Maui Brewing Launches New Light Lager, Partners with Hawaiian Airlines
Maui Brewing Company has released a new light lager beer and will serve it on all Hawaiian Airlines flights starting in April. The company is hosting a launch party at their Kihei taproom on April 10. Maui Brewing’s new light lager will be served on all Hawaiian Airlines flights beginning in early April. The company […]
Maui United Way Launches Emergency Fund to Address Recent Flooding Impacts
Maui United Way has activated its emergency response fund with $100,000 from Kaiser Permanente to address recent severe flooding that has compounded ongoing wildfire recovery efforts. The organization is coordinating with county agencies and community partners to provide immediate aid including meals, grants, and connectivity support across affected areas. Recent severe flooding has created additional […]
New Olowalu Fire Station Breaks Ground, Will Cut Emergency Response by 15 Min
Construction has begun on a new fire station in Olowalu that will reduce emergency response times by at least 15 minutes compared to dispatching from Lahaina. Additional funding is still needed to complete the project. The new Olowalu Fire Station will reduce emergency response times by at least 15 minutes compared to the nearest station […]
Native Hawaiian Housing Fund Relaunched After March Storm Damage
A nonprofit has reactivated its anti-displacement fund to help Native Hawaiian homeowners repair storm damage from March 2026’s kona storms. The fund aims to raise $20 million for home repairs and prevent displacement across affected Hawaiian Home Lands. Hawaii Community Lending revived the Kānaka Anti-Displacement Fund with $1 million seed money, targeting $20 million in […]
Maui County Services Operating on Modified Schedule for April 3 Holiday
County offices and most facilities will be closed Good Friday, April 3, with some waste services operating reduced hours. Regular operations resume Monday, April 6. All county offices will be closed including the Recovery Permit Center in Kahului. County pools and landfills on Hāna, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi will be closed for the day. Central Maui […]
Maui County Parks Face Multi-Month Field Closures and Pool Training Day
Several fields at Keōpūolani Regional Park will close for nearly five months for lighting upgrades, and all county pools will shut down for one day in April for lifeguard training. Three fields at Keōpūolani Regional Park close April 1-August 26 for lighting replacement project. Construction will affect softball fields 2 and 3 plus soccer field […]
Kihei Stabbing Incident Results in Fatality, Suspect in Custody
Maui County police have reported a fatal stabbing incident in Kihei that occurred on March 29, 2026. A 64-year-old man died from stab wounds at the scene, and a 36-year-old suspect has been taken into custody. Police responded to a Kihei residence at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2026, for a reported stabbing […]
Maui County Offers Free Storm Cleanup Services, Parks Remain Closed
Multiple county announcements detail ongoing recovery efforts from March 2026 Kona storms affecting Maui County facilities and services. The county is providing free appliance disposal for Molokai residents while numerous parks and recreational facilities across the island remain closed due to storm damage. County providing free hauling and disposal of storm-damaged appliances for Molokai residents […]
Makawao Avenue Road Closures Postponed One Week Due to Weather Forecast
Weekend road closures for Makawao Avenue reconstruction have been delayed to February 28 due to potential rain and flooding. The project will cause full weekend closures through March 22, affecting access to Upcountry areas. Full weekend road closures on Makawao Avenue now start February 28 and continue through March 22. Closures affect 1.8 miles from […]
Weekend Weather Alert: Heavy Rainfall Expected Across Hawaiian Islands Starting Friday
Parts of Hawaii are bracing for significant rainfall beginning Friday, prompting weather officials to issue First Alert Weather conditions for the weekend. Maui residents and visitors should prepare for potential travel disruptions and outdoor activity impacts. Heavy rain conditions expected to begin Friday and continue through the weekend across parts of the Hawaiian island chain […]