Maui County Begins Review of South Maui Community Plan with Public Meetings
The Maui County Council’s planning committee is kicking off its review of the draft South Maui Community Plan with site visits and a public evening meeting in Kīhei on Monday. The plan will shape future land use, housing, transportation, and infrastructure decisions for South Maui. Site inspections are scheduled for 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. […]
Free Hawaii Symphony Concert Coming to Kaanapali on Sept. 19
The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra will perform a free outdoor concert at the Royal Lahaina Resort on September 19, celebrating Maui’s culture and the resilience of Lahaina, Kihei, and Kula communities. The event features well-known Hawaiian artists, a local market, and food trucks. The free ‘Mele For Maui’ concert runs 6:30–9 p.m. at Royal Lahaina Resort […]
99th Maui County Fair Set for Oct. 1–4 with Contests and Exhibitions
The 2026 Maui County Fair returns October 1–4 with competitions and exhibitions open to all ages, including student contests, fiber arts, animal shows, and more. Several entry deadlines fall in mid-to-late September. The 99th Maui County Fair runs October 1–4, 2026, featuring a wide range of contests, exhibitions, and competitions. Key entry deadlines begin as […]
Maui County Invites Resident Input on FY2028 Budget at Island-Wide Meetings
Mayor Richard Bissen is hosting a series of community budget meetings across Maui County through November 2026 to gather public input on spending priorities for Fiscal Year 2028, which begins July 1, 2027. Property owners can attend in person, submit written comments, or participate online via the County’s Facebook page. Eight community budget meetings are […]
Youth Hula Competition Moves to Pukalani, Adds Worldwide Livestream
The 34th annual Hula O Nā Keiki competition is relocating from Kāʻanapali resort ballrooms to Kamehameha Schools Maui in Pukalani on Oct. 9–10, 2026. The event will be livestreamed globally for the first time. Hula O Nā Keiki moves to Kamehameha Schools Maui’s Pukalani campus after outgrowing Kāʻanapali hotel ballroom capacity. The Oct. 9–10 event […]
Lanai’s Kaumalapau Harbor to Reopen Sunday After Hurricane Lowell Damage
Hawaii DOT expects Kaumalapau Harbor on Lanai to resume operations Sunday following hurricane damage, with normal Young Brothers barge service set to restart Wednesday. Remaining land-side repairs, including sinkhole work, are expected to take about seven additional days. Kaumalapau Harbor has been closed since Hurricane Lowell caused structural damage to the pier and seawall. The […]
Hawaii National Guard Deploys 300+ Personnel to Maui and Kauai After Hurricane Lowell
Following Hurricane Lowell’s landfall around September 7, 2026, the Hawaii National Guard mobilized over 300 personnel statewide to support emergency operations on Maui and Kauai, including road clearance, search and rescue, and water distribution. Maui’s Honoapiilani Highway in the Olowalu area experienced flooding that required Guard assistance. Task Force Maui deployed High Water Vehicles to […]
Lahaina United Methodist Church Eyes 2027 Rebuild at $4.1M Cost
Lahaina United Methodist Church, destroyed in the 2023 wildfire, is planning to begin reconstruction in 2027 at an estimated cost of $4.1 million. Initial architectural drawings are expected by end of 2026. The historic church, founded in 1896, plans to break ground on rebuilding efforts in 2027 pending finalized architectural drawings. The $4.1 million rebuild […]
Maui Voters to Decide on Fixes for Paralyzed County Boards in November
Maui County voters will weigh eight charter amendments in November, including two aimed at reducing chronic vacancies on county boards and commissions that have stalled decisions on wildfire rebuilding, ethics investigations, and other key issues. Vacancies on Maui County’s roughly 40 volunteer boards and commissions have at times prevented them from meeting and acting on […]
Hurricane Lowell Causes Deaths, Power Outages, and Coastal Damage Across Hawaii
Multiple news sources report that Hurricane Lowell struck Hawaii’s main islands, causing significant damage including coastal flooding, downed power lines, and widespread outages. The storm is linked to at least two deaths and prompted Governor Josh Green to request a federal major disaster declaration for Kauai and Maui counties. Lowell has since been downgraded to […]