East Maui Water Authority Grant Workshop Rescheduled to Sept. 2
The East Maui Water Authority has moved its FY2027 grant workshop in Keʻanae to September 2, 2026, after Tropical Storm Lala forced a postponement. The free session helps applicants navigate the EMWA grants process. The EMWA FY2027 grant workshop in Keʻanae Uka is now set for Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The original session was postponed […]
Gov. Green Seeks Federal Emergency Declaration as Lala Recovery Continues
Multiple sources report that Hurricane Lala’s aftermath continues to strain Hawaii communities, with Governor Josh Green formally requesting a presidential emergency declaration and rural Maui residents remaining isolated due to storm damage. The storm caused widespread infrastructure damage across several counties, compounding challenges for communities already managing prior disaster recovery. Governor Josh Green submitted a […]
Maui Council Panel Clears Path for Long-Delayed Haʻikū Fire Station
A Maui County Council committee voted 6-2 to advance three land-use bills that would allow construction of a fire station in Haʻikū, a project nearly two decades in the making. Two council members opposed the vote, citing unresolved concerns over Native Hawaiian land rights tied to the proposed site. The Housing and Land Use Committee […]
Satellite Broadband Expansion Could Improve Maui Connectivity for Rentals
Hurricane Lala’s recent power outages exposed Maui’s fragile broadband infrastructure, while new satellite technologies like AST SpaceMobile’s direct-to-device constellation promise more reliable internet access for remote and rural areas of Hawaii. State-backed Starlink programs on Kauai signal a broader shift toward satellite as a practical solution to Hawaii’s last-mile connectivity problem. Hurricane Lala knocked out […]
Haʻikū Water Outage Resolved After Two-Day Well Failure
Multiple sources, including Maui County and Maui Now, reported that a severe electrical issue knocked out a Department of Water Supply well in Haʻikū on August 23, 2026, cutting off or reducing water pressure for affected residents. Water service was fully restored by the morning of August 25 after DWS crews monitored and repaired the […]
Lahaina Wastewater Plant Upgrade Wins State Engineering Honor, Boosts Recycled Water Supply
A $14 million upgrade to the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility now delivers reliable recycled water to golf courses, resorts, and parks across West Maui. The project, which modernized 1970s-era infrastructure, won the Hawaii Society of Professional Engineers’ 2026 Project of the Year award. The upgraded facility reduces demand on Maui’s limited potable water by supplying […]
Well Failure Cuts Water to ~200 Ha’ikū Homes, No Repair Timeline Set
A pump electrical failure has left roughly 200 customers in the West Kuiaha and Awalau areas of Ha’ikū without normal water service since August 23. The County has deployed temporary drinking water tanks at multiple locations while repairs are ongoing. A DWS well went offline at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 23 due to major electrical […]
West Maui to Get Its First Recycling Center with $3.6M Federal Grant
The County of Maui has been awarded a $3.6 million EPA grant to build West Maui’s first waste collection center, accepting recyclables, green waste, and bulky items. The project has a three-year timeline from land acquisition to opening. The EPA’s Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant will fund land purchase and construction of a drop-off […]
Washed-Out Nāhiku Bridge Leaves Residents Stranded, Ownership Disputed
Hurricane Lala destroyed a small bridge in East Maui’s Nāhiku community, cutting off six residents. Maui County and East Maui Irrigation both deny ownership, leaving the question of who will rebuild it unresolved. The only road bridge serving six Lower Nāhiku residents was completely destroyed by Hurricane Lala’s floodwaters last weekend. Maui County and East […]
Water Outages Possible in West Kuiaha and Awalau Due to Well Outage
Maui’s Department of Water Supply is asking residents in the West Kuiaha and Awalau areas to conserve water after a well went offline. Low pressure or full outages are possible while crews work to restore service. A well serving West Kuiaha and Awalau is currently out of service, causing reduced water pressure or outages in […]