Kā’anapali Beach Restoration Plan Filed to Reverse Decades of Erosion
Multiple outlets reported that the Pilikahakai Foundation and Kāʻanapali Operations Association Inc. have filed a permit application with the state Department of Land and Natural Resources to restore Kāʻanapali Beach, one of Maui’s most popular shorelines. The plan aims to reverse decades of erosion driven by rising sea levels and increased wave energy by returning […]
Pukalani Structure Fire Extinguished Within an Hour, No Evacuations Ordered
Maui County’s Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) issued two alerts covering a structure fire that broke out and was subsequently contained in the Pukalani area on the afternoon of July 23, 2026. The fire was reported at 4:36 PM near Liholani Street and Hiolani Street and was fully extinguished by 5:51 PM with no evacuation orders […]
Pukalani Resident Urges County to Fund Grazing as Fire Fuel Removal Tool
A Pukalani homeowner argues that current fire code compliance — mowing only — leaves cut grass on the ground as a lingering fire hazard. He calls on county officials to support grazing programs as a practical, permitted-free method of actual fuel removal. Current Maui fire code requires fuel breaks to be mowed, but cut grass […]
Lahaina Bypass Extension Draws Community Pushback Over Route and Cost
The state is moving forward with a 4.5-mile Lahaina Bypass extension in West Maui, funded in part by $100 million in disaster relief, but residents are raising concerns about the proposed connector routes and whether the money is being spent wisely. The proposed extension would run from Keawe Street to the Pu’ukoli’i area, designed to […]
Hawaii AG Sues EPA Over HECO’s Reversal on Maui Power Plant Shutdowns
Hawaii’s Attorney General has filed a legal challenge against the EPA after Hawaiian Electric reversed its earlier commitment to retire aging, polluting oil-burning generators on Maui and the Big Island. The dispute centers on whether those voluntary retirement agreements are still binding under Hawaii’s air quality plan. Hawaiian Electric’s Kahului and Māʻalaea generating stations were […]
Road to Hana Visitor Confrontation Reignites Traffic Management Debate
A viral video showing a heated road dispute between an East Maui resident and a California visitor on Hana Highway has renewed pressure on officials to address chronic traffic and safety problems along the route. Residents say existing programs, including a $350,000 HTA pilot effort, have not resolved ongoing issues. A confrontation on Hana Highway […]
S. Kihei Road Closed at Kulanihakoi and Waipuilani Intersections
Maui County has closed S. Kihei Road to southbound traffic at Kulanihakoi Street and to northbound traffic on Waipuilani Street. No end date or reason for the closure was provided. S. Kihei Road is closed to southbound traffic at the Kulanihakoi Street intersection. Northbound traffic on Waipuilani Street is also affected by the closure. Property […]
Kaanapali Beach Sand Restoration Plan Proposed to Reverse Decades of Erosion
Multiple sources report that the Pilikahakai Foundation and West Maui resort managers have unveiled a plan to restore Kaanapali Beach, one of Maui’s most iconic shorelines. The proposal aims to reverse significant erosion caused by rising sea levels and increased wave energy by redistributing offshore sand back onto the beach. The project would restore the […]
Maui’s New $24M Emergency Operations Center Opens in Wailuku This August
Multiple sources reported that Maui County held a blessing ceremony on July 24, 2026 for a new Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Wailuku, with full operations set to begin in August. The facility nearly quadruples the county’s emergency coordination capacity and is described by officials as one of the most technologically advanced EOCs in the […]
Hurricane Fausto Approaching Hawaii; Maui Officials Urge Preparedness
Multiple sources report that Hurricane Fausto is tracking toward the Hawaiian Islands and expected to arrive early-to-mid next week, with forecasters anticipating it will weaken to a tropical storm before reaching the islands. No watches or warnings are currently in effect for Maui County, but officials are urging residents and property owners to prepare now. […]