Maui Wildfire Count Down 74% This Summer Thanks to Heavy Rainfall
Maui County recorded only 23 wildfires between June and September 2026, compared to 89 during the same period last year, largely due to an unusually wet hurricane season. Fire officials warn that leeward areas and high winds still pose an ongoing risk through the remainder of hurricane season. Maui Fire Department responded to 23 wildfires […]
Lahaina Think Space Takes Community Memory Event to NYC on Sept. 18
Maui County and the Maui Public Arts Corps are bringing the Lāhainā Think Space program to New York University on September 18, marking its first event outside of Hawaiʻi. The day will include a panel on community memorialization and a film showcase honoring those lost in the 2023 Lahaina wildfires. The Lāhainā Think Space event […]
East Maui Water Authority Media Coverage Roundup Available Online
Maui County has linked to news articles featuring the East Maui Water Authority on its department page. No specific details or updates are included in the announcement itself. Maui County posted a reference page directing readers to recent East Maui Water Authority news coverage. No specific water policy changes, outages, or infrastructure updates were detailed […]
Maui Planning Commission Backs 170-Home Pāʻia Project Despite Water Concerns
Multiple sources report that the Maui Planning Commission voted 5-3 this week to recommend rezoning approval for the EC Pāʻia Town project, a 170-home mixed-use development on 40 acres west of Baldwin Avenue in Pāʻia. The decision advances the project to the Maui County Council, but controversy over the developer’s plan to use private wells […]
Hurricane Lowell Kills 2, Damages Kauai & Lanai; Maui County Included in Disaster Request
Multiple news outlets reported that Hurricane Lowell struck Hawaii’s western islands overnight Tuesday, causing at least two deaths and widespread infrastructure damage. The storm, which has since been downgraded to a tropical storm, prompted Governor Josh Green to request a federal major disaster declaration covering Kauai and Maui counties. Repairs and power restoration efforts were […]
Tropical Storm Lowell Moisture Lingers Over Maui; New Storm Being Watched
Residual moisture from Tropical Storm Lowell is bringing heavy shower risk to parts of Maui County through Thursday morning, after which drier trade wind conditions are expected. Forecasters are also monitoring a new storm system developing over the Eastern Pacific. Leftover moisture from Tropical Storm Lowell may produce heavy showers across Maui County through Thursday […]
Front Street Closes Saturday Evening for Lights for Lahaina March
A section of Front Street in Lahaina will be closed from 5:30–8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, for the Lights for Lahaina Light March community procession. Motorists should plan alternate routes and expect traffic delays in the area. Front Street between Kenui Street and Dickenson Street will be closed to vehicles from 5:30 to 8:30 […]
Lahaina Residents Push USPS to Restore Mail Delivery and Rebuild Post Office
Residents and officials are urging the U.S. Postal Service to resume door-to-door mail delivery in rebuilt Lahaina neighborhoods and reconsider permanently closing the fire-destroyed downtown post office. USPS says no final decisions have been made and is collecting community feedback through September 26. USPS halted home delivery to some rebuilt Lahaina properties without written notice, […]
Kahului Mall Hosts Free All-Ages Gaming Fair This Saturday
Queen Ka’ahumanu Center in Kahului will hold its first-ever FANCON gaming fair on September 12 from 2–8 p.m., offering free family-friendly activities including board games, esports, cosplay, and live entertainment. The event is part of the mall’s broader shift toward community programming following significant retail vacancy. FANCON is a free, all-ages event running September 12 […]
Maui County Extends Deadline for Wildfire Recovery Grants to Oct. 8
Maui County has pushed the application deadline for two CDBG-DR-funded recovery grant programs to October 8, 2026. The grants support workforce development and public services for organizations helping residents recover from the 2023 wildfires. The application deadline for both the Economic Revitalization and Public Services grant programs has been extended to 5 p.m. on October […]