The state has released new renderings for the replacement King Kamehameha III Elementary School in Lahaina, with construction set to begin early 2027. The project has $146 million allocated and must be completed by 2029 to retain federal funding.
- The new school will be built in Kuʻia, away from its original Front Street location due to the discovery of iwi kupuna and tsunami zone restrictions.
- The state has allocated $146 million for the rebuild, with an additional $60 million secured for evacuation roads in the area.
- Construction is expected to begin early next year, and the school must open by 2029 or the state risks losing federal funding.
- A temporary school has been operating at Pulelehua since 2024 while rebuild plans were finalized.
Source: Hawaii News Now
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