South Maui Water Outage: Kihei to Makena Affected by Mainline Break
A 30-inch water mainline break on East Welakahao Road in Kihei has caused water outages and low pressure from Lipoa Street to Makena. Repair crews are working overnight, and potable water tanks have been deployed at seven locations across the affected area. Emergency repairs on a broken 30-inch mainline are causing water outages and low […]
East Maui Water Outage Continues After Second Leak Found in Koali
A water line break in the Koali area of East Maui caused an outage starting at 9 p.m. on July 3, and after initial repairs, a second leak was discovered with no confirmed restoration time. About 30 residences are affected, with a water buffalo stationed nearby for potable water access. A second leak was found […]
May 2026 Maui Tourism: Visitor Numbers Up but Stays Getting Shorter
May 2026 tourism data shows more visitors coming to Hawaii, but they are staying for shorter periods. Separately, rebuilt affordable apartments in Lahaina filled immediately upon opening. May 2026 visitor statistics show increased arrivals to Hawaii compared to prior periods, though average length of stay has declined. Newly rebuilt affordable apartment units in Lahaina were […]
Maui County Waterline Work to Disrupt Roads and Water Service July 6–8
Maui County has announced two separate scheduled waterline repair projects affecting roads and water service in Makawao and Wailuku during the nights of July 6–8, 2026. Both notices were issued by Maui County on July 2 and warn of brief water service interruptions and restricted vehicle access during overnight work windows. Central Avenue in Wailuku […]
Maui Conducts Monthly Outdoor Warning Siren Test July 1
Maui County’s Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) issued two alerts on July 1, 2026 covering the monthly test of the Hawaii All-Hazard Outdoor Warning Siren System. Multiple county notices confirmed the test took place at 11:45 AM and invited residents to report what they heard via an online survey. The Hawaii All-Hazard Outdoor Warning Siren System […]
Maui County Proposes $6M Purchase of West Maui Water Assets
Multiple sources report that Mayor Richard Bissen has submitted a proposal to the Maui County Council to acquire water infrastructure from two private utilities in West Maui. If approved, the deal would significantly expand public control of the region’s drinking water systems, with implications for housing, agriculture, and emergency preparedness. Mayor Bissen submitted the proposal […]
East Maui Ditch System’s Future Unresolved as New Land Board Chair Takes Over
A dispute over who should manage East Maui’s century-old ditch system — which supplies water to Upcountry and Central Maui — remains unresolved after more than seven months of failed negotiations between the East Maui Water Authority and farming operation Mahi Pono. A new BLNR chair took over this week, and the issue may appear […]
East Maui Water Line Break Disrupts Koali Area Service
A water line break in the Koali area of East Maui caused a service outage affecting approximately 30 residences. Restoration was estimated for 12:30 p.m. on June 30, with a water buffalo staged nearby for potable water access. A broken water line knocked out service to about 30 residences and one standpipe in the Koali […]
Lahaina Bypass Extension Moves Forward with $220M+ Price Tag
Hawaii DOT has launched preliminary environmental studies for a 3-mile northward extension of the Lahaina Bypass, aimed at improving evacuation safety and traffic redundancy in West Maui. Construction is estimated to begin by late 2028, funded in part by $100 million in federal wildfire disaster funds. HDOT is studying Phase 1C of the Lahaina Bypass, […]
Maui Mayor Seeks $6M County Buyout of Two West Maui Water Systems
Multiple outlets reported that Mayor Richard Bissen has submitted a $6 million proposal to the Maui County Council to acquire water assets from Launiupoko Water Co. and Olowalu Water Co. The purchase is described as the second phase of a broader effort to expand public stewardship of West Maui’s drinking water infrastructure. Council approval is […]