July 1 Lahaina Community Meeting to Cover Rebuilds, Buyouts & Wildfire Prep
The County of Maui is hosting its monthly Lahaina Community Meeting on July 1, 2026, at Lahaina Intermediate School. Topics include wildfire mitigation, school rebuilds, Hawaiian Electric updates, and the voluntary mitigation buyout program. The meeting takes place July 1 at 5:30 p.m. at Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria, with livestream options on Facebook and Akakū […]
Free Kīhei 4th Friday Street Party Returns June 26 at Azeka Center
Kīhei’s monthly 4th Friday Town Party runs June 26 from 6–9 p.m. at Azeka Shopping Center Mauka, featuring live music, food, local vendors, classic cars, and free kids’ activities. The free event is held every fourth Friday and is organized by the Maui County Office of Economic Development. The event runs 6–9 p.m. on June […]
State Board Weighs Live Plant Import Ban for Maui and Lānaʻi Amid CRB Detections
Multiple reports from Hawaii Public Radio cover the state Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity’s consideration of interim rules to restrict live potted plant imports to Maui and Lānaʻi following recent coconut rhinoceros beetle detections. The board declined to enact emergency rules immediately but said it could vote on interim restrictions at its meeting next month. […]
Trilogy Excursions Revives Lahaina Sunset Dinner Sail with Local Chef
Trilogy Excursions has relaunched its Captain’s Sunset Dinner Sail from Lahaina Harbor, led by Maui-raised Head Chef Brian Tadena. A special Fourth of July Light Show Dinner Sail is also scheduled. Trilogy Excursions has resumed its Captain’s Sunset Dinner Sail departing from Lahaina Harbor for the first time since the 2023 fire. The experience features […]
Federal Safety Probe Targets Rental Car Company Operating on Maui
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation in June 2026 into NU Car Rentals over whether vehicles with unrepaired safety recalls were rented to customers. NU Car Rentals operates on Maui, Kauai, and Oahu through an off-airport shuttle model. NHTSA opened investigation AQ26001 on June 9, 2026, examining whether NU Car Rentals rented […]
Makawao Ave Water Outage & Partial Road Closure June 30–July 2
Maui County will perform overnight waterline repairs on Makawao Avenue between Baldwin Avenue and Makani Road on June 30 and July 1, causing brief water interruptions and limiting through traffic. Work runs 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night. Water service may be briefly interrupted on Makawao Avenue overnight June 30–July 1 and July 1–July […]
Maui County 2026 Drinking Water Quality Report Now Public
Maui County’s Department of Water Supply has released its 2026 Water Quality Report, covering drinking water testing conducted throughout 2025. The report is available online or in print by request. The report covers water quality test results collected January 1 through December 31, 2025. It details water sources, treatment processes, and compliance with federal and […]
Maui County Water Rates Change Starting July 1, 2026
Maui County’s Department of Water Supply has implemented new water rates for fiscal year 2027, effective July 1, 2026. Property owners can view the full rate schedule on the county website. New water service rates and charges took effect July 1, 2026 for fiscal year 2027. Updated rate details are available at mauicounty.gov/216/water-charges. The change […]
NIH Awards UH Mānoa $2.2M to Continue Long-Term Maui Wildfire Health Study
Multiple outlets reported that University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers have received a $2.2 million National Institutes of Health grant to fund the next phase of the Maui LOA (Learnings to Overcome Adversities) study, a long-term examination of how the 2023 wildfires have affected residents’ health and well-being. The three-year award will support a survey […]
Maui Planning Commission Defers Vote on Mākena State Park Bathroom Project
Multiple outlets reported that the Maui Planning Commission deferred a decision Tuesday on a state proposal to build permanent restrooms and other improvements at Mākena State Park, following a marathon hearing that stretched from 9 a.m. to after 6 p.m. The project, put forward by the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources, drew deeply […]