New Olowalu Fire Station Breaks Ground, Will Cut Emergency Response by 15 Min
Construction has begun on a new fire station in Olowalu that will reduce emergency response times by at least 15 minutes compared to dispatching from Lahaina. Additional funding is still needed to complete the project. The new Olowalu Fire Station will reduce emergency response times by at least 15 minutes compared to the nearest station […]
Native Hawaiian Housing Fund Relaunched After March Storm Damage
A nonprofit has reactivated its anti-displacement fund to help Native Hawaiian homeowners repair storm damage from March 2026’s kona storms. The fund aims to raise $20 million for home repairs and prevent displacement across affected Hawaiian Home Lands. Hawaii Community Lending revived the Kānaka Anti-Displacement Fund with $1 million seed money, targeting $20 million in […]
February Tourism Recovery Shows Strong Growth for Maui Property Market
Multiple sources report that Maui’s tourism industry posted significant gains in February 2026, with both visitor arrivals and spending increasing substantially compared to the previous year. The recovery continues more than two years after the Lahaina and Upcountry wildfires affected the island’s tourism sector. Maui welcomed 223,227 visitors in February 2026, an 11.5% increase over […]
Hidden Black Sand Beach Near Makena Offers Unique Tourist Experience
Oneuli Beach, a lesser-known black volcanic sand beach near Makena, provides a unique alternative to crowded resort beaches. The beach may be subject to new $10 daily parking fees for non-residents starting in 2026. Oneuli Beach sits 3.8 miles south of Grand Wailea Resort with distinctive black volcanic sand mixed with white coral fragments. The […]
Maui County Services Operating on Modified Schedule for April 3 Holiday
County offices and most facilities will be closed Good Friday, April 3, with some waste services operating reduced hours. Regular operations resume Monday, April 6. All county offices will be closed including the Recovery Permit Center in Kahului. County pools and landfills on Hāna, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi will be closed for the day. Central Maui […]
Maui County Parks Face Multi-Month Field Closures and Pool Training Day
Several fields at Keōpūolani Regional Park will close for nearly five months for lighting upgrades, and all county pools will shut down for one day in April for lifeguard training. Three fields at Keōpūolani Regional Park close April 1-August 26 for lighting replacement project. Construction will affect softball fields 2 and 3 plus soccer field […]
Windy Northeast Trade Winds Continue Across Maui Through Wednesday
Multiple weather forecasts from Maui Now show continued breezy to windy northeast trade wind conditions across Maui through Wednesday. The pattern brings varying shower chances and temperatures depending on location across the island. Northeast trade winds of 15-25 mph expected to continue through Wednesday across most areas West and South sides will see mostly sunny […]
Kihei Stabbing Incident Results in Fatality, Suspect in Custody
Maui County police have reported a fatal stabbing incident in Kihei that occurred on March 29, 2026. A 64-year-old man died from stab wounds at the scene, and a 36-year-old suspect has been taken into custody. Police responded to a Kihei residence at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2026, for a reported stabbing […]
Maui County Offers Free Storm Cleanup Services, Parks Remain Closed
Multiple county announcements detail ongoing recovery efforts from March 2026 Kona storms affecting Maui County facilities and services. The county is providing free appliance disposal for Molokai residents while numerous parks and recreational facilities across the island remain closed due to storm damage. County providing free hauling and disposal of storm-damaged appliances for Molokai residents […]
Emergency Response Fund Activated as Maui, Molokai Recover from Floods
Multiple news sources report on ongoing recovery efforts following recent flooding on Maui and Molokai. Communities are receiving emergency aid while businesses reopen and residents continue cleanup efforts from the kona low storms that brought record rainfall. Maui United Way activated the Maui Nui Resilience and Emergency Response Fund with $100,000 from Kaiser Permanente and […]