South Maui 20-Year Growth Plan Stalls Over Water Limits and $500M+ Cost Gap
Maui County Council is reviewing the long-awaited South Maui Community Plan, which aims to guide two decades of growth but faces a water system near capacity, a 2030 cesspool conversion deadline, and infrastructure costs exceeding half a billion dollars with no identified funding for many projects. The South Maui Community Plan would replace the 1998 […]
Alaska/Hawaiian Airlines Add Maui Flights, Tighten Check-In Rules Oct. 3
Multiple sources reported that Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines will introduce several operational changes effective October 3, 2026, affecting interisland travel to and from Maui. The updates include a stricter check-in deadline and new Boeing 737-800 service on the Honolulu–Kahului route, adding capacity on one of Hawaii’s busiest corridors. Starting October 3, all interisland travelers must […]
Maui County Hosts Sept. 30 Workshop for Lahaina Commercial Rebuilders
The County of Maui Office of Recovery is holding its third Commercial Property Workshop on September 30 for Lahaina business and property owners navigating reconstruction. The event will cover permitting challenges and preview a new county “concierge” program to streamline rebuilding support. The free workshop runs 4–6 p.m. on Sept. 30 at Morgado Hall, Maui […]
Maui County Seeks Public Input on First SMA Boundary Review Since 1970s
The Maui County Planning Department is holding five public meetings across the island to gather input on redrawing the Special Management Area boundary, which hasn’t been updated since the 1970s. The review aims to balance environmental protection with reducing permitting burdens on residents and the county. Five community meetings are scheduled island-wide between September 23 […]
Maui County Seeks Public Input on First SMA Boundary Review Since 1970s
The Maui County Planning Department is holding five public meetings across the island to gather community input on redrawing the Special Management Area boundary, which hasn’t been reassessed since the 1970s. The review aims to modernize the boundary based on climate, environmental, and cultural factors while reducing permitting burdens. Five in-person meetings are scheduled island-wide […]
Wailea Point Condos Draw Steady Buyer Demand for Location and Value
Wailea Point, a gated oceanfront condo community on Maui’s southwest coast, continues to attract buyers ranging from full-time residents to investors, citing walkability, beach access, and long-term value retention. Units are noted for large floor plans, direct ocean views, and proximity to Wailea’s resort amenities. Wailea Point’s gated, low-density layout and oceanfront position near Polo […]
South Maui Town Hall Sept. 30 to Cover Roads, Flood Recovery, Land-Use Plan
Maui County Council Member Tom Cook will host a public town hall on September 30 in Kīhei covering storm recovery, road improvements, flood mitigation, and updates on the South Maui Community Plan. The meeting takes place at 6 p.m. at the Malcolm Center. The Sept. 30 town hall will address recovery from Hurricane Lowell and […]
Mala Ocean Tavern Draws Visitors Back to Lahaina’s Front Street
Mala Ocean Tavern, the first restaurant to reopen on Lahaina’s Front Street after the 2023 fire, is drawing strong visitor interest and recently won Best Maui Restaurant in Honolulu Magazine’s 2026 Hale Aina Awards. The oceanfront spot is helping anchor West Maui’s commercial recovery for tourists. Mala Ocean Tavern reopened February 1, 2024, becoming the […]
ʻĪao Theater to Close Months in 2027 for $3.8M County Roof Repair
Maui County has budgeted $3.8 million to restore the roof of the historic ʻĪao Theater, forcing Maui OnStage to go dark for several months sometime in 2027. The organization is planning alternate venues and holding a Sept. 26 fundraiser to offset lost revenue during the closure. Maui County will spend approximately $3.8 million repairing the […]
Free Hōkūleʻa Talk Set for Ritz-Carlton Kapalua This Weekend
A crew member from the landmark 1976 Hōkūleʻa voyage to Tahiti will give a free public talk at the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua on Saturday as part of the Celebration of the Arts festival. The event marks the 50th anniversary of the historic voyage. Dr. Ben Young, who sailed on the 1976 Hōkūleʻa return voyage from […]