Kihei, HI Local News, Events, and Information

Kahului Fri. Dec 3 2021

Public Input Due by Dec. 31 for Proposed Changes to Maui Bus Routes

Changes proposed for 11 routes; Routes 8 and 39 to be replaced by in-demand service

Keith Jajko Editor

Public Input Due by Dec. 31 for Proposed Changes to Maui Bus Routes

Keith Jajko Editor

Kahului Sat. Nov 27 2021

Hana Highway 'Back Route' Bridge to be Closed Dec. 3 to 6

Completion of improvements on Mahalawa Bridge at Milepost 43, near Pipiwai Trail turnoff, scheduled

Keith Jajko Editor

Keith Jajko Editor

Kihei Weather: Sunday December 14

High: 77°

Low: 71°

Wind: 4 MPH S

Chance of rain: 89%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 77 and low of 71 degrees. Sunny for the morning, patchy rain nearby for the afternoon and evening,

Lahaina Mon. Nov 15 2021

Forecast: Spam Sales Expected to Set Records for Thanksgiving {NRL}

Whopping inflation, supply chain woes sending Mauians to an old fave

Keith Jajko Editor

Forecast: Spam Sales Expected to Set Records for Thanksgiving {NRL}

Keith Jajko Editor

Kahului Sat. Nov 13 2021

Most Hawaiians concerned about government spending and debt, survey says

Poll of about 1,000 Hawaii residents gauges public sentiment on government spending

Keith Jajko Editor

Keith Jajko Editor

Kahului Sat. Nov 13 2021

Influx of Yoga Professionals Blamed for Sage Shortage {NRL}

Yoga hourly rates plummeting due to supply; County officials concerned about loss of sage sales tax revenues

Keith Jajko Editor

Influx of Yoga Professionals Blamed for Sage Shortage {NRL}

Keith Jajko Editor

Maui County COVID-19 Statistics

Kihei and Maui County COVID-19 Coverage and Statistics

There have been 45,491 cases in a county with a population of 167,417

n/a cases per 100,000

n/a infection rate

0 deaths

Kahului Fri. Nov 5 2021

Maui County to Revise Public Health Emergency Rules

County Public Health Emergency Rules to be revised per Governor’s Executive Order

Keith Jajko Editor

Keith Jajko Editor

Kahului Wed. Oct 27 2021

Cousin of TV's 'Tattoo' to Run for Mayor of Maui {NRL}

Mayoral candidate looks eerily like the "Fantasy Island" character

Keith Jajko Editor

Cousin of TV's 'Tattoo' to Run for Mayor of Maui {NRL}

Keith Jajko Editor

Kahului Fri. Jul 9 2021

Maui Dive Mishaps Make Apple Add New Watch Warning {NRL}

Having your Apple Watch slip off your wrist as you plunge into Maui waters does not justify a warranty claim, tech giant says.

Keith Jajko Editor

Maui Dive Mishaps Make Apple Add New Watch Warning {NRL}

Keith Jajko Editor

Kahului Thu. Jul 8 2021

Spruce Goose May Fly Again to Bring Even More Visitors to Maui {NRL}

The wooden airplane with 8 engines is being eyed to help bring tourists who waited so long to visit Maui through the pandemic response.

Keith Jajko Editor

Spruce Goose May Fly Again to Bring Even More Visitors to Maui {NRL}

Keith Jajko Editor

Kahului Wed. Jul 7 2021

Toyota to Introduce New Tacundra Model on Maui {NRL}

Top automaker eyes land around old sugar mill for a plant to manufacturer a Tacoma-Tundra hybrid in effort to cut shipping costs for ‘Maui’s Unofficial Truck'

Keith Jajko Editor

Toyota to Introduce New Tacundra Model on Maui {NRL}

Keith Jajko Editor

Kahului Tue. Jul 6 2021

SS Minnow Lands in Kahului Harbor 54 Years After Last Episode {NRL}

Abandoned along with the last 'Gilligan's Island' set, on a secret Northwestern Hawaiian island when the show was canceled, the Minnow surprisingly surfaces in north Maui

Keith Jajko Editor

SS Minnow Lands in Kahului Harbor 54 Years After Last Episode {NRL}

Keith Jajko Editor

Kahului Sat. Jul 3 2021

State Announces New 12-Tier Pandemic Re-Opening Strategy {NRL}

Criticized for adding a Tier 5, state responds with new plan with 'more memorable' number, educational marketing program.

Keith Jajko Editor

State Announces New 12-Tier Pandemic Re-Opening Strategy {NRL}

Keith Jajko Editor