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End of an era: Alexander & Baldwin transfers full ownership of East Maui Irrigation to Mahi Pono | Maui Now

3 days ago | mauinow.com | Colleen Uechi

Water flows through an irrigation ditch alongside Hāna Highway on June 16. HJI / COLLEEN UECHI photoFarming company Mahi Pono has reached an agreement with Alexander & Baldwin to take over full ownership and operations of East Maui Irrigation, the extensive system of ditches and tunnels that diverted water from East Maui streams to sugar plantations for nearly 150 years.
Long before last week’s 330-acre blaze, Kahikinui community spent years preparing for fires | Maui Now

5 days ago | mauinow.com | Colleen Uechi

A home in Kahikinui is seen surrounded by the blackened landscape earlier this week. Photo: Maui CountyOn the steep slopes of the remote Hawaiian homesteading community of Kahikinui, a red house with a salmon-colored roof can be seen surrounded on all sides by blackened landscape in an aerial shot posted last week on social media by Maui County.
Maui police seek help locating missing woman last seen near Vineyard Street | Maui Now

1 week ago | mauinow.com | Wendy Osher

Sabree Katherine KochThe Maui Police Department requests the public’s help with any information on the whereabouts of Sabree Katherine Koch, 42, of Wailuku. Koch was reported missing by an acquaintance on Thursday, June 19, 2025, after she failed to return home. Koch was last seen on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at approximately 8:21 a.m., near Vineyard Street in Wailuku. Koch does not have a phone or a vehicle.
Two Maui men injured in alleged assault in Māʻalaea | Maui Now

1 week ago | mauinow.com | Wendy Osher

Two men suffered injuries in an alleged assault reported early Saturday morning in Māʻalaea, police said. The incident was reported at around 4:20 a.m. on June 14. The victims, a 24-year-old Kīhei man and a 62-year-old Lahaina man were allegedly assaulted by a group of three to four unknown males near Slip 22 at Māʻalaea Boat Harbor. During the assault, both victims were repeatedly punched and kicked in the head and body, resulting in various injuries, according to police.
Hawaiʻi AG gives update on implementation of Lahaina Wildfire Phase III report — “We are all part of the solution” | Maui Now

1 week ago | mauinow.com | Wendy Osher

Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez. The Lahaina Fire Forward-Looking Report (Phase 3) organized the findings from the Lahaina Fire Comprehensive Timeline Report (Phase One) and Lahaina Fire Incident Analysis Report (Phase Two) and prioritized a list of action items the state and all counties can use to make improvements to Hawai‘i’s future preparation for and responses to, wildfires.
‘Mele’ brings songs to life at Maui Ocean Center’s Sphere | Maui Now

1 week ago | mauinow.com | Wendy Osher

“Mele: The Hawaiian Music Experience” inside its intimate Sphere Theater. PC: Maui Ocean CenterMaui Ocean Center will launch “Mele: The Hawaiian Music Experience” inside its intimate Sphere Theater starting Tuesday, July 1. The immersive visual and musical journey showcases Hawaiian dancers and musicians, led by award-winning performer Eric Gilliom.
Maui Fire Department turns over command of the Kahikinui Brush Fire to DOFAW | Maui Now

1 week ago | mauinow.com | Wendy Osher

Kahikinui fire (6.17.25) PC: Maui Fire Department Effective this morning, Thursday, June 19, 2025, overall command and responsibility for the Kahikinui Brush Fire will move from the County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety to the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife. The Kahikinui Brush Fire began on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 9:45 a.m. The fire has burned an estimated 330 acres and remains 95% contained.
10th Wildfire & Drought LOOKOUT! campaign launches in Hawaiʻi | Maui Now

1 week ago | mauinow.com | Wendy Osher

Maui new fire apparatus and basic wildland firefighter training (June 5, 2025). PC: DLNR Maui new fire apparatus and basic wildland firefighter training (June 5, 2025). PC: DLNR Maui new fire apparatus and basic wildland firefighter training (June 5, 2025). PC: DLNR Maui new fire apparatus and basic wildland firefighter training (June 5, 2025). PC: DLNR Maui new fire apparatus and basic wildland firefighter training (June 5, 2025).
Lahaina Resource Center closed on June 19, 24-26 | Maui Now

1 week ago | mauinow.com | Wendy Osher

Lahaina Resource Center. PC: County of Maui / mauirecovers.orgThe County of Maui Office of Recovery’s Lahaina Resource Center will be closed on June 19 and 24-26, 2025. The center, located at Lahaina Gateway Center in Suite B102, will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday and will reopen on Friday, June 20.
Keiki events connect community during time of continuing need | Maui Now

1 week ago | mauinow.com | Wendy Osher

Water slide at Maui Behavioral Health Resources’ Summer ʻOhana Fun event. PC: Cody LangMBHR staff at Maui Behavioral Health Resources’ Summer ʻOhana Fun event. PC Cody LangLei poʻo craft at Maui Behavioral Health Resources’ Summer ʻOhana Fun event. PC Cody LangKids participating at Maui Behavioral Health Resources’ Summer ʻOhana Fun event. PC Cody LangFeelings poster at Maui Behavioral Health Resources’ Summer ʻOhana Fun event.