Lahaina, Maui—“Lahaina Ondo” is a new bon dance song that honors the Lahaina community by recalling fond summertime memories of everyday life in Lahaina. It is set to be released on all digital platforms August 8 together with a music video. The song and dance will be presented to the ...
The Maui News KAHULUI—Representative Gene Ward (R-18 Hawaii Kai – Kalama Valley) expressed his strong dismay at the stalled release of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) report regarding the cause and origin of the Lahaina wildfires, according to a Friday press ...
The Maui News KAHULUI — Governor Josh Green announced on Tuesday that the first four tenants have moved into newly completed units in the La‘iku temporary housing project along Lahainaluna Road. Construction of this housing reflects a partnership between Governor Green’s Administration ...
The Maui News KAHULUI—The 53-year-old victim in a murder case has been identified as Sione Paletua of Wailuku, The Maui Police Department announced Monday afternoon. On July 22 Seniola Kafoa Jr. (46) of Lahaina was charged with Attempted Murder in the Second Degree. Kafoa remains in ...
Lahaina homeowners impacted by the August 2023 wildfire are encouraged to attend the County of Maui Office of Recovery’s Homeowners Webinar on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. Officials will discuss topics related to rebuilding and housing including permitting, temporary structures, ...
KAHULUI—During a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset, two exceptional members were honored with special awards. Soakai Taufa was presented with the Quiet Rotarian award for his humble yet significant contributions to the Rotary club and the community. Soakai played a key ...
KAHULUI - At a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset three members were inducted into the club. The induction officer was Al Weiland, assistant governor for the Rotary Coastal Clubs. Dan Jaegeris the West Area Director with the Boys and Girls Club of Maui. He has extensive ...
KAHULUI—On Tuesday, August 6, David Allaire will be the speaker at the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting. Allaire has been president of the Board of Directors for the Lahaina Restoration Foundation for 16 years. Allaire will share information on the activities of the Restoration ...
KAHULUI—The Habitat for Humanity Maui announced on Monday they will hold a special Disaster Recovery Fundraiser at the historic Old Lahaina Luau on August 17. The event will aim to raise essential funds to support the rebuilding of Lahaina, which was devastated by the catastrophic ...
Submitted by University of Hawaii The government’s response to the 2023 Lahaina, Maui wildfire and its impact on Lahaina residents is the focus of a $3.8 million study by a team of University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa researchers. The August 2023 wildfire, the deadliest in U.S. history, killed ...
