Overnight Water Shutoff & Road Closure Planned for Makawao Ave Area Aug 5–6
Maui County will cut water service and close Makawao Avenue overnight on August 5–6 for repair work. The outage runs from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. and affects roughly 50 residences in the Makawao area. Water service will be out from 10 p.m. August 5 to 4 a.m. August 6 for Apana Road, Poalima Place, […]
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Detections Spread in Central Maui
Multiple dead coconut rhinoceros beetles have been found in Kahului and Waikapū since June 2026, raising concern about a possible breeding population on Maui. Authorities are urging property owners to inspect and properly dispose of green waste, compost, and mulch. Ten dead CRB adults were found in Central Maui traps and treated palm trees in […]
South Maui’s Līpoa Community Breaks Ground on Roads, Water, and Housing
Pacific Rim Land is advancing infrastructure at Līpoa, a 400-acre mixed-use development in South Maui, ahead of planned groundbreakings on 122 homes and 175 affordable apartments later this year. Work includes a new highway connection, recycled water lines, and stormwater retention basins. A nearly one-mile Hoʻokena Street extension will create a second direct access point […]
East Maui Water Authority Opens $150K Grant Round for Watershed Projects
Maui County’s East Maui Water Authority is accepting grant applications from Aug. 12 to Oct. 1, 2026, with $150,000 available for projects supporting watershed restoration, education, and cultural knowledge-sharing in East Maui communities. A total of $150,000 in grants is available for FY2027, targeting projects in Huelo, Honomanū, Keʻanae, and Nāhiku. Eligible projects include watershed […]
South Kihei Road Near Kam II Beach Park Reopens Aug. 11, Ahead of Schedule
South Kīhei Road near Kamaʻole II Beach Park will reopen to traffic on August 11, 2026, earlier than the originally estimated fall completion date. The County of Maui repaired extensive storm damage caused by a March Kona low using federal emergency funding. The roughly 150-foot section of South Kīhei Road damaged by a March 2026 […]
Paid Parking Expands to Kamaole Beach Parks, Sparking Visitor Pushback
A visitor letter to the Maui News criticizes the expansion of paid parking to Kamaole Beach parks, arguing it burdens both residents and tourists and signals a cultural shift away from open public access. Paid parking has expanded to the Kamaole Beach parks, a change the letter-writer noticed during a recent family visit to Maui. […]
East Maui Water Authority Hosting Grant Application Workshops
The East Maui Water Authority is holding the first of three workshops to help potential applicants prepare for the FY27 grant process. The session is available both in-person and online on August 12, 2026. East Maui Water Authority is offering grant funding opportunities for fiscal year 2027. Three workshops are planned to guide applicants through […]
Water Restored to Honokohau Valley After Emergency Mainline Repair
Maui County restored water service to Honokohau Valley customers on July 31, 2026, following emergency repairs to a broken mainline. Residents and property owners are advised to flush their lines and storage tanks before normal use. Water service to Honokohau Valley was fully restored as of 1:25 p.m. on July 31, 2026. An emergency repair […]
Maui County Eyes Deal to Expand Public Control of West Maui Water Systems
Maui County is negotiating a non-binding agreement with Maui Land & Pineapple to acquire key West Maui water infrastructure, which would increase public stewardship of the area’s drinking water from 45% to 93%. The County Council reviewed the memorandum of understanding but raised concerns about provisions linking the water purchase to zoning changes for housing […]
Water Service Restored to Honokohau Valley After Mainline Break
Maui County repaired an emergency mainline break and restored water service to Honokohau Valley customers as of 1:25 p.m. on July 31, 2026. Residents and property owners are advised to flush their lines and storage tanks before normal use. Water service to Honokohau Valley was fully restored following emergency repairs to a mainline break. Property […]