Weekly Jazz Concert Series Returns to Lahaina Chocolate Factory
Jazz Maui hosts weekly Sunday evening concerts at Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate Factory in Lahaina, featuring live jazz performances with food and beverage service. Weekly Sunset Jazz concerts occur Sundays 5-7pm at Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate Factory on Ulupono Street in Lahaina. Events feature live jazz performances with different musicians each week in an open-air […]
Major Kahului Traffic Route Closes Nightly for Road Work Feb 24-27
Puʻunēnē Avenue between Wākea Avenue and Kūihelani Highway will be fully closed at night for three nights next week for paving and striping work. Detours will route traffic through Dairy Road and Kūihelani Highway. Full road closure runs 8:30 p.m. Tuesday Feb 24 through 4:30 a.m. Friday Feb 27. Traffic from Maui Veterans Highway to […]
Travel Writer Compares Big Island’s Kua Bay to Maui’s Resort Beaches
A travel article highlights Big Island’s Kua Bay as a $10 alternative to Maui’s expensive resort beaches like Ka’anapali, where visitors pay $40-250 in daily resort fees. Ka’anapali Beach attracts over 2 million visitors annually with resort fees of $40-250 per night plus parking costs of $30-50. Big Island’s Kua Bay charges only $10 for […]
Major Road Work Planned for Makawao Avenue Section
Maui County will completely rebuild a section of Makawao Avenue from milepost 0.8 to Ai Street, including new pavement, sidewalks, and infrastructure improvements. Complete pavement removal and reconstruction planned for Makawao Avenue stretch. Project includes new sidewalks, ramps, driveways, and drainage improvements. Work will involve guardrail replacement and utility adjustments. New signage and road markings […]
Lahaina Banyan Tree Assessment Will Determine Park Reopening Timeline
Arborists will conduct extensive health testing on Lahaina’s fire-damaged banyan tree to determine if the park can safely reopen to visitors before year-end. The iconic tree survived the 2023 wildfire but officials discovered hidden damage including fungus beneath its bark. Maui County arborists will perform invasive testing including tension tests on branches and drilling into […]
Lahaina Business Owners Struggle with Complex Rebuild Requirements
Commercial property owners in Lahaina face overwhelming permitting challenges and erosion issues that are preventing many from rebuilding 2.5 years after the fire. Only 9 non-residential buildings have been completed despite 163 permits in process. Waterfront properties face the most complex permitting due to shoreline setbacks, historic district rules, and multiple agency requirements. Some elderly […]
Landlords Must Now Contact Mediation Services Before Evicting Tenants
A new state law requires landlords to notify mediation services when issuing eviction notices, giving tenants 10 days to request free mediation before court proceedings can begin. Landlords who don’t comply cannot legally enforce evictions. Act 278 mandates landlords notify mediation services the same day they serve eviction notices. Tenants have 10 days to request […]
FEMA Approves $33.4M for Maui Wildfire and Hawaii Disaster Recovery
Federal emergency management approved $33.4 million in disaster recovery funds for Maui County, including money to rebuild two affordable housing complexes and a senior center damaged in the 2023 Lahaina wildfire. Maui County will receive $6.9 million to repair Lahaina Crossroads Apartments and $4.1 million for Komohana Hale Apartments. The West Maui Senior Center will […]
Native Tree Planting Project Advances at Lahaina Harbor Restoration
Nearly 10 native Hawaiian trees, including endemic loulu palms, were planted at Lahaina Harbor as part of ongoing restoration efforts following the 2023 wildfires. The project is part of broader community recovery work supported by multiple organizations. Lahaina Harbor received nearly 10 native trees including loulu palms, Hawaiian sandalwood, and other indigenous species. The planting […]
Lahaina Wildfire Debris Transfer to Permanent Site Officially Complete
Maui County completed the transfer of over 400,000 tons of Lahaina wildfire debris from temporary storage in Olowalu to a permanent disposal site in Central Maui. The five-month operation finished ahead of schedule with a ceremonial blessing on February 17, 2026. More than 400,000 tons of wildfire debris successfully moved from Olowalu temporary site to […]