South Shore Surf Reaches 14 Feet, Big Island Flooding Closes Roads
High surf advisory brings 10-14 foot waves to all Hawaiian Islands’ south shores through Thursday morning, while heavy rainfall causes flooding and road closures on Big Island. High surf advisory effective until 6 a.m. Thursday for all south-facing shores statewide with waves up to 14 feet. Long-period south-southwest swell will impact exposed southern coastlines with […]
Maui County Seeks Input on Wildfire Buyout Program Changes
Maui County is accepting public comments through July 1 on proposed changes to its disaster recovery buyout program for fire-affected properties. The updates include setting maximum assistance amounts and new prioritization criteria. Public comment period runs through July 1, 2026 for changes to the Strategic Voluntary Mitigation Buyout Program. Proposed updates include establishing maximum assistance […]
Disaster Unemployment Benefits Available for March Storm Victims Until June 15
Property owners and workers affected by March 2026 storms across Hawaiian counties can apply for disaster unemployment assistance worth $346-$868 weekly through June 15. Benefits cover those who lost work or income due to the natural disasters. Disaster Unemployment Assistance available for those affected by March 10-24, 2026 storms, floods, and landslides across Hawaiʻi, Honolulu, […]
Emergency Water Main Repair Cuts Service to Central Lahaina Area
A water main break on Wainee Street in Lahaina required emergency repairs, causing a 3-hour service outage affecting 12 residences and 30 hydrants. Water service was interrupted for approximately 3 hours starting at 10:10 am on June 2. The outage affected the Wainee Street area between Shaw Street and Lahainaluna Road. Emergency repairs addressed a […]
Habitat for Humanity Tests New Mass Timber Building System in Lahaina
A new mass timber ‘Bunkhouse’ is being built in Lahaina as a volunteer housing facility and prototype for faster, more affordable post-disaster construction. The prefabricated system is designed to speed up the rebuilding process while providing sustainable housing solutions. The Bunkhouse will house volunteers helping with Lahaina rebuilding efforts and is expected to be completed […]
Submarine Tours Return to Lahaina Harbor After Three-Year Fire Closure
Atlantis Submarines Maui has resumed undersea tours from Lahaina Harbor nearly three years after the August 2023 wildfire destroyed the company’s facilities and equipment. Multiple sources report the company has restarted operations five days a week using a submarine transported from Oahu and has rehired 15 former employees. The August 2023 wildfire destroyed Atlantis’s 48-passenger […]
Hawaiian Airlines Shows Best July 4th Performance While Other Carriers Face Delays
A new study analyzing three years of flight data shows Hawaiian Airlines had the lowest July 4th departure delays at 11.9%, while airports in Hawaii and the Pacific Northwest generally experienced smoother holiday travel compared to mainland hubs. Hawaiian Airlines recorded just 11.9% departure delays during July 4th travel periods from 2023-2025, the best performance […]
Maui County Opens Comment Period for Disaster Recovery Buyout Program Changes
Maui County is seeking public input through July 1 on proposed amendments to its disaster recovery plan that would modify the Strategic Voluntary Mitigation Buyout Program. The changes include setting maximum assistance amounts and creating prioritization criteria for applicants. Public comment period runs through July 1 for proposed disaster recovery plan amendments. Changes would establish […]
Hale Mahina Seeks County Approval for Beach Access Agreement
Hale Mahina condo association is asking for public support of their proposed agreement with Maui County to provide beach access through their property’s south side after determining north-side access would be unsafe. The property has not provided required public beach access for over 50 years and received a Notice of Violation. A north-side pathway opened […]
Free Coconut Festival Coming to Maui Nui Botanical Gardens in June
A free community festival celebrating Hawaiian coconut culture will be held June 13th at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, featuring workshops, food demonstrations, and educational booths. The ‘Aha Niu festival runs 9am-3pm on June 13th at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens with free parking at War Memorial Stadium. Attendees can participate in hands-on workshops including coconut weaving, […]