Front Street Reopens to Traffic Three Years After Lahaina Fire, But Rebuilding Lags
Multiple outlets are marking the third anniversary of the August 8, 2023 Lahaina wildfire with coverage of a significant milestone: Front Street has officially reopened to vehicles and the public. While the reopening signals progress, commercial rebuilding remains deeply stalled, with not a single building permit yet issued for destroyed Front Street businesses. Front Street […]
East Maui Water Authority Hosting Grant Application Workshops
The East Maui Water Authority is holding the first of three workshops to help potential applicants prepare for the FY27 grant process. The session is available both in-person and online on August 12, 2026. East Maui Water Authority is offering grant funding opportunities for fiscal year 2027. Three workshops are planned to guide applicants through […]
Front Street Reopens to Traffic a Week Before Wildfire Anniversary
Maui County has reopened Lahaina’s Front Street to vehicle traffic as of August 1, ahead of the three-year anniversary of the 2023 wildfire. Some survivors opposed the timing, while officials are monitoring the area and asking visitors to respect private property and the site’s significance. Front Street in Lahaina reopened to vehicle traffic on Saturday, […]
Water Service Restored to Honokohau Valley After Mainline Break
Maui County repaired an emergency mainline break and restored water service to Honokohau Valley customers as of 1:25 p.m. on July 31, 2026. Residents and property owners are advised to flush their lines and storage tanks before normal use. Water service to Honokohau Valley was fully restored following emergency repairs to a mainline break. Property […]
Lahaina Rec Center Breaks Ground on $2.4M Community Playground
Maui County officials and community members held a groundbreaking ceremony July 30 for a $2.4 million playground at the Lahaina Recreation Center, a project shaped by community input and designed to serve all ages and abilities. The project survived delays caused by the 2023 wildfires and 2026 Kona low storms. The new playground at the […]
West Maui Tourism Rebounds: Occupancy Tops 76% as Recovery Continues
Visitor arrivals to Maui rose 11.5% in February 2026 year-over-year, with hotel occupancy in the Lahaina-Kāʻanapali-Kapalua corridor climbing above 76%. Lahaina’s commercial core remains largely closed, though infrastructure restoration and a planned interim vendor marketplace signal ongoing progress. Maui visitor arrivals increased 11.5% in February 2026 compared to the prior year, indicating strengthening tourism demand. […]
Major Sand Restoration Project Proposed for Eroding Kaanapali Beach
A private resort group and a Maui nonprofit are pursuing a large-scale beach rebuilding project at Kaanapali, using offshore sand to widen areas that have narrowed over time. The proposal is still in state review with no confirmed construction date. The Kaanapali Operations Association and Pilikahakai Foundation plan to move roughly 75,000 cubic yards of […]
2026 Maui Invitational Set for November at Lahaina Civic Center
The 2026 Southwest Maui Invitational college basketball tournament is scheduled for November 23–25 at the Lahaina Civic Center, featuring eight teams including Washington, BYU, Arizona, and Clemson. The three-day event draws visitors to Lahaina each year. The tournament runs November 23–25, 2026 at the Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina. Eight college basketball programs are participating, […]
Big Band Jazz Concert Coming to Kihei’s Altitude Deck This Saturday
Jazz Maui and the Wave of Harmony Foundation are hosting a live big band and vocal jazz concert Saturday evening at The Altitude Deck in Kihei. Two big bands and six vocalists will perform classics from Ellington, Basie, Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald. The event takes place Saturday evening at The Altitude Deck in Kihei. Jazz […]
‘Nashville’ Actor Charles Esten Performing Live at Hyatt Regency Maui
Actor and musician Charles Esten, best known for his role in the TV series ‘Nashville,’ will perform his Maui debut at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa on Saturday, August 2. Charles Esten, who played Deacon Claybourne in the long-running series ‘Nashville,’ is bringing his live music act to Maui for the first time. […]