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, […]
New State Rule Bans Most Plant Material Shipments to Maui and Lānai
Hawaii’s Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity has enacted Interim Rule 26-2, effective July 29, 2026, prohibiting the transport of coconut rhinoceros beetle host materials — including compost, mulch, wood chips, and most live plants — from other Hawaiian islands to Maui and Lānai. The rule aims to prevent the spread of the invasive coconut rhinoceros […]
Maui Now Faces Transport Restrictions to Curb Invasive Beetle Spread
The state Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity has approved new rules restricting the movement of plant materials to Maui and Lanai to slow the spread of the coconut rhinoceros beetle, which was recently detected again on Maui after a 2023 airport sighting. The invasive pest has now been found on every main Hawaiian island. Interisland […]
Lahaina United Methodist Church Rebuilds Three Years After Deadly Wildfire
Three years after the 2023 Maui wildfires, Lahaina is still in the midst of recovery with homes under construction and permits in process. A local United Methodist congregation is highlighting how community and volunteer efforts are contributing to the broader rebuilding effort. Maui’s wildfire recovery continues to be measured in years, not months, with homes […]
UHERO Study: Lahaina Survivors Show Progress but Mental Health Concerns Persist
A new UHERO study tracking 2,000 Lahaina wildfire survivors finds improvements in employment, housing stability, and insurance coverage three years after the fire. However, researchers warn recovery remains ‘fragile,’ with depression and PTSD still widespread — especially among children. Employment among survivors rose from 62% to 80.9% and health insurance coverage increased from 85.1% to […]
Kaanapali Beach Sand Restoration Project Advances Through State Permitting
Multiple outlets report that a proposal to restore eroding Kaanapali Beach by redistributing offshore sand along the West Maui shoreline is progressing through Hawaii’s state permitting process. The project, backed by the Pilikahakai Foundation and Ka’anapali Operations Association, would return the beach to roughly its 1988 profile and is privately funded. The plan faces some […]
Hawaii Awards $1.8M in Wildfire Mitigation Grants, Including Two Maui Projects
Multiple sources report that Hawaii has awarded $1.8 million in wildfire mitigation grants to eight organizations across five islands through the 2026 Hawaii Urban Interface (HUI) Wildfire Grant Program. The announcement coincides with the peak of fire season and falls just before the third anniversary of the 2023 Maui wildfires. Two Maui-area organizations are among […]
2026 Maui Invitational Bracket Set for Nov. 23–25 at Lahaina Civic Center
Multiple sports outlets reported that the full bracket for the 2026 Southwest Maui Invitational has been announced, with eight college basketball teams competing November 23–25 at the Lahaina Civic Center. The tournament features BYU, Washington, Ole Miss, Clemson, Arizona, Colorado State, Providence, and VCU, with all 12 games televised on ESPN networks. The 2026 Southwest […]