Kāʻanapali Golf Courses Named Best on Maui in 2026 Viewers’ Choice Awards
Kāʻanapali Golf Courses won the inaugural KITV 4 Best of Maui Viewers’ Choice Award for Best Golf Course, as voted by local residents. The recognition also highlights West Maui’s continued rebound following the 2023 wildfires. Kāʻanapali Golf Courses took the top spot in the Best Golf Course category of KITV 4’s inaugural Best of Maui […]
Upper Kula Water Conservation Requested During Line Repair Through Sept. 25
Maui County’s Department of Water Supply is asking Upper Kula residents and businesses to limit water use to essential needs while crews repair a broken line. Repairs are expected to be completed by Friday, September 25. The water conservation request affects the Upper Kula area from Upper Kimo Drive to Kanaio. Residents and businesses should […]
Bill 9 Aftermath: West Maui Condo Prices Dropping as STR Future Uncertain
Following the passage of Bill 9, which ended a zoning exemption allowing apartment-zoned units to operate as short-term rentals, West Maui condo prices are seeing repeated reductions. A housing advocate argues that affordability concerns about converting STRs to housing may shift as prices fall and fire settlement funds reach Lahaina families. Bill 9 closed a […]
Temporary Lahaina Library Unit Installed, Opening Targeted for Early 2027
Multiple outlets reported that Hawaii’s State Public Library System has taken a concrete step toward restoring library services to West Maui after the 2023 Lahaina wildfire. A self-contained temporary unit was installed at the Lahaina Civic Center’s upper parking lot on Tuesday, with an anticipated opening in early 2027 pending electrical and IT setup. A […]
Maui-Wide Rain, Wind, and Thunderstorms Expected Through Friday
A two-day weather system is bringing breezy to windy conditions, scattered showers, and isolated thunderstorms across all Maui regions through Friday. Locally heavy rainfall is possible island-wide, particularly on the North Shore and Upcountry. All Maui regions face 40–100% rain chances today and Friday, with isolated thunderstorms likely across the island. North Shore has the […]
Federal Grants Fund Lahaina Fire Health Study Through 2031
The University of Hawaiʻi has received nearly $6 million in NIH funding to extend its Maui Wildfire Exposure Study through 2031, tracking the long-term health of 2,000 adults from Lahaina and Kula and adding 800 children to the cohort. Two NIH grants totaling nearly $6 million will keep the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study running through […]
Maui Bus Routes Rerouted Around County Fair Parade on Oct. 1
Maui Bus will skip several stops and reroute multiple lines on October 1 due to the Maui County Fair Parade closing part of Ka’ahumanu Avenue. Service disruptions extend through October 4 for commuter parking near the fairgrounds. Routes #1, #2, #5, and #6 will eliminate multiple afternoon stops along Ka’ahumanu Avenue and surrounding streets starting […]
Hawaiian Electric Installs First Tesla Megapacks at Maui Battery Storage Site
Hawaiian Electric has begun installing Tesla Megapack battery units at its new Waena energy storage facility in Central Maui. The 40-MW system is designed to shift renewable energy to peak demand periods and is expected to go online in 2027. The Waena Battery Energy Storage System will be Maui’s first standalone load-shifting battery project, using […]
Little Fire Ant Infestations Found in Ha’ikū and Kapalua; Maui Acreage Doubles
Multiple sources, including Maui County and Maui Now, report that two significant Little Fire Ant infestations have been confirmed in Ha’ikū and Kapalua, prompting an urgent call for community vigilance. The Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) is coordinating treatment and outreach efforts for both sites. Property owners are advised to survey their land and avoid […]
Maui Brewing Co., Local Distillery Coming to Kahului Airport
HMSHost (Avolta) is adding new local dining and bar concepts to Kahului Airport (OGG) as part of Hawaii’s airport modernization program. The expansion includes outlets from Maui Brewing Co. and Ocean Organic Farm & Distillery. The Tap House by Maui Brewing Co. will open at OGG, giving arriving and departing guests a local craft beer […]