Upper Kula Water Conservation Request Extended Through Sept. 28
Maui County has extended a water conservation request for Upper Kula residents and businesses through Monday, Sept. 28, while crews repair a broken water line. Users are asked to limit consumption to essential needs like drinking, cooking, and hygiene. The conservation zone spans Upper Kula from Upper Kimo Drive to Kanaio. Nonessential water uses such […]
Hāna Highway Rockfall Netting Upgrade Enters Public Review Phase
Maui County is proposing to replace deteriorated rockfall netting along a 320,000-square-foot cliff face on Hāna Highway in Kīpahulu. A draft environmental assessment is open for public comment until October 23, 2026. Maui County Department of Public Works plans to install new stainless-steel mesh netting over the ʻAlelele cliff face to replace severely corroded existing […]
Upcountry Maui Water Outage Expected for ~3 Hours on Sept. 25
Maui County’s Department of Water Supply is conducting maintenance that will cause low pressure or temporary water outages in the Upper Olinda, Piʻiholo, and Alaluana Road areas starting at 12:15 p.m. on September 25. Service disruption is expected to last approximately three hours. Water service will be interrupted or reduced starting at 12:15 p.m. on […]
Upper Kula Water Conservation Requested During Line Repair Through Sept. 25
Maui County’s Department of Water Supply is asking Upper Kula residents and businesses to limit water use to essential needs while crews repair a broken line. Repairs are expected to be completed by Friday, September 25. The water conservation request affects the Upper Kula area from Upper Kimo Drive to Kanaio. Residents and businesses should […]
$65M Funding Secured to Rebuild Kula Hospital After Kona Low Storm Damage
Multiple news outlets reported that the state of Hawaiʻi, Maui Health, and Kaiser Permanente have jointly announced a $65 million commitment to restore and reopen Kula Hospital, which has been closed since March 2026 Kona Low storms caused significant damage. The state will contribute $42 million and Kaiser Permanente will invest $23 million, with construction […]
Southbound Honoapiilani Hwy Closed at Kaanapali Parkway After Accident
The southbound lane of Honoapiilani Highway is temporarily closed at Kaanapali Parkway following a motor vehicle accident. Drivers heading through the Kaanapali/Lahaina corridor should expect delays or seek alternate routes. The southbound lane of Honoapiilani Highway is closed at the Kaanapali Parkway intersection. The closure is due to a motor vehicle accident reported on September […]
Kula Hospital Gets $65M Funding Commitment After Kona-Low Storm Closure
Kula Hospital, shuttered since March due to severe Kona-low storm damage, will be restored through a combined $65 million investment from the state of Hawaii and Kaiser Permanente. No reopening date has been set yet. Kula Hospital has been closed since March after Kona-low storms dropped over 50 inches of rain, damaging its emergency department, […]
Little Fire Ant Infestations Found in Ha’ikū and Kapalua; Maui Acreage Doubles
Multiple sources, including Maui County and Maui Now, report that two significant Little Fire Ant infestations have been confirmed in Ha’ikū and Kapalua, prompting an urgent call for community vigilance. The Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) is coordinating treatment and outreach efforts for both sites. Property owners are advised to survey their land and avoid […]
Hawaiian Electric Installs First Tesla Megapacks at Maui Battery Storage Site
Hawaiian Electric has begun installing Tesla Megapack battery units at its new Waena energy storage facility in Central Maui. The 40-MW system is designed to shift renewable energy to peak demand periods and is expected to go online in 2027. The Waena Battery Energy Storage System will be Maui’s first standalone load-shifting battery project, using […]
Maui Council Scrutinizes $500M South Maui Plan Costs, Extends Deliberations
Multiple sources report that the Maui County Council’s Disaster Recovery, International Affairs and Planning Committee has been in extended deliberations over the South Maui Community Plan, with sessions stretching across multiple days. Key concerns center on the plan’s fiscal soundness and whether cost estimates are sufficiently detailed, with the committee continuing to hear public testimony […]