DHHL Plans 398-Lot Waiehu Residential Community on Maui Floodplain
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands has issued a public notice that its proposed 238-acre Waiehu Mauka residential development in Wailuku includes areas within a federal floodplain and wetlands. The project would create 398 new homestead lots using federal Native Hawaiian housing funds. DHHL is proposing a 398-lot residential subdivision on a 238-acre parcel west […]
Hawaii Secures $18.5M in Federal Funds to Strengthen Grid Resilience on Maui
Multiple sources report that Hawaii has secured $18.5 million in federal funding to support $25 million in electrical grid resilience and hazard mitigation investments across Maui, Hawaii Island, and Oahu. The funding, announced August 31, will back five projects focused on protecting the grid from wildfires, flooding, and hurricanes, with completion targeted between 2027 and […]
EPA Awards Maui County $3.6M to Build West Maui’s First Recycling Center
Multiple sources reported that Maui County has been awarded a $3,607,065 EPA Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant to establish the first recycling and waste collection center in West Maui. The facility will serve residents needing to dispose of recyclables, green waste, and bulky items, and is expected to reduce illegal dumping in the area. […]
Federal Funds to Boost Maui Grid Resilience Against Wildfires and Storms
Hawaii has secured $18.5 million in federal FEMA funding to support $25 million in electrical grid upgrades across Maui, Hawaii Island, and Oahu. Projects include West Maui hazard mapping, grid modernization, and Critical Customer Hubs in Lahaina — all set for completion between 2027 and 2029. Five projects will target grid vulnerabilities caused by wildfires, […]
Water Outage on Olinda Road/Hawea Place Could Last 5 Hours
A mainline break on Olinda Road has cut water service to roughly 40 homes and 15-20 hydrants and standpipes in the Hawea Place area. The outage is estimated to last approximately 5 hours. A water main break at 1285 Olinda Road has caused an outage affecting Olinda Road and Hawea Place. Approximately 40 homes and […]
Molokaʻi Drinking Water Shows Trace Selenium, Levels Deemed Safe
Multiple sources report that Maui County’s Department of Water Supply detected trace amounts of selenium in the Kaunakakai water system on Molokaʻi during routine testing. Confirmed levels are well below federal and state safety thresholds, and officials say the water poses no public health risk. The county is coordinating with the Hawaii Department of Health […]
Maui County Approves Up to $6M to Buy West Maui Private Water Systems
The Maui County Council voted 8-1 to authorize spending up to $6 million to acquire water infrastructure assets from private companies in Launiupoko and Olowalu. The purchase includes wells, reservoirs, booster pumps, pipelines, and easements, though council members noted the deal covers only part of a complete water system. The county’s Department of Water Supply […]
$24M Federal Grant to Repair Six Aging Hana Highway Bridges
Six bridges along the popular Hana Highway will be rehabilitated or replaced using $24 million in federal funding. The project is designed to preserve the historic, single-lane character of the road while improving safety and access in East Maui. Six of Hana Highway’s 59 bridges will be rehabilitated or replaced using $24M in federal funding […]
Water Main Break Closes Section of Lower Honoapiʻilani Rd
Maui County reported in multiple alerts that a water mainline break on Lower Honoapiʻilani Road is causing both a water service outage and a road closure as of the morning of August 27, 2026. The Department of Water Supply is assessing the damage and conducting repairs, with the disruption expected to last several hours. A […]
Federal Funds Bring $25M in Maui Grid Resilience and Hazard Upgrades
Hawaii has secured $18.5 million in federal funding to support $25 million in electrical grid resilience projects across Maui, Hawaii Island, and Oahu, with completion expected between 2027 and 2029. Projects include West Maui grid hazard mapping, energy system modernization, and Critical Customer Hubs in Lahaina to keep essential facilities running during outages. Five projects […]