Hawaii DOT Releases Draft Transportation Plan for Public Comment
The Hawaii Department of Transportation has released draft long-range transportation plans for public review, addressing infrastructure investment and mobility needs across the islands. Public comments are being accepted through June 18, 2026. Draft statewide and regional transportation plans are now available for public review and comment. Plans focus on six goals including safety, system preservation, […]
South Kīhei Road Sinkhole Repairs Begin June 1, Target Fall Completion
Construction on permanent South Kīhei Road repairs near Kamaʻole Beach Park II begins June 1 with fall 2026 completion target. The county secured emergency federal funding for complex drainage and roadway restoration following March storm damage. P.B. Sullivan Construction awarded the emergency contract with work starting June 1, 2026. Conservative completion estimate is fall 2026 […]
Maui’s Ka’anapali Beach Tops Hawaii Magazine’s 2026 Best Beaches List
Ka’anapali Beach on Maui’s west side was voted the top beach in Hawaii for 2026 by Hawaii Magazine readers, jumping from fifth place last year. The three-mile beach is praised for its snorkeling, whale watching, and sunset cliff jumping ceremony. Ka’anapali Beach jumped from fifth place in 2025 to become Hawaii’s number one rated beach […]
Lahaina Action Committee President Enters West Maui House Race
Sne Patel, longtime president of LahainaTown Action Committee, announced his candidacy for State House District 14 representing West Maui. Eight candidates have pulled papers for the seat, with three officially filed including Patel. Patel has led the LahainaTown Action Committee for over a decade and served on the Economic Recovery Commission. He cites West Maui […]
Annual Music Festival Returns to Support Lahaina Recovery and Food Security
Multiple sources report that the Hua Momona Foundation will host its third annual music and food festival in August at a major Maui resort. The event aims to support Lahaina post-fire recovery efforts and address local food insecurity issues. Event scheduled for August 21-22 at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa Foundation’s mission includes alleviating […]
Charity Golf Tournament at Mākena to Support Lahaina Fire Recovery Efforts
Mākena Golf & Beach Club will host a community golf tournament on August 30, 2026, with proceeds benefiting Lahaina Community Land Trust and Hawai’i Land Trust for ongoing fire recovery work. All tournament proceeds will directly support land trusts advancing Lahaina’s long-term recovery efforts. The event brings together community leaders and supporters focused on healing […]
Fatal Traffic Accident Closes Honoapiʻilani Highway Near Kīhei
A 55-year-old Haʻikū woman died from injuries sustained in a May 10 head-on collision on Honoapiʻilani Highway near North Kīhei Road. This marks Maui County’s third traffic fatality of 2026. Teresa Campisi died May 17 after her vehicle crossed the median and collided head-on with another car on May 10. The crash occurred on Honoapiʻilani […]
Visitor Charged After Throwing Rock at Endangered Monk Seal in Lahaina
A Washington man was federally charged after throwing a rock at a Hawaiian monk seal off Lahaina. The incident has prompted calls for better visitor education about Hawaii’s endangered wildlife. Igor Lytvynchuk, 38, faces up to one year in prison and $70,000 in fines for harassing an endangered monk seal. The incident occurred in Lahaina […]
Traditional Hawaiian Voyaging Canoe Plans 2027 Japan Cultural Exchange
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will visit multiple Japanese ports from April to September 2027 as part of their Pacific voyage. The cultural exchange aims to strengthen Hawaii-Japan ties and promote ocean stewardship. The voyage will mark Hōkūleʻa’s first return to Japanese waters in 20 years. Planned stops include Okinawa, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Yokohama, Hokkaido and other ports. […]
County Seeks Public Input on Planned Lahaina Community Center and Field House
Maui County’s Parks and Recreation Department launched a website to collect community feedback on a new Lahaina community center and field house through June 14. The facilities will be located near the existing Lahaina Recreation Center complex. Public can submit feedback through June 14 on facility layout, community center uses, and field house activities via […]