Large South Swell Expected to Bring Coastal Flooding Risk Next Week
Multiple surf forecasts report that a significant south swell from a New Zealand storm system will impact Maui’s coastlines beginning this weekend. The swell is expected to peak Sunday through Monday, creating potential coastal flooding concerns for oceanfront properties. Large south swell from New Zealand storm system expected to build Saturday and peak Sunday into […]
Young Maui Golfer Qualifies for International Championship Tournament
A Kula teenager won his division at a state junior golf tournament held at Wailea Gold Golf Course, earning a spot in an international championship. Several other Maui youth also competed in the three-day event. Robert Loree of Kula won the boys 13-14 division at the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association qualifier tournament. The tournament […]
Construction Spending Rises Statewide but Housing Development Drops on Maui
Hawaii’s construction industry had a strong first quarter with $2.09 billion in spending, but housing construction significantly declined including on Maui where multi-family projects slowed from 2025 levels. Maui recorded $170 million in construction activity, dominated by public projects rather than private development. Multi-family housing construction on Maui decreased significantly compared to first quarter 2025 […]
Overnight Water Outage Affects Paia Properties June 10-11
Scheduled water service outage in Paia’s Kaiholo and Poho Place areas from 10pm June 10 to 5am June 11 for water main repairs. The outage will impact 75 residences, 5 condominiums, and 3 businesses. Water service will be shut off from 10pm June 10 to 5am June 11 in the Kaiholo Place and Poho Place […]
Cirque du Soleil’s Hawaiian Show Releases New Music Single
Cirque du Soleil’s resident Hawaii show ‘Auana has released a new single entirely in Hawaiian language ahead of its full soundtrack launch next month. The single ‘Kele ka Moana’ is written entirely in Hawaiian language and reflects Hawaii’s cultural traditions. This is Cirque du Soleil’s first resident show in Hawaii and first developed around a […]
Trial Set for Tourist Accused of Attacking Endangered Monk Seal in Lahaina
A Washington tourist charged with throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal in Lahaina will face trial in November. The incident was captured on video and gained national attention. Igor Lytvynchuk faces federal charges for allegedly throwing a rock at monk seal ‘Lani’ in Lahaina in May 2026. The attack was filmed by […]
4.7 Earthquake Hits Hawaii Island, Felt Across Multiple Islands
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii Island Tuesday night with no tsunami threat or volcanic impact. The quake was felt on Maui, Molokai, and Oahu with over 716 reports filed within the first hour. The earthquake occurred 14 miles east of Pāpa’ikou at 10:37 p.m. on June 9 at a depth of 24 miles. No […]
Community Foundation Names New Board Member with Disaster Experience
The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation appointed Janice Ikeda, founder of nonprofit Vibrant Hawaiʻi, to its Board of Governors. Ikeda has extensive experience in community resilience and previously served as disaster recovery coordinator for Hawaii County. Janice Ikeda joins the Hawaii Community Foundation Board of Governors effective March 30, 2026. She founded Vibrant Hawaiʻi nonprofit in 2018, […]
Maui County Offices Close Thursday for Kamehameha Day Holiday
Maui County offices will be closed Thursday, June 11 for King Kamehameha Day, though trash pickup and bus service continue normally. All Maui County offices will be closed Thursday, including the Recovery Permit Center in Kahului. Maui Bus will maintain its regular schedule throughout the holiday. Residential trash pickup continues on Maui and Lanai, but […]
State Clarifies Big Beach Toll Booth Plans Amid Reservation System Concerns
Maui’s state parks administrator says toll booths planned for Makena State Park will only support existing fee collection, not implement reservation systems. This contradicts 2023 statements from DLNR about considering visitor controls at the popular beach. State parks administrator denies toll booths are for reservation systems or new access restrictions at Big Beach. Toll booths […]