East Maui Ditch System’s Future Unresolved as New Land Board Chair Takes Over
A dispute over who should manage East Maui’s century-old ditch system — which supplies water to Upcountry and Central Maui — remains unresolved after more than seven months of failed negotiations between the East Maui Water Authority and farming operation Mahi Pono. A new BLNR chair took over this week, and the issue may appear […]
West Maui Sports & Fishing Supply Reopens in Lahaina After 2023 Fire
West Maui Sports & Fishing Supply has returned to Lahaina with a new flagship store at Lahaina Cannery, nearly three years after losing its original location in the August 2023 wildfire. The grand opening drew hundreds of community members and marks another milestone in Lahaina’s ongoing commercial recovery. The business reopened at Lahaina Cannery, 1191 […]
Fire-Destroyed Lahaina Affordable Housing Complex Fully Occupied After Rebuild
The 89-unit Kaiāulu o Kupuohi affordable housing community in Lahaina, destroyed in the 2023 wildfires, has been rebuilt and is fully occupied again as of late June 2026. About half of residents are returning tenants, with the other half being wildfire survivors previously in temporary housing. The 89-unit affordable housing development at 258 Kupuohi St. […]
Maui Visitor Growth Forecast at 7.5% as Hotel Occupancy Nears 70%
Multiple outlets are reporting that Maui’s tourism recovery is gaining momentum heading into 2026, with new economic data pointing to strong visitor growth outpacing the rest of the state. UHERO forecasts and county visitor projections paint an optimistic picture for the island’s hospitality sector, with resorts like the Fairmont Kea Lani investing heavily in the […]
Lahaina Bypass Northern Extension Moves Into Environmental Review Phase
The Hawaii Department of Transportation has launched preliminary environmental studies for a 4.5-mile northern extension of the Lahaina Bypass, funded in part by $100 million in federal wildfire disaster funds. Construction is expected to begin in mid-to-late 2028 with completion targeted for December 2030. Phase 1C will extend the Lahaina Bypass northward 4.5 miles from […]
UH Launches Free Monthly Climate Summaries for Maui Locations
The University of Hawaiʻi’s Climate Data Portal is rolling out a free email subscription service that delivers plain-language monthly climate summaries for user-selected locations across Maui, including drought conditions, rainfall, and temperature trends. Subscribers can track specific spots like Kīhei, Hāna, or West Maui using an interactive map. Property owners can subscribe to receive monthly […]
Wailuku First Friday Returns July 3 with Live Music and Local Vendors
Wailuku First Friday hosts its July event on the evening of July 3, 2026, featuring live bands, a DJ, and local vendors along Market Street. The free community event draws both residents and visitors to historic Wailuku Town. The event runs 6–9 p.m. on July 3 along Market Street in Wailuku, with two live bands […]
Lahaina Recovery Meeting July 1 Covers Buyouts, Rebuilds & Wildfire Prep
The County of Maui holds its monthly Lahaina Community Meeting on July 1, 2026, covering fire recovery updates, school rebuilds, Hawaiian Electric progress, and the voluntary mitigation buyout program. The meeting is open in person and via livestream. The meeting takes place at 5:30 p.m. on July 1 at Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria, and will […]
Lahaina Bypass Extension Study Launches; Construction Eyed for 2028
Hawaii DOT has begun preliminary environmental studies for a 4.5-mile northern extension of the Lahaina Bypass, funded in part by $100 million in federal wildfire disaster funds. Construction is targeted to start in mid-to-late 2028 with completion by December 2030. The proposed Phase 1C will extend the Lahaina Bypass northward from Keawe Street to Puʻukoliʻi […]
Rebuilt 89-Unit Lahaina Affordable Housing Community Now Fully Occupied
Multiple sources report that Kaiāulu o Kupuohi, an 89-unit affordable housing community in Lahaina destroyed by the August 2023 wildfires, has reopened and is fully occupied. The project was completed by Hunt Capital Partners, Blieu Companies, and Ikaika ʻOhana nearly three years after the fire wiped out the complex, which had originally opened in December […]