Maui Named Alternative Destination as Kauaʻi Recovers from Hurricane Lowell
Hawaii Tourism Authority is directing travelers with near-term Kauaʻi plans to consider Maui, Oʻahu, Lānaʻi, or Hawaiʻi Island instead, as Kauaʻi focuses on hurricane recovery. Maui’s tourism pipeline may see an uptick from redirected visitors. The Hawaii Tourism Authority officially named Maui as a recommended alternative for travelers who had planned trips to Kauaʻi following […]
FEMA Reimburses Maui County $1.1M for Wildfire Water System Emergency Costs
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply received $1.1 million in FEMA reimbursement for emergency protective measures taken following the 2023 wildfires. The funds are part of a broader $8.2 million FEMA disaster assistance package covering Hawaii and other jurisdictions. FEMA reimbursed Maui County’s Department of Water Supply $1.1 million for emergency protective measures […]
Maui County Fair Returns Oct. 1–4 After Six-Year Break
The Maui County Fair is making its return this October at the War Memorial Special Events Complex in Wailuku, featuring food, entertainment, cultural showcases, and various competitions. The four-day event is backed by $1.5 million in county funding and could draw significant visitor and local attendance. The 99th Maui County Fair runs October 1–4 at […]
Mokulele Airlines Secures $19.4M Federal Contract to Keep Lanaʻi Air Service Running
The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Mokulele Airlines a four-year, $19.4 million Essential Air Service contract to maintain scheduled flights to Lanaʻi through August 2030. Mokulele holds interline agreements with major carriers at Kahului Airport (OGG), supporting connectivity for travelers moving between Maui and Lanaʻi. Mokulele Airlines will continue federally subsidized scheduled service to […]
Little Fire Ant Infestations Found in Ha’ikū and Kapalua, Spanning Up to 125 Acres
Maui’s Invasive Species Committee confirmed two significant little fire ant infestations — one ~20 acres in Ha’ikū and one potentially up to 125 acres in Kapalua. Drone treatments are scheduled and property owners in affected areas have been notified. A ~20-acre little fire ant infestation in Ha’ikū will be treated via drone starting in September […]
Haiku Road Area Loses Water Service During 3-Hour Mainline Repair
A mainline repair has caused a water outage along Haiku Road and Kauhikoa Road starting at 10:00 AM on September 14. The disruption is expected to last approximately three hours. Water service is out on Haiku Road and Kauhikoa Road due to an active mainline repair. The outage began at 10:00 AM and is estimated […]
Maui County Seeks Public Input on FY2028 Budget at Island-Wide Meetings
Mayor Bissen is hosting a series of community budget meetings across Maui County through November to gather resident input for the Fiscal Year 2028 budget, which takes effect July 1, 2027. Property owners can attend in person, submit written feedback online, or watch sessions on the county’s Facebook page. Eight budget meetings are scheduled county-wide […]
Hawaii Counties Conference Highlights Severe Storm Season’s Toll on Islands
Multiple outlets reported on the Hawaii State Association of Counties conference held in West Maui on September 11–12, 2026, where county officials from across the state gathered to discuss shared challenges. A dominant theme was the unusually active hurricane season, which has already sent five named storms through the Central Pacific and caused widespread damage […]
Lahaina’s ʻUlu O Lele Marketplace Opens Vendor Applications Through Sept. 28
Multiple outlets reported that Hawaiian Council has launched the vendor application portal for ʻUlu O Lele, an interim marketplace and community gathering space planned for Lahaina’s former Outlets of Maui site. The project is designed to support local businesses and economic recovery following the 2023 wildfires, with applications accepted through September 28, 2026. The ʻUlu […]
Structure Fire Near Kainehe Pl & Kai Malu Dr Contained by 7 PM
Maui County’s Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) issued two alerts on September 14, 2026 regarding a structure fire near Kainehe Place and Kai Malu Drive. The fire was reported at 6:32 PM and contained within approximately 25 minutes, according to multiple MEMA notifications. No evacuation orders were issued during the incident. Structure fire was reported at […]