The U.S. Drought Monitor says all of Maui is in drought ... and local leaders signed emergency proclamations so that the Hawaii National Guard can help and counties can access assistance. Kahikinui is less populated and developed than Lahaina, which ...

The Kahikinui Homestead residents faced a tense night away from their homes due to a brush fire, highlighting the challenges of limited infrastructure in their rural community.

Maui County officials issued emergency alerts on Sunday, as the Kahikinui wildfire grew to approximately 500 acres by 7 p.m. The blaze, located mountain side of the Piiilani highway between Mile Markers 24 and 25,

KAHIKINUI, Hawaii (Island News) – The second day of the ongoing Kahikinui brush fire has been mapped at approximately 330 acres on Monday, according to the Maui Fire Department (MFD). The fire was contained to 93% as of 7 p.m. and Officials lifted evacuation orders as well due to the increased fire containment.

Firefighters are working to control a wind-whipped brushfire that threatened dozens of homes in Southeast Maui.