EPA Plans to Roll Back Drinking Water Standards for Toxic Chemicals

Molokini Crater Recreation Snorkeling — EPA Plans to Roll Back Drinking Water Standards for Toxic Chemicals | Maui Tom's News

The EPA announced plans to eliminate federal restrictions on four PFAS chemicals in drinking water and delay compliance for two others. The rollback could affect drinking water protections for up to 105 million people nationwide. EPA will repeal 2024 regulations that set drinking water standards for four PFAS chemicals currently manufactured by chemical companies. The […]

Central Maui Water Outage Planned for May 21-22 Maintenance Work

Hawaii Route marker signs in Wailuku, Maui. 33 indicates County Route via North Market Street (Should be 330). 32 indicates State Highway Route via Main Street. — Central Maui Water Outage Planned for May 21-22 Maintenance Work | Maui Tom's News

Maui County will shut off water service in parts of Central Maui from 9 p.m. Wednesday May 21 to 5:30 a.m. Thursday May 22 for maintenance work. Water outage affects Kaulawahine Street between W. Kamehameha Avenue and Alehela Place. W. Kamehameha Avenue between Kaulawahine Street and Puunene Avenue also included in outage area. Service interruption […]

Mobile Float Therapy Units Arrive to Help Wildfire Survivors with PTSD

Coffea arabica (Arabian coffee) Crop view new subdivision at Kaanapali, Maui, Hawaii. July 14, 2009 #090714-2677 Image Use Policy — Mobile Float Therapy Units Arrive to Help Wildfire Survivors with PTSD | Maui Tom's News

Specialized floatation tanks are being deployed to Maui to provide free mental health treatment for first responders and 2023 wildfire survivors dealing with increased rates of PTSD and anxiety. Three mobile floatation tanks arrived in a shipping container to provide free therapy sessions for wildfire survivors and first responders. Mental health issues have increased by […]

Article Not Relevant to Maui Property Owners

Road and infrastructure — Article Not Relevant to Maui Property Owners | Maui Tom's News

This article discusses mobile app development frameworks and does not contain information relevant to Maui vacation rental property owners or local business operations. Article focuses on software development technology choices for mobile applications Content covers .NET MAUI, Flutter, and React Native programming frameworks No connection to Maui tourism, regulations, or property management issues Information not […]

Local Foundation Awards $30K in Scholarships to Eight Maui Students

Foundation and framework — Local Foundation Awards $30K in Scholarships to Eight Maui Students | Maui Tom's News

The Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem Foundation awarded $3,750 scholarships to eight Maui high school student athletes for college expenses. The foundation has now distributed $178,750 in scholarships since 2018. Eight student athletes from local high schools received $3,750 scholarships each for college expenses. Recipients attend schools including UH Mānoa, San Diego State, and Tufts University […]

Multiple Road Closures Planned Across Kaua’i May 17-22 for Maintenance

One of many bridges on the highway. Hana Belt Road — Multiple Road Closures Planned Across Kaua'i May 17-22 for Maintenance | Maui Tom's News

HDOT has scheduled 19 lane closures on Kaua’i state highways during May 17-22 for striping, paving, and maintenance work. Work includes projects on major routes like Highway 56/560 from Līhu’e to Hanalei with alternating traffic patterns. Highway 50 will have single lane closures between Kīpū and ʻŌmaʻo from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for rumble […]

Central Maui Recreation Facilities Face Closures Through December

Kanaha Beach Park, Kahului Maui — Central Maui Recreation Facilities Face Closures Through December | Maui Tom's News

Multiple Maui County parks and recreation facilities in Wailuku will experience closures and delays from May through December 2026 for construction and events. The disruptions affect the municipal golf course, War Memorial Complex, and Wells Park. Waiehu Municipal Golf Course will have intermittent play delays May 18-June 12 due to irrigation pond liner replacement work. […]

Chamber of Commerce Business Networking Event Set for May 21 in Kahului

Jaws Pe'ahi big wave surf competition Maui — Chamber of Commerce Business Networking Event Set for May 21 in Kahului | Maui Tom's News

Maui Building Source will host a Chamber of Commerce networking event on May 21 from 5-7 PM at their Kahului showroom. The event targets business professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members with networking opportunities and refreshments. Event takes place Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 5-7 PM at 370 Dairy Road in Kahului. Admission costs $20 for […]

Weather Conditions Show Risk of Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Across Maui

Haiku Northern Maui, Hawaii — Weather Conditions Show Risk of Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Across Maui | Maui Tom's News

Multiple weather forecasts show potential for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms affecting various areas of Maui over the weekend. The North Shore faces the highest precipitation risk, while conditions are expected to improve by Saturday. Chance of thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall possible across all regions on Friday North Shore has highest rain probability at 60-70% […]

Kuihelani Highway Fatal Crash Marks Second Traffic Death This Year

Haleakala's last display can be seen on Maui's southeast shore at La Perouse Bay. Scientists estimate that in 1790 Haleakala erupted to form the jagged lava rock coastline. Now there is a monument and — Kuihelani Highway Fatal Crash Marks Second Traffic Death This Year | Maui Tom's News

A 27-year-old Kahului man died after his car collided with a bus on Kuihelani Highway near East Waiko Road early Thursday morning. This is Maui County’s second traffic fatality of 2026, down from nine at the same time last year. Fatal collision occurred at 6:06 a.m. on Kuihelani Highway near East Waiko Road intersection. A […]