West Maui Greenway Trail Project Holds Virtual Public Meeting

Forest trail path — West Maui Greenway Trail Project Holds Virtual Public Meeting | Maui Tom's News

Multiple sources, including Maui County and Maui Now, report that the County of Maui Department of Public Works hosted a virtual meeting and open house on June 25, 2026, focused on the environmental assessment for the proposed West Maui Greenway. The 25-mile multiuse trail would run along the West Maui Coast and is designed to […]

Maui County 2026 Drinking Water Quality Report Now Public

Crystal clear ocean water — Maui County 2026 Drinking Water Quality Report Now Public | Maui Tom's News

Maui County’s Department of Water Supply has released its 2026 Water Quality Report, covering drinking water testing conducted throughout 2025. The report is available online or in print by request. The report covers water quality test results collected January 1 through December 31, 2025. It details water sources, treatment processes, and compliance with federal and […]

Makawao Ave Water Outage & Partial Road Closure June 30–July 2

Hale Pa'i, 980 Lahainaluna Road, Lahaina, Hawaii, on National Register of Historic Places, with 19th-century school bell, Pele Lanakila o ka Puu (Victory Bell on the Hill) salvaged from chapel fire on — Makawao Ave Water Outage & Partial Road Closure June 30–July 2 | Maui Tom's News

Maui County will perform overnight waterline repairs on Makawao Avenue between Baldwin Avenue and Makani Road on June 30 and July 1, causing brief water interruptions and limiting through traffic. Work runs 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night. Water service may be briefly interrupted on Makawao Avenue overnight June 30–July 1 and July 1–July […]

Maui Bus Goes Free for Students of All Ages and County Workers July 1

Two-story brick townhouse with a black front door, white surround, and a stairway lined with blooming pots leading to an upstairs balcony.

Multiple sources report that Maui County is expanding fare-free Maui Bus access starting July 1, 2026, the beginning of the new county fiscal year. Students of any age with a valid school ID and Maui County employees with a county badge will now ride at no cost, removing the previous age-24 cap on student passes. […]

Maui Bus Goes Free for Students and County Workers Starting July 1

Kahului Harbor Maui — Maui Bus Goes Free for Students and County Workers Starting July 1 | Maui Tom's News

Beginning July 1, 2026, Maui Bus fixed-route service will be fare-free for students of any age with a valid student ID and County of Maui employees. The county is also adding new bus stops in Kahului, Haʻikū, Nāpili, and Kīhei. Students of any age with a valid student ID can now ride Maui Bus fixed […]

Hana Highway Closed Weekdays Near Mile Marker 38 for 5-Month Rockfall Project

Road To Hana, Maui — Hana Highway Closed Weekdays Near Mile Marker 38 for 5-Month Rockfall Project | Maui Tom's News

A rockfall netting replacement project at Kālepa Point will close Hana Highway between mile markers 38 and 39 on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for approximately five months. The road remains open during non-working hours and to emergency vehicles. Hana Highway is closed to through traffic between mile markers 38 and 39 on […]

Maui County Funds $1.7M AI-Powered Police Surveillance System

Ocean harbor with boats and mountains — Maui County Funds $1.7M AI-Powered Police Surveillance System | Maui Tom's News

The Maui County Council has approved $1.7 million for an AI-enhanced surveillance system that will provide real-time monitoring across the island. Hawaii News Now reports the technology aims to improve both crime fighting and emergency response following communication failures during the Lahaina wildfire. Council approved $1.7 million for AI-assisted cameras and drones to provide island-wide […]

Public Input Sought on $200M Lahaina Bypass Extension and Other Road Projects

Hawaiian coastal town aerial view — Public Input Sought on $200M Lahaina Bypass Extension and Other Road Projects | Maui Tom's News

The Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization is requesting community feedback on proposed transportation projects eligible for federal funding. The most significant proposal is a $200 million extension of the Lahaina Bypass that would connect directly to Kāʻanapali resorts. The Lahaina Bypass extension would connect the current endpoint at Keawe Street to Kāʻanapali’s Kakaʻalaneo Drive, allowing visitors […]

North Kihei Road Section Reopens Following Storm Damage Repairs

Way back in November 2011 I had a chance to spend a few days on Maui - it was my first time there in over 10 years and I had forgotten how nice it was. I did the normal things an Alaskan going to Hawa — North Kihei Road Section Reopens Following Storm Damage Repairs | Maui Tom's News

A section of South Kīhei Road between Ohukai Road and Kūlanihākoʻi Street has reopened after storm-related repairs were completed ahead of schedule. The roadway was damaged by March Kona storms and repair work finished 10 days early. South Kīhei Road between Ohukai Road and Kūlanihākoʻi Street reopened June 10, completing storm damage repairs. March Kona […]

Makawao Ave. Nighttime Closures June 16-18 for Water Line Repairs

Traffic on the way to the top at Haleakala National Park Maui Hawaii — Makawao Ave. Nighttime Closures June 16-18 for Water Line Repairs | Maui Tom's News

Makawao Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Baldwin Avenue and Makani Road from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for three nights (June 16-18) while the Department of Water Supply conducts waterline repairs. Road closure affects Makawao Avenue between Baldwin Avenue and Makani Road for three consecutive nights. Through traffic will be detoured via […]