Maui County Eyes Desalination to Address Water Shortages in West and South Maui
Maui County’s Department of Water Supply is holding public meetings in August to explore desalination as a solution to growing water demand in West and South Maui. Current supplies are already strained, with West Maui peak demand exceeding reliable supply by over 40%. Public meetings on desalination are scheduled for Aug. 5 in Kihei and […]
East Maui Water Outage on Wailua Road Affects 31 Homes for ~4 Hours
A mainline break on Wailua Road in East Maui caused an emergency water service outage on July 30, starting at 8:30 a.m. and lasting approximately four hours. About 31 residences were affected. Emergency repairs on a mainline break triggered the outage beginning at 8:30 a.m. on July 30. Approximately 31 residences and 12 standpipes/hydrants lost […]
Maui Council Advances Transparency Bill, Gets TAT Collection System Update
A Maui County Council committee unanimously approved a bill requiring the county to disclose funding restrictions when repurposing county-owned land, while also receiving an update on a planned overhaul of the transient accommodations tax collection system. Bill 81-2025 passed its first reading 9-0, requiring the county to disclose any funding source restrictions when proposing a […]
Waihee Structure Fire Contained After Morning Response
Maui County’s Emergency Management Agency issued two alerts on July 30, 2026 regarding a structure fire in the Waihee area. Multiple official notices confirmed the fire was reported at 8:43 AM near 3500 Kahekili Highway and was fully contained by 10:51 AM, with no evacuations ordered. A structure fire was reported at approximately 8:43 AM […]
Lahaina Wildfire Theater Production ‘Lele Wale’ Returns for August Performances
A Hawaiian theater production honoring the 2023 Lahaina wildfire community will perform four shows at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa on August 7–8. The production shares stories of grief and resilience through the perspectives of survivors, first responders, and cultural practitioners. Four performances of ‘Lele Wale’ are scheduled for August 7–8 at The Westin […]
Maui County Moves to Buy Two West Maui Water Systems for $6M
Maui County is seeking Council approval to purchase the Launiupoko and Olowalu private water systems for up to $6 million, part of a broader effort to bring 93% of West Maui’s drinking water infrastructure under public ownership. Final closing is not expected until April 2027, pending Council and Public Utilities Commission approval. The county would […]
Lahaina Rec Center Gets $2.4M Playground Groundbreaking After Fire, Floods
Multiple sources reported that Maui County officials, community members, and project partners gathered on July 30, 2026, to break ground on a new $2.4 million playground at the Lahaina Recreation Center. The project, which survived both the 2023 Maui wildfires and 2026 Kona low storms, marks a visible step forward in West Maui’s ongoing recovery. […]
Honokohau Valley Water Main Break Could Mean Days Without Service
A mainline break has cut water service to the Honokohau Valley area as of July 29. Repairs are underway but restoration could take several days, with no estimated timeline given. A mainline break has caused an emergency water outage in the Honokohau Valley area. Maui County Department of Water Supply crews are on scene, but […]
Hawaii Awards $1.8M in Wildfire Mitigation Grants Across Five Islands
Multiple sources report that eight organizations across five Hawaiian islands have received a combined $1.8 million through the 2026 Hawaii Urban Interface (HUI) Wildfire Grant Program. The grants, administered by the Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization in partnership with DLNR’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife, fund projects focused on reducing hazardous vegetation, improving evacuation routes, and […]
Makawao Avenue Weekend Road Closures Run Through Aug. 16
Maui County’s Department of Public Works will close sections of Makawao Avenue on three consecutive weekends starting August 1 as part of an ongoing reconstruction project. Full lane closures will be in effect from 6 a.m. Saturday to 6:30 p.m. Sunday each weekend. Full weekend closures on Makawao Avenue are scheduled Aug. 1–2, Aug. 8–9, […]