Māliko Bay Boat Ramp Restoration Effort Launches on Maui’s North Shore
A new nonprofit, Nā Maka o Māliko, has taken on a 50-year lease to restore the deteriorated Māliko Bay boat ramp, which was further damaged by March 2026 Kona low storms. The County of Maui has issued a $15,000 cleanup grant, while the full restoration is estimated at $1 million. The Māliko Bay boat ramp, […]
Kīhei Beach Parking Goes Paid for Visitors Starting July 15
Maui County is launching a paid parking program at Kamaʻole Beach Parks I and III on July 15, 2026, charging non-residents up to $10/day while residents park free. Weekend mornings before 10 a.m. will be reserved for Hawaii residents only. Non-resident visitors will pay $10/day, $50/week, or $150/month to park at Kamaʻole I and III […]
Makawao Water Outage Hits Apau Place for ~3 Hours July 9
An emergency mainline break is causing a roughly 3-hour water service outage on Apau Place in Makawao starting at 8:45 a.m. on July 9. Approximately 15 residences are affected. A mainline break triggered emergency repairs, cutting water service to Apau Place in Makawao. The outage began at 8:45 a.m. on July 9 and is expected […]
Upcountry Groups Push County and State to Fund Emergency Water Tanks
The Kula Community Association and a coalition of Upcountry organizations are formally urging Maui County and state legislators to fund two 500,000-gallon water tanks in Upper Kula before peak wildfire season. The group says existing federal mitigation projects are stalled with no clear timeline, leaving the area vulnerable to the same conditions that contributed to […]
Federal Funds Will Replace Six Aging Bridges Along Hāna Highway
The Hawaii Department of Transportation will receive $24 million in federal funding to rehabilitate and replace approximately six bridges in the Hāna Highway Historical District. The project aims to bring modern, more resilient structures to the East Maui corridor. U.S. Senator Brian Schatz announced $24 million in federal infrastructure funding for Maui. Roughly six bridges […]
Kapalua Golf Owner Gives $500K to Protect West Maui Watershed
Tadashi Yanai, owner of Kapalua Golf, has donated $500,000 to Aloha Puʻu Kukui, bringing his total support for the Puʻu Kukui Watershed Preserve to $1.5 million since 2024. The funds will go toward invasive species removal and native reforestation in West Maui. The 8,661-acre Puʻu Kukui Watershed Preserve supplies groundwater to West Maui communities, agriculture, […]
Kapalua Golf Owner Commits $500K More to West Maui Watershed Preserve
Tadashi Yanai, owner of Kapalua Golf, donated $500,000 to the Aloha Puʻu Kukui nonprofit, bringing his total giving to the West Maui watershed to $1.5 million since 2024. Funds support invasive species removal and native reforestation across the 8,661-acre Puʻu Kukui Watershed Preserve. The Puʻu Kukui Watershed Preserve is a critical source of groundwater for […]
Maui Road Work Causes Lane Closures on Key Routes Through July 10
The Hawaii DOT has scheduled multiple lane closures across Maui through July 10, 2026, affecting Honoapiʻilani Highway and other major routes. Several Lahaina-area closures are 24/7 due to ongoing drain line and catch basin replacement work. Honoapiʻilani Highway (Route 30) sees the heaviest impact, with closures stretching from Wailuku through Lahaina for projects including tree […]
Grace Pacific Buys Maui Quarry, Plans to Retain Workers After HC&D Exit
Grace Pacific has agreed to purchase HC&D’s Camp 10 quarry in Puunene, Maui’s primary aggregate supplier, after HC&D announced closure plans in June. The buyer says current employees will be offered jobs once the sale is finalized. HC&D announced in late June it would close its Camp 10 quarry in Puunene, threatening dozens of jobs […]
South Maui Water Service Restored After Emergency Main Repair
Maui County has restored water service in South Maui following emergency repairs to a 30-inch water main. Hydrant flushing is underway on Auhana Road, Olena Street, and Wailea Alanui Drive to clear air and sediment from the lines. Water service in South Maui has been fully restored after emergency repairs to a 30-inch water main. […]