Upcountry Maui Roads Still Blocked by Hurricane Lala Debris Months Later
Nearly three months after Hurricane Lala, storm debris and downed trees remain on Piiholo and Olinda roads in upcountry Maui, creating hazards for drivers. Residents are frustrated with the county’s slow response, and the county says it is working on addressing the concerns. Downed trees and timber from Hurricane Lala continue to block portions of […]
Kīhei Sewage Spill Raises Infrastructure Concerns Near Proposed Luxury Development
A sewage spill at Kīhei Kalama Park in October flooded streets, the fire station, and a waterway. A local resident is calling on developer Ledcor Maui LP to help fund infrastructure improvements as part of its 273-unit luxury project. A sewage spill at the Kīhei Kalama Park Reclamation Pump Station on Oct. 22 sent raw […]
Kula Hospital Restoration Gets Contractor, Eyes Summer 2027 Reopening
Maui Health has hired Nordic PCL Construction to restore Kula Hospital, which has been closed since storm damage in March 2026, with a target reopening of late summer 2027. The $65 million project is funded by the state and Kaiser Permanente. Kula Hospital, its Emergency Department, and the Hale Makamae care facility have been closed […]
Federal Grant Funds $40M Expansion of Kahului Harbor Cargo Capacity
The Hawaii Department of Transportation will receive $40.1 million in federal funding to expand cargo storage and improve operations at Kahului Harbor, Maui’s only commercial port. The project includes upgrading existing yards and adding new acreage to handle increased construction materials tied to Lahaina rebuilding efforts. A $40.1M federal grant will fund the $56.1M Port […]
UH Study Confirms Axis Deer Causing Major Crop and Pasture Losses on Maui
A new University of Hawaiʻi study has quantified the damage axis deer inflict on Maui ranchland, finding forage production roughly 25% lower where deer are present. Ranchers report cutting livestock herds by up to 30%, with annual statewide costs from wild ungulates estimated at up to $7.5 million. Axis deer were detected at 19 of […]
Overnight Lane Closures Planned on Maui Veterans Highway for Signal Work
Lane closures are scheduled on Maui Veterans Highway overnight for traffic signal maintenance work. Drivers should expect delays and plan alternate routes if possible. Overnight lane closures will affect Maui Veterans Highway during traffic signal construction or maintenance. The work is being conducted by a government or contractor crew during nighttime hours to minimize daytime […]
Nearly $100M Military Data Center Under Construction in Kīhei Draws Community Concern
The U.S. Air Force and Space Force are building a 56,000-square-foot laboratory and data center in Kīhei’s Maui Research and Technology Park to support proposed telescopes atop Haleakalā. Residents and advocates are raising concerns about transparency, environmental impact, and strain on local water and electricity resources. The nearly $100M Secure Integration Support Laboratory (SISL) in […]
Federal Grant Funds $56M Expansion of Maui’s Only Commercial Port
The Hawaii Department of Transportation secured a $40.1 million federal grant to expand the Port of Kahului’s cargo yard capacity, with the full $56.1 million project expected to complete by 2029. The expansion is driven largely by the surge in construction materials and equipment needed for Lahaina wildfire rebuilding efforts. A $40.1M federal grant, matched […]
Military Data Center Quietly Rising in Kīhei, Tied to Haleakalā Telescope Plans
The U.S. Air Force and Space Force are building a $100 million, 56,000-square-foot data center in Kīhei’s Maui Research and Technology Park, linked to proposed telescopes on Haleakalā’s summit. Community members have raised concerns about transparency, water and electricity demands, and the projects’ combined environmental impact. The Secure Integration Support Laboratory (SISL) in Kīhei broke […]
Federal Grant Funds $40M Port of Kahului Cargo Yard Expansion
Hawaii’s Department of Transportation has secured a $40.1 million federal grant to expand cargo yard capacity at the Port of Kahului, Maui’s only commercial port. The project is designed to handle the surge of construction materials needed for Lahaina rebuilding and improve long-term port resilience. The $40.1M federal grant covers most of a $56.1M project, […]