New UH Program Trains Workers for Maui Cesspool Conversion Requirements
Hawaii Community College and UH Maui College launched a certificate program to train wastewater specialists as the state works to eliminate 83,000 cesspools by 2050. The one-year program addresses growing demand for professionals who can convert cesspools to compliant wastewater systems. New 23-credit certificate program teaches cesspool conversion and wastewater system installation on Maui and […]
Emergency Water Main Break Shuts Off Service to Upcountry Properties
A water main break on Makawao Avenue requires emergency repairs that will cut water service to about 80 properties for approximately 4 hours starting at 11:45 am on June 6. Water outage affects Makawao Avenue area between Makani Road and Pukalani Superette. Emergency repairs on mainline break expected to take approximately 4 hours starting 11:45 […]
Water Outage in Upcountry Maui Extended Through Saturday Evening
Maui County has reported an extended water service outage affecting the Makawao Avenue area in Upcountry Maui due to emergency mainline repairs. The outage, which began Friday evening, has been extended multiple times as crews work to fix the break. Water service outage affects Makawao Avenue between Makani Road and Pukalani Superette, including side streets […]
Water Outages Hit East Maui and Upcountry Due to Emergency Repairs
Maui County reported two separate water service outages on June 4th affecting East Maui and Upcountry areas due to emergency mainline break repairs. The outages impacted a combined 75 residences across both locations. East Maui’s Honokalani Road area experienced a 3-hour water outage starting at 8:20 am due to emergency mainline break repairs The East […]
Major Construction Project at Waianapanapa State Park to Begin in July
Multiple sources have reported that a significant facility improvements project at Waianapanapa State Park in Hana will begin construction in July. The project will impact parking, access, and camping arrangements at the popular tourist destination through early 2027. Construction begins July 6 and includes a new comfort station near the eastern parking area and resurfacing […]
New College Program Trains Workers for Cesspool Conversion Mandate
Hawaii Community College and UH Maui College launched a certificate program to train workers for converting 83,000+ cesspools by 2050. Recent flooding highlighted the urgent need for skilled wastewater professionals. The one-year Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Specialist Certificate prepares students for cesspool conversion careers. Hawaii must eliminate over 83,000 cesspools by 2050 under state mandate. […]
Construction Workforce Training Program Expands to Maui
A free six-week construction training program launched on Maui to prepare workers for carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and masonry jobs. The program aims to address industry labor shortages and help young people afford to stay in Hawaii. BIA Hawaii’s PACT program provides tuition-free construction training and recently graduated its first Maui cohort in April. Participants […]
Emergency Water Main Repair Cuts Service to Central Lahaina Area
A water main break on Wainee Street in Lahaina required emergency repairs, causing a 3-hour service outage affecting 12 residences and 30 hydrants. Water service was interrupted for approximately 3 hours starting at 10:10 am on June 2. The outage affected the Wainee Street area between Shaw Street and Lahainaluna Road. Emergency repairs addressed a […]
UH Maui College Launches Training Program for Cesspool Conversion Workers
Hawaii Community College and UH Maui College have created a new certificate program to train workers for cesspool conversions, addressing the state’s mandate to eliminate 83,000 cesspools by 2050. The one-year certificate program trains students to work with contractors on cesspool conversions and sustainable wastewater systems. Hawaii’s 2017 cesspool ban requires all 83,000 cesspools statewide […]
South Kihei Road Collapse Repair Expected to Last Through Fall
Crews are repairing a major sinkhole on South Kihei Road caused by March storms, with work not expected to finish until October. Local businesses are struggling with reduced access and hope for county financial assistance. Road collapse repair at South Kihei Road and Alanui Ke’ali’i won’t be completed until fall 2026. March storm damage affected […]