Kaanapali Land Posts $12.8M Profit From Pioneer Mill Site Sale
Kaanapali Land, LLC swung to a $12.8 million profit in the first half of 2026, fueled by the $19.9 million sale of the Pioneer Mill site and wildfire-related insurance recoveries. The company flags ongoing risks from water permitting and dam safety regulations that could delay future Maui development. The $19.9 million cash sale of the […]
Maui Ocean Center Replants 246 Coral Fragments at Honolua Bay
After a grounded yacht damaged over 19,000 square feet of reef at Honolua Bay in 2023, a Maui Ocean Center team spent 26 months rehabilitating coral fragments and returned them to the bay in May 2025. The outplanting is part of broader reef-restoration efforts across Maui. In May 2025, divers outplanted 246 coral fragments at […]
UH Oral History Center Secures $538K to Document Maui Fire Survivors’ Stories
The University of Hawaiʻi’s Center for Oral History has received $538,000 in grants to launch four projects preserving the voices and experiences of Maui communities, with a strong focus on Lahaina wildfire survivors. Initiatives will record up to 100 hours of interviews and document cultural, environmental, and recovery-related histories. Four separate funded projects will document […]
Lāna’i Air Adds Daily Moloka’i–O’ahu Flights with 19-Seat Aircraft
Lāna’i Air has launched four daily flights between Moloka’i Airport and Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, operated by a twin-engine Cessna SkyCourier. One-way fares start at $169 and include checked bags, lounge access, and flexible change/cancellation policies. Lāna’i Air now operates four daily round-trips between Moloka’i (MKK) and Honolulu (HNL) using a 19-passenger Cessna […]
Hawaiian Electric Urges Maui Customers to Prep for Approaching Storm
Hawaiian Electric is warning Hawaii residents, including those on Maui, to prepare for a storm expected to impact the islands as early as Saturday. The utility is advising customers to stock supplies, review emergency plans, and monitor weather forecasts closely. A storm could affect Maui as early as Saturday, prompting Hawaiian Electric to issue preparation […]
Maui County Council Approves Free Bus Rides During Special Events
The Maui County Council passed a bill allowing the county transportation director to suspend bus fares for up to 14 days per year during permitted special events, parades, or emergencies. The move expands an existing fare-free program and aims to reduce single-vehicle traffic on the island. The transportation director can now waive bus fares for […]
Maui County Hosts Free Recovery Event for Lahaina Seniors on Aug. 19
The County of Maui Office of Recovery is hosting a free community gathering for Lahaina kūpuna on August 19 at the Lahaina Civic Center, featuring Hawaiian music, food, and on-site recovery resource providers. The event runs 3–6 p.m. and is open to the public. The free Hot Kūpuna Nights event takes place August 19, 2026, […]
State Board to Hold East Maui Water License Hearing Amid Misinformation Concerns
Multiple sources report that the state Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) held a hearing on August 14, 2026 regarding East Maui water licenses, with DLNR issuing a clarification after a doctored version of the official agenda circulated publicly. The actual agenda item seeks to authorize a public auction for a water license — […]
UHERO: Lahaina Housing Stabilizes at 3-Year Mark, But Jobs and Aid Fall Short
Multiple outlets including Maui Now, Maui News, Hawaii Public Radio, and Hawaii Free Press reported on a new University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization (UHERO) study released August 12, 2026, marking three years since the Lahaina wildfires. The report finds meaningful progress in housing stability for fire-affected families, but employment, incomes, and available assistance have […]
State Blocks Maui County Bid to Take Over East Maui Water System
The Hawaii state land department is opposing Maui County’s effort to take control of the East Maui Irrigation system, which supplies water across the island. The state is instead proposing to retain oversight and issue a 30-year water license to large farming operation Mahi Pono. Maui County sought state approval to negotiate a takeover of […]