Well Failure Cuts Water to ~200 Ha’ikū Homes, No Repair Timeline Set
A pump electrical failure has left roughly 200 customers in the West Kuiaha and Awalau areas of Ha’ikū without normal water service since August 23. The County has deployed temporary drinking water tanks at multiple locations while repairs are ongoing. A DWS well went offline at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 23 due to major electrical […]
Festivals of Aloha 2026 Events Span Maui, Lānaʻi, and Molokaʻi This Fall
Festivals of Aloha has released its 2026 schedule, with cultural events running September through October across Maui County under the theme ‘Ea Mai Ke Kai Mai – Rise Up from the Sea.’ Events are open to both residents and visitors. Events take place September through October in Wailuku, Wailea, Hāna, Makawao, Lānaʻi, and Molokaʻi. Highlights […]
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra Brings Free ‘Mele for Maui’ Concert to Kā’anapali Sept. 19
Multiple outlets report that the Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra will perform a free outdoor concert in Lahaina’s Kā’anapali on September 19, marking the orchestra’s first full return to Maui in a decade. The event is framed as a symbol of Lahaina’s ongoing recovery from the August 2023 wildfire that killed 101 people. The ‘Mele for Maui’ […]
Salvation Army Delivers Meals, Aid to Maui After Hurricane Lala Outages
Following Hurricane Lala, The Salvation Army and local partners have been distributing meals, groceries, and supplies to power-outage-affected communities across Maui, Oʻahu, and Hawaiʻi Island. On Maui, 172 meals were served at four emergency shelters, with grocery gift cards now available through the Kahului Corps. Between Aug. 16–21, 2026, The Salvation Army served over 3,600 […]
Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra to Play Free Concert in Kāʻanapali on Sept. 19
Multiple outlets are reporting that the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra will return to Maui for the first time in a decade with a free outdoor concert on September 19 at Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows in Kāʻanapali. The event, called ‘Mele for Maui,’ is framed as a symbol of Lahaina’s ongoing recovery three years after the […]
Tropical Depression Moke to Bring Rain and Gusty Winds to Maui Through Monday
Former Tropical Storm Moke has weakened to a tropical depression but is still expected to bring 1–6 inches of rain and gusty winds to Maui through Monday before dissipating Tuesday. Eastern Maui could see 3–6 inches of rainfall, while western Maui is forecast to receive 1–2 inches through Monday. A wind advisory was in effect […]
Water Outages Possible in West Kuiaha and Awalau Due to Well Outage
Maui’s Department of Water Supply is asking residents in the West Kuiaha and Awalau areas to conserve water after a well went offline. Low pressure or full outages are possible while crews work to restore service. A well serving West Kuiaha and Awalau is currently out of service, causing reduced water pressure or outages in […]
Tropical Depression Moke Brings Heavy Rain and Wind Risks to Maui
Multiple sources reported that Tropical Depression Moke is bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to Hawaii, with Maui among the affected islands. Eastern Maui is expected to see the most significant rainfall, raising concerns about flooding and mudslides, while the storm is forecast to weaken and dissipate by Tuesday. Tropical Depression Moke’s center was located […]
Highway 30 Delays and Longer Drive Times Still Affecting West Maui Visitors in 2026
Getting from Kahului Airport to Lahaina remains unpredictable in 2026 due to ongoing reconstruction, storm-related closures, and rockslides along Highway 30. Travelers and hotels are now recommending 3–4 hours of buffer time before flights instead of the pre-fire standard of 2 hours. Highway 30 is open to general traffic but remains vulnerable to short-notice closures […]
Washed-Out Nāhiku Bridge Leaves Residents Stranded, Ownership Disputed
Hurricane Lala destroyed a small bridge in East Maui’s Nāhiku community, cutting off six residents. Maui County and East Maui Irrigation both deny ownership, leaving the question of who will rebuild it unresolved. The only road bridge serving six Lower Nāhiku residents was completely destroyed by Hurricane Lala’s floodwaters last weekend. Maui County and East […]