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Wailea Community Association ‘adopts’ UHMC Nursing Program
The Wailea Community Association (WCA) started supporting the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Nursing Program during the pandemic. Since then, it has donated almost $300,000, with almost $100,000 of that just this year. The shift in the WCA’s scholarship strategy during the pandemic led to its support of Maui’s...
County leaders applaud emergency response to fast-moving blaze in Wailuku
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Wailuku residents were on high alert Monday while the Piihana brush fire triggered mandatory and voluntary evacuations, which has since been lifted. The crisis was a test of Maui County emergency operations. And county leaders said first responders and emergency management officials passed. Maui County Council member...
'It just really hits home': Upper Kula residents reflect on Crater Road fire scare
Maui's Crater Road fire on the slopes of Haleakalā that ignited on July 10 is now 80% contained after burning nearly 600 acres. Maui Fire and state Department of Land and Natural Resources personnel continue to monitor it closely and control hot spots. Kari McCarthy had her bags packed...
Vendor disqualification delays Hawaii emergency management report of deadly wildfire
HONOLULU — The lone vendor selected to perform an after-action report of the Maui Emergency Management Agency’s response to the fatal Aug. 8 fires that killed 102 people and destroyed the heart of historic Lahaina town is non-compliant with state policies and unable to perform the work. “All...
Maui Council’s housing bills setting example for whole state
When it comes to promoting housing growth, some of the most important work takes place at the county level. That’s why my colleagues and I at the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii have been deeply involved in advocating housing reform at both the state and county levels. Year-round, we work...
MPD identify victim who died in Kaanapali highway attack
The Maui Police Department have identified the 53-year-old man as Sione Paletua of Wailuku. MPD continues to extend its condolences to Mr. Paletua’s family and friends. On Monday, July 22, 46-year-old Seniola Kafoa Jr. of Lahaina was charged with Attempted Murder in the Second Degree. Kafoa remains in police custody with his bail set at $500,000/
Breaking: Concerns over Pioneer Mill smokestack prompt partial closure of Lahainaluna Road as safety precaution
Structural evaluations of the Pioneer Mill smokestack documented concerns about its condition, prompting the County of Maui Department of Public Works to close Lahainaluna Road between Honoapi‘ilani Highway and Kuhua Street, effective 3 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2024. While evidence of cracking and spalling around the base of the...
Elly’s Formal Wear Hosts Hawaiʻi’s First Stella York Bridal Trunk Show, July 27-28
Elly’s Formal Wear on Maui hosts an exclusive Stella York Bridal Trunk Show, July 27-28 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the store located at the Sugar Beach Resort (145 North Kīhei Road) in Kīhei. This special event is designed as a bridal experience for brides-to-be in Maui.
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