Youth Theater Brings Little Mermaid Jr. to Lahaina, July 16–19
Theatre Theatre Maui will stage Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. at Lahainaluna High School’s cafeteria July 16–19, featuring 41 student performers. Tickets range from $5 to $15 and are available online or at the door. Performances run July 16–19 at Lahainaluna High School’s Hale Pāʻina Cafeteria, with evening and matinee options. The 60-minute show features […]
South Maui Water Service Restored After Emergency Main Repair
Maui County has restored water service in South Maui following emergency repairs to a 30-inch water main. Hydrant flushing is underway on Auhana Road, Olena Street, and Wailea Alanui Drive to clear air and sediment from the lines. Water service in South Maui has been fully restored after emergency repairs to a 30-inch water main. […]
Maui Council Creates Hotel Zoning Path to Dodge STR Ban for ~4,500 Condos
Maui County Council passed Bill 88, creating two new hotel zoning classifications that could allow certain condos facing a short-term rental ban to continue operating as vacation rentals. Any rezoning still requires planning commission review and a Council vote. The Council voted 7-2 on June 19 to create new hotel zoning categories that up to […]
South Maui Water Outage: Kihei to Makena Affected by Mainline Break
A 30-inch water mainline break on East Welakahao Road in Kihei has caused water outages and low pressure from Lipoa Street to Makena. Repair crews are working overnight, and potable water tanks have been deployed at seven locations across the affected area. Emergency repairs on a broken 30-inch mainline are causing water outages and low […]
Maui Jazz & Blues Festival Set for Kapalua Aug. 31–Sept. 6
The Maui Jazz and Blues Festival returns to The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, for a week-long run featuring Grammy-winning and internationally acclaimed artists. The festival also plans ticket giveaways for Lahaina fire victims. The festival runs August 31 through September 6 at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua. Performers include trumpet virtuoso Eddie Henderson, saxophonist Javon Jackson, trombonist […]
East Maui Water Outage Continues After Second Leak Found in Koali
A water line break in the Koali area of East Maui caused an outage starting at 9 p.m. on July 3, and after initial repairs, a second leak was discovered with no confirmed restoration time. About 30 residences are affected, with a water buffalo stationed nearby for potable water access. A second leak was found […]
GMA’s National Spotlight on Lahaina Rebuild and Maui Culture
ABC’s Good Morning America aired live segments from Maui highlighting Lahaina’s rebuilding progress nearly three years after the 2023 wildfires, as part of a yearlong national series covering all 50 states. Coverage featured a fire-survivor family, Hawaiian language education, and Maui cultural performances. GMA’s ’50 States in 50 Weeks’ series brought national television attention to […]
‘Ulu o Lele Marketplace to Bring First Storefronts Back to Lahaina’s Front Street
Multiple outlets reported this week that Maui County and the Hawaiian Council unveiled plans for the ‘Ulu o Lele Marketplace, marking the first major commercial reinvestment on Lahaina’s Front Street since the August 2023 wildfire. The $8 million outdoor marketplace is set to open in September on the former Outlets of Maui site, nearly three […]
Maui County Sets July 4th Fireworks Rules, Hours, and Fines for 2026
The Maui Fire Department has outlined legal fireworks use for July 4th, limiting consumer fireworks to 1–9 p.m. and banning aerial fireworks entirely. Violations carry fines up to $2,000, and illegal aerial fireworks use is a Class C Felony. Consumer fireworks (sparklers, fountains, snakes) may be used without a permit from 1 p.m. to 9 […]
UH Study Examines Whether Humpback Whales Enrich Maui Waters
Researchers from UH Mānoa and Pacific Whale Foundation completed initial seawater sampling to determine whether humpback whales measurably fertilize Maui Nui’s waters through a process called the ‘whale pump.’ The multi-year study tracked nutrient levels across the full whale season between Molokini Crater and Māʻalaea Bay. 75 seawater samples were collected over 33 weeks spanning […]