Maui Seeks More Ham Radio Operators Before Peak Hurricane Season
Hawaii Supreme Court Revives Maui Lani Grading Permit Legal Challenge
The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled that a cultural group can proceed with its claim questioning whether Maui County had valid 'good cause' to extend a...
Maui Council Passes Bill 88, Offering Path for 4,500 STRs to Stay Operating
Multiple sources report that the Maui County Council voted 7-2 to approve Bill 88, creating a potential pathway for thousands of apartment-zoned vacation rentals to...
State Board Weighs Live Plant Import Ban for Maui and Lānaʻi Amid CRB Detections
Multiple reports from Hawaii Public Radio cover the state Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity's consideration of interim rules to restrict live potted plant imports to...
Government & Policy
Coastal Resilience Designs for Olowalu-Ukumehame to Be Unveiled July 9
The Nature Conservancy and UH will present final conceptual designs for the Olowalu-Ukumehame coastline on...
Weather & Safety
Maui County Tallies $100M in Kona Low Storm Damage Across All Districts
Multiple sources report that Maui County has assessed approximately $100 million in damage from the...
Tourism
Little League Returns to Lahaina for First Time Since 2008, Boosting West Maui Recovery
Lahaina Recreation Center will host a District III Little League tournament June 26–30, 2026, marking...
Wildfire Recovery
July 1 Lahaina Community Meeting to Cover Rebuilds, Buyouts & Wildfire Prep
The County of Maui is hosting its monthly Lahaina Community Meeting on July 1, 2026,...
Short-Term Rentals
PUC Seeks Public Input on Utility Wildfire Liability Cap Before June 30 Deadline
Hawaii's Public Utilities Commission has extended its public comment period to June 30 on a...
Travel & Airlines
Federal Safety Probe Targets Rental Car Company Operating on Maui
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation in June 2026 into NU Car...
Economy
Maui County Water Rates Change Starting July 1, 2026
Maui County's Department of Water Supply has implemented new water rates for fiscal year 2027,...