Maui Road Work Causes Lane Closures on Key Routes Through July 10
The Hawaii DOT has scheduled multiple lane closures across Maui through July 10, 2026, affecting Honoapiʻilani Highway and other major routes. Several Lahaina-area closures are 24/7 due to ongoing drain line and catch basin replacement work. Honoapiʻilani Highway (Route 30) sees the heaviest impact, with closures stretching from Wailuku through Lahaina for projects including tree […]
Grace Pacific Buys Maui Quarry, Plans to Retain Workers After HC&D Exit
Grace Pacific has agreed to purchase HC&D’s Camp 10 quarry in Puunene, Maui’s primary aggregate supplier, after HC&D announced closure plans in June. The buyer says current employees will be offered jobs once the sale is finalized. HC&D announced in late June it would close its Camp 10 quarry in Puunene, threatening dozens of jobs […]
South Maui Water Service Restored After Emergency Main Repair
Maui County has restored water service in South Maui following emergency repairs to a 30-inch water main. Hydrant flushing is underway on Auhana Road, Olena Street, and Wailea Alanui Drive to clear air and sediment from the lines. Water service in South Maui has been fully restored after emergency repairs to a 30-inch water main. […]
South Maui Water Outage: Kihei to Makena Affected by Mainline Break
A 30-inch water mainline break on East Welakahao Road in Kihei has caused water outages and low pressure from Lipoa Street to Makena. Repair crews are working overnight, and potable water tanks have been deployed at seven locations across the affected area. Emergency repairs on a broken 30-inch mainline are causing water outages and low […]
East Maui Water Outage Continues After Second Leak Found in Koali
A water line break in the Koali area of East Maui caused an outage starting at 9 p.m. on July 3, and after initial repairs, a second leak was discovered with no confirmed restoration time. About 30 residences are affected, with a water buffalo stationed nearby for potable water access. A second leak was found […]
May 2026 Maui Tourism: Visitor Numbers Up but Stays Getting Shorter
May 2026 tourism data shows more visitors coming to Hawaii, but they are staying for shorter periods. Separately, rebuilt affordable apartments in Lahaina filled immediately upon opening. May 2026 visitor statistics show increased arrivals to Hawaii compared to prior periods, though average length of stay has declined. Newly rebuilt affordable apartment units in Lahaina were […]
Maui County Waterline Work to Disrupt Roads and Water Service July 6–8
Maui County has announced two separate scheduled waterline repair projects affecting roads and water service in Makawao and Wailuku during the nights of July 6–8, 2026. Both notices were issued by Maui County on July 2 and warn of brief water service interruptions and restricted vehicle access during overnight work windows. Central Avenue in Wailuku […]
Maui Conducts Monthly Outdoor Warning Siren Test July 1
Maui County’s Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) issued two alerts on July 1, 2026 covering the monthly test of the Hawaii All-Hazard Outdoor Warning Siren System. Multiple county notices confirmed the test took place at 11:45 AM and invited residents to report what they heard via an online survey. The Hawaii All-Hazard Outdoor Warning Siren System […]
Maui County Proposes $6M Purchase of West Maui Water Assets
Multiple sources report that Mayor Richard Bissen has submitted a proposal to the Maui County Council to acquire water infrastructure from two private utilities in West Maui. If approved, the deal would significantly expand public control of the region’s drinking water systems, with implications for housing, agriculture, and emergency preparedness. Mayor Bissen submitted the proposal […]
East Maui Ditch System’s Future Unresolved as New Land Board Chair Takes Over
A dispute over who should manage East Maui’s century-old ditch system — which supplies water to Upcountry and Central Maui — remains unresolved after more than seven months of failed negotiations between the East Maui Water Authority and farming operation Mahi Pono. A new BLNR chair took over this week, and the issue may appear […]