A 43-year-old man arrested Wednesday in connection with an ongoing investigation into improvised explosive devices set around Kula and Kahului will make his initial appearance in federal court Monday. Read more
A search had been underway for the swimmer after witnesses said they saw him entering the water and getting pulled under by rapids at the spot Tuesday, without resurfacing. Read more
The arrest of Jess Lee, of Kula, was the result of a “coordinated effort” between the MPD and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Read more
The company will conduct an “at-the-market offering,” selling shares at prevailing market prices rather than a predetermined rate, according to a regulatory filing. Read more
Phase 2 of the Lahaina Fire Incident Analysis Report has been released, reviewing Maui County, state and federal emergency responses to the disastrous Lahaina fire of Aug. 8, 2023. Read more
Ilya and Sophia Tsaruk were vacationing on Maui from Washington state when they apparently drowned Saturday while swimming and possibly snorkeling in waters off the Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve in the southwest corner of Maui. Read more
The Lahaina Bypass extensions began more than a decade ago with Phase 1A, which opened in March 2013 and linked Keawe Street to Lahainaluna Road. Read more
Michelle Almeida, Kihei’s postmaster since 2018, and her son Chris Harris, who has managed the Puunene post office since 2022, are instilled with a devotion to duty that extends beyond their professions. Read more
No “single factor” led to the devastation caused by the Lahaina fires that killed 102 people, left thousands homeless and decimated the visitor industry, according to the second phase of findings from the state Department of the Attorney General’s investigation of government’s management of the disaster. Read more
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The 518-page Lahaina Fire Incident Analysis Report makes 84 unique findings and 140 recommendations for improving preparation, vegetation management, communications, collaboration between stakeholders. Read more
The Maui Police Department said the Massachusetts woman reported missing has been located and found to be in good health. Read more
Most of them were senior citizens but Tokuda — who represents the neighbor islands and rural Oahu — made a point of highlighting the ages of the three youngest victims. Read more
Maui County has acquired approximately 7 acres of land beneath the Kula Community Center and adjacent facilities for public use in perpetuity after years of leasing the property. Read more
AES Hawai‘i has launched Kuihelani solar-plus-storage, the state’s largest solar power facility. Read more
The victim was identified as Irene Kauffold, 64, who was known to frequent the Kihei area, police said. Read more
Federal agencies responding to Maui’s wildfire disaster over the past 13 months received much praise along with several tough questions during a congressional hearing Wednesday in Lahaina. Read more
The Hawaii Community Foundation, along with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, are donating $2.1 million toward the purchase of four new Maui Fire Department trucks. Read more
Maui County has declared a “Stage 1” water shortage for the Central Maui system, which requires a 10% reduction in water demand, effective today, officials said. Read more
The Lahaina Community Land Trust, which was formed after the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire, is taking several approaches to achieving its stated mission of “Keeping Lahaina Lands in Lahaina Hands.” Read more
More than 160 insurance companies have paid out $2.3 billion in the year since the deadly wildfires and expect to pay another $1 billion. B Read more
Insurance companies with claims against Hawaiian Electric tied to hundreds of Maui wildfire lawsuits largely prevailed Friday in court on an issue that could affect when and how they share damage payments with fire victims. Read more
