Update on August 8th memorial gatherings
Events in West, Central Maui to mark two years after the 2023 Maui wildfires
Residents are invited to come together to mark two years after the Aug. 8, 2023, Maui wildfires at three gatherings presented as the second year of Kuhinia Maui.
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Transport of Lahaina wildfire debris begins
Access restricted at Olowalu temporary debris site, Central Maui permanent site
Trucks carrying Lahaina wildfire debris today began transport operations from the Olowalu Temporary Debris Storage (TDS) site to the Permanent Disposal Site…
Kahikinui fire update as of 10 a.m. 6-17-25
FIRE UPDATE
The Kahikinui brush fire mauka of the highway near Mile Marker 24 and 25 remains 93% contained and 330 acres as of 10 a.m. today, 6/17, according to County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety (MFD). Crews today are working to extinguis…
Kahikinui fire update as of 7 p.m. 6-16-25
EVACUATION ORDERS LIFTED
Evacuation orders were LIFTED as of 7 p.m. today, 6/16, due to increased fire containment, according to Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). Notifications were sent via Genasys Protect evacuation app and MEMA Alerts.
ROAD REOPEN…
Kahikinui fire update as of 1 p.m. 6-16-25
FIRE UPDATE
The Kahikinui brush fire mauka of the highway near Mile Marker 24 and 25 is now 85% contained and 330 acres, according to County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety (MFD). Firefighters are extinguishing the active fire and hotspots wit…
Kahikinui fire update as of 8 a.m. 6-16-25
FIRE UPDATE
The Kahikinui brush fire mauka of the highway near Mile Marker 24 and 25 is now mapped at approximately 330 acres, which was calculated by Air One flying the perimeter with a flight tracker, according to County of Maui Department of Fire and Pu…
Kahikinui fire update as of 7 p.m. 6-15-25
FIRE UPDATE
The Kahikinui brush fire mauka of the highway near Mile Marker 24 and 25 is now estimated at approximately 500 acres as of 7 p.m. today, June 15, 2025, due to improved mapping, according to County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety (M…
Kahikinui fire update as of 3:30 p.m. 6-15-25
SHELTER
American Red Cross is setting up a shelter at King Kekaulike High School gymnasium, which will open at 5:30 p.m. this evening. Enter via Haleakala Highway. Bring chairs, go bags and other necessities. Snacks and water will be provided.
TEMPORARY EVA…
Kahikinui fire update as of 1:30 p.m. 6-15-26
EVACUATION ORDERS
Evacuation orders were issued by Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for 30 to 40 homes near Mile Marker 24 and 25 of Kahikinui due to a mid-morning brush fire being fueled by strong winds today, June 15, 2025. The evacuation orders w…
Evacuations ordered during Kahikinui brush fire
Evacuation orders were issued by Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for residents near Mile Marker 24 and 25 of Kahikinui due to a mid-morning brush fire being fueled by strong winds.
Residents are being told to head makai of the highway for evacuatio…
New Kula Ballfields’ parking lots will temporarily close for maintenance May 1-2, 9
New Kula Ballfields’ parking lots will close for asphalt maintenance and repairs on Thursday, May 1, through Friday, May 2, 2025, and again on Friday, May 9, 2025, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation.
The parking lo…
Heavy rainfall closes certain West Maui parks
Ainakea Park, Napili Park and Lahaina Recreation Center’s Rec 1 baseball and softball fields closed this afternoon, Jan. 17, 2025, due to heavy rainfall and inclement weather, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation.
La…
Fourth Friday in Kihei Canceled Due to Weather
Fourth Friday in Kihei has been canceled due to weather on January 27, 2023.
On Friday, the National Weather Service issued a flood watch and forecast excessive rainfall for Maui. The Weather Service forecast an 80 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms …
