Offaly Independent

Maui police have launched a second degree murder investigation into a stabbing incident in Kīhei on Sunday. Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive 64-year-old Kīhei man inside the residence with apparent stab wounds. Despite performing life-saving measures, the man succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Maui police launch murder investigation following fatal stabbing in Kīhei ↗

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Eight of the nine residents at Kula Hospital's Hale Makamae, a facility for developmentally disabled individuals, had to be moved off island.

Displaced by storm damage, over 100 Kula Hospital patients cope with separation between Maui, O‘ahu facilities ↗

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The Upcountry community meeting Thursday hosted by Mayor Richard Bissen to discuss the impacts of the recent Kona storms drew more than 100 attendees.

Upcountry community meeting on Kona storm impacts draws 100+ attendees ↗

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Lahaina residents returned the favor after the Moloka'i community was among the first to respond with boatloads of emergency supplies after the fires.

Neighboring islands show aloha as donations pour into Moloka‘i to aid storm cleanup of homes, fishponds ↗

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The Kākoʻo Molokaʻi donation drive successfully mobilized the Maui community, collecting and shipping two full containers of essential supplies to support families impacted by recent flooding on Molokaʻi.

Kākoʻo Molokaʻi Donation Drive delivers two containers of relief supplies from Maui community ↗

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University of Hawaiʻi economist Carl Bonham warned Maui County Council members Wednesday that a stagnant job market and a precarious reliance on wealthy tourists leave the county vulnerable as it begins annual budget deliberations.

Economist warns council of vulnerable economy ahead of budget deliberations ↗

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Mayor Richard Bissen presented a $1.616 billion proposed fiscal 2027 budget to the Maui County Council on Wednesday morning, prioritizing affordable housing, Lahaina wildfire recovery and water system improvements.

Mayor Bissen proposes $1.616 billion budget for fiscal 2027 ↗

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Residents say more a new flood control project and better stormwater management is sorely needed.

Second Kona low storm showed flood risks in Lahaina’s fire-bared landscape ↗

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