Potential Tropical System Could Threaten Maui by Next Weekend
Scattered showers are expected on Maui Sunday, while a tropical wave southeast of Hawaii has an 80% chance of development and may approach the islands next weekend. Models are split on the track, so residents should monitor forecasts closely. Windward and mauka areas of Maui face the best chance of showers Sunday, with some heavier […]
Maui County Takes Over State Wildfire Case Management Program
The Wildfires Disaster Case Management Program has shifted from state to county leadership, with Maui County now coordinating recovery support for wildfire survivors. A key focus will be preparing residents for the end of FEMA Temporary Housing Assistance in February 2027. Gov. Green and Mayor Bissen announced the program transition from the Hawaii Dept. of […]
Maui Musician Marty Dread Performs at Kapalua, Drops Two Reggae Albums
Maui-based reggae artist Marty Dread is releasing two new vinyl albums featuring Jamaican music legends and is set to perform at The Ritz-Carlton, Maui Kapalua. The releases include collaborations with members of The Wailers and Bob Marley’s engineer. Marty Dread will perform at The Ritz-Carlton, Maui Kapalua on Friday, August 8. His album ‘In Your […]
Piiholo Road Reopens After Temporary Closure
Maui County has lifted a road closure near 1775 Piiholo Road, and the roadway is now fully open. No further details about the cause of the closure were provided. The road closure near 1775 Piiholo Road on Maui has been resolved. Maui County confirmed the roadway is now open to traffic. No information was provided […]
Free Kids Fishing Tournament Planned Aug. 22 at Kā’anapali Golf Course
The Pilikahakai Foundation is hosting a free catch-and-release fishing tournament for West Maui children ages 5–15 on August 22 at Kā’anapali Golf Course. The family-friendly event runs from 8–11 a.m. and includes prizes and outdoor activities. The inaugural Kā’anapali Keiki Fishing Tournament takes place Saturday, Aug. 22, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Kā’anapali Golf […]
South Kihei Road Near Kamaole II to Reopen Aug. 11, Ahead of Schedule
Maui County will reopen the storm-damaged stretch of South Kihei Road near Kamaole II Beach Park on August 11, 2026, earlier than the originally projected fall completion date. Repairs were federally funded and addressed damage to the roadway, drainage, waterline, and surrounding infrastructure caused by a March Kona low. South Kihei Road near Kamaole II […]
HEI Posts $123M Q2 Profit Driven by Wildfire Settlement Accounting Shift
Multiple sources report that Hawaiian Electric Industries posted a $123 million second-quarter profit for 2026, largely due to a noncash accounting adjustment tied to the Maui wildfire settlement. The boost stemmed from remeasuring the company’s remaining settlement obligations to present value after the $4 billion settlement received final court approval, reducing the recorded liability by […]
PACs Pour $900K+ Into Maui Races Where STR Policy Is Central Issue
Political action committees have directed more than $900,000 toward Maui mayoral and council races this election cycle, more than double any other county. The future of short-term vacation rentals has been a defining issue driving the political spending. Maui received roughly half of the $1.5 million PACs and super PACs spent on neighbor island county […]
Appeals Court Sends Honua’ula Development Back for Environmental Review
Hawaii’s Intermediate Court of Appeals ruled that the Maui Planning Commission must reconsider whether significant changes to the Honua’ula development near Wailea require an updated environmental impact statement. The project’s affordable housing and market-rate unit counts have shifted multiple times since its original 2008 approval. The court found the Maui Planning Commission failed to properly […]
Kahului Town Hall Aug. 12 to Cover Central Maui Plan & Hurricane Prep
Maui County Council Member Kauanoe Batangan is hosting a public town hall on August 12 in Kahului covering the updated Central Maui Community Plan and hurricane preparedness. The event begins at 6 p.m. at Kahului Elementary School and includes a Q&A session. The Central Maui Community Plan is a comprehensive 20-year update to the 2002 […]