Power Shutoffs May Hit West Maui Due to Wildfire Risk Conditions
Hawaiian Electric is considering proactive power shutoffs in parts of West Maui and other areas due to high winds and dry conditions that increase wildfire risk. Multiple news outlets reported on the utility’s 24-48 hour monitoring period and emergency preparations. Hawaiian Electric may implement Public Safety Power Shutoffs in West Maui and parts of Ōmaʻopio […]
Maui Develops Battery Waste Solution from 2023 Fire Cleanup Experience
Maui County created a method to safely dispose of lithium-ion batteries damaged in the 2023 wildfires, processing several tons of EV batteries and helping with LA fires cleanup. The “Maui Method” uses a seven-step process including saltwater brine soaking to safely neutralize damaged lithium-ion batteries. Several tons of abandoned electric vehicle batteries on county lands […]
Emergency Water Repairs to Affect 15 Upcountry Homes for Two Hours
Maui County is conducting emergency water mainline repairs on Nehe Place in Upcountry Maui, causing a planned 2-hour outage starting at 2:30 p.m. on May 21. Water service will be interrupted for approximately 2 hours beginning at 2:30 p.m. on May 21. The outage affects about 15 residences in the Nehe Place area of Upcountry […]
Federal Bill Aims to Address Hawaii’s Critical Doctor Shortage Problem
Senator Schatz introduced bipartisan legislation to identify areas with general surgeon shortages in Hawaii, where the state has a 14% shortage overall and Hawaii Island faces a 40% shortage. Hawaii has a 14% statewide shortage of general surgeons, with Hawaii Island facing a severe 40% shortage. Many residents must travel off-island to receive surgical care […]
Community Memorial Installation Opens at Queen Ka’ahumanu Center June 3
Multiple sources report on the upcoming opening of the Lahaina Think Space, a community healing and memorial installation at Queen Ka’ahumanu Center. The interactive space allows fire survivors and community members to share stories and help shape future memorials for Lahaina. The Lahaina Think Space opens June 3, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Queen Ka’ahumanu […]
Strong Wind Advisory Extended for Maui Through Saturday Morning
Multiple news sources report that a Wind Advisory remains in effect for parts of Maui County and the Big Island, with trade winds producing gusts up to 50 mph. Hawaiian Electric is monitoring conditions and may implement power shutoffs in high wildfire risk areas. Wind Advisory extended until 6 a.m. Saturday for Central Valley, West […]
Hawaii Campaign Finance Law Changes and Training Sessions Held on Maui
Multiple sources reported on recent campaign finance developments affecting Hawaii, including new legislation and training sessions conducted on Maui. The changes involve restrictions on corporate spending in elections and new compliance requirements. Governor Josh Green signed Senate Bill 2471 into law as Act 11, establishing new campaign finance restrictions on corporations and nonprofit organizations (Maui […]
Lahaina Fire Survivor Graduates from UH Diesel Program with Scholarship Aid
A Lahainaluna High graduate used a University of Hawaii wildfire scholarship to complete a diesel mechanics program and plans to return to help rebuild his community. The scholarship program covers two years at UH community colleges for all affected students. University of Hawaii provides scholarships to all Lahainaluna Class of 2024 graduates for community college […]
El Nino Watch Issued for Hawaii with Fire Risk Warning for Property Owners
NOAA issued an El Nino Watch with 96% chance conditions will persist into winter 2026-27, similar to weather patterns that contributed to the 2023 Lahaina fires. Officials are now publicly connecting El Nino conditions to increased fire risk in Hawaii. NOAA forecasts 82% chance of El Nino developing by July 2026 and 96% chance it […]
East Maui Water Outage Set for May 26-27, Affecting 73 Properties
A planned water service outage will affect the St. Peter Church Road to Koali area in East Maui from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 26-27 for maintenance work. Water service will be interrupted from approximately 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26 and Wednesday, May 27. The outage affects the area […]