters homeported in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi.
Lau Ke Aloha invites Maui residents to celebrate native species through art
The Aloha Makena Foundation, in partnership with Mākena Golf & Beach Club, present the “Lau Ke Aloha: Kinolau Native Species Art Creation Day” on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Mākena’s Hale Pili. This free event provides a unique opportunity for Maui residents to create and submit artworks celebrating the island’s native species under the guidance of local artists.
County Department of Liquor Control office to be closed for half-day Friday, April 25
The County of Maui Department of Liquor Control office will be closed for a half-day to accommodate department training, starting at 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2025.
Volcano Watch — Tilt, Tremor, and Lava: Remembering Maunaloa’s 2022 Eruption
Volcano Watch: As people from around the world are captivated by episodic lava fountaining during the ongoing Kīlauea eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu, let’s use the current pause and transition our attention back to the details of another recent eruption—Maunaloa in 2022.
Winners announced for Rep. Case’s 2025 Congressional Art Competition
US Rep. Ed Case (Hawai‘i – First District) announced the winners of his 2025 Congressional Art Competition at Bishop Museum, where entries were on public display. Twenty-three art pieces were entered this year from eight schools throughout his district.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority welcomes new team members to Maui County
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority introduced its newest team members, including: Kui Adolpho, and Meagan Degaia, Destination Managers for Molokaʻi and Maui/Lānaʻi respectively.
Construction Industry of Maui is accepting applications for the Bob Poulson Scholarship
The Construction Industry of Maui is now accepting applications from graduating Maui high school students, for its annual Bob Poulson CIM Scholarships. The deadline for the essay and application is May 2.
ʻĪao United Church of Christ celebrates 130th anniversary, welcomes new minister
ʻĪao United Church of Christ marks its 130th anniversary and celebrates the installation of its new minister on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
Community invited to utility box painting event at Keōpūolani Park this weekend
The project supports early-career Maui-based creatives and transforms everyday infrastructure into vibrant, place-based artwork grounded in authentic mo‘olelo.
