East Maui Water Line Break Disrupts Koali Area Service
A water line break in the Koali area of East Maui caused a service outage affecting approximately 30 residences. Restoration was estimated for 12:30 p.m. on June 30, with a water buffalo staged nearby for potable water access. A broken water line knocked out service to about 30 residences and one standpipe in the Koali […]
Lahaina Bypass Extension Moves Forward with $220M+ Price Tag
Hawaii DOT has launched preliminary environmental studies for a 3-mile northward extension of the Lahaina Bypass, aimed at improving evacuation safety and traffic redundancy in West Maui. Construction is estimated to begin by late 2028, funded in part by $100 million in federal wildfire disaster funds. HDOT is studying Phase 1C of the Lahaina Bypass, […]
Maui Mayor Seeks $6M County Buyout of Two West Maui Water Systems
Multiple outlets reported that Mayor Richard Bissen has submitted a $6 million proposal to the Maui County Council to acquire water assets from Launiupoko Water Co. and Olowalu Water Co. The purchase is described as the second phase of a broader effort to expand public stewardship of West Maui’s drinking water infrastructure. Council approval is […]
UH Launches Free Monthly Climate Summaries for Maui Locations
The University of Hawaiʻi’s Climate Data Portal is rolling out a free email subscription service that delivers plain-language monthly climate summaries for user-selected locations across Maui, including drought conditions, rainfall, and temperature trends. Subscribers can track specific spots like Kīhei, Hāna, or West Maui using an interactive map. Property owners can subscribe to receive monthly […]
Maui Seeks More Ham Radio Operators Before Peak Hurricane Season
Maui Emergency Management Agency is recruiting and training new amateur radio operators ahead of an anticipated active hurricane season. A free all-day event at UH Maui College on Saturday offers licensing information and live demonstrations. A free amateur radio training event runs 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday at UH Maui College in Kahului, open to all […]
Kaanapali Beach Erosion Debate Pits Hotel Owners Against Managed Retreat
Kaanapali Beach has significantly narrowed over decades, and a new nonprofit backed by hotel and condo owners is proposing a sand restoration project to rebuild it to 1988 conditions. The plan faces opposition from advocates who argue structures should be moved back rather than the beach artificially rebuilt. Kaanapali Beach has visibly narrowed since the […]
Central Maui Recycling Center Closes June 30 as County Seeks New Site
Multiple sources report that the University of Hawaii Maui College Recycling Center in Kahului will permanently close on June 30, 2026, after the county’s agreement with UH Maui College to use the Wahinepio Avenue site expires. The county is actively searching for a replacement Central Maui location and has outlined interim recycling alternatives for residents. […]
Olowalu Coastline Resilience Plans to Be Revealed July 9 in Maalaea
The Nature Conservancy and UH will unveil conceptual designs on July 9 for adapting the Olowalu-Ukumehame coastline to sea-level rise and erosion. The plans are tied to a 2027 Honoapiilani Highway inland realignment project. A public hybrid presentation on July 9 at Maui Ocean Center Sphere will debut nature-based coastal resilience designs for the Olowalu-Ukumehame […]
Short-Term Water Outage Planned for Paia’s Poni Place Area
Maui County will shut off water service on Poni Place in Paia for roughly 3 hours starting at 1 p.m. on June 25 due to emergency mainline repairs. About 20 residences will be affected. Water service will be out for approximately 3 hours beginning at 1 p.m. on June 25, 2026. The outage is caused […]
West Maui 25-Mile Coastal Trail Moves Forward with Public Input Period
Maui County is gathering public feedback on a proposed 25-mile multiuse trail along the West Maui coast that would connect communities from Ukumehame to Līpoa Point. A virtual meeting was held June 26, with comments accepted through July 24. The West Maui Greenway would run 25 miles along the coast, reusing old cane haul roads […]