County Ending Storm Debris Curbside Collection Service This Friday
Multiple sources report that Maui County will stop accepting requests for curbside storm debris pickup after May 22, 2026. The service has been helping residents clean up damage from severe Kona low storms that hit the island in March and April. County debris removal service concludes Friday, May 22, 2026 Service covers residential green waste, […]
Fatal Traffic Accident Closes Kūihelani Highway Near Airport Route
A 27-year-old Kahului man died in a collision with a bus on Kūihelani Highway Thursday morning. This is Maui County’s second traffic fatality of 2026. The crash occurred at 6:06 a.m. on May 14 near the East Waikō Road intersection on Route 380. A Nissan Versa collided with the rear of a slowing bus and […]
Kīlauea Eruption Episode 47 Ends After 9-Hour Lava Display
The latest Kīlauea eruption episode ended early May 15 after 9 hours of lava fountaining that created a 20,000-foot ash plume. The volcano has returned to a paused state with no current activity. Episode 47 lasted 9 hours from May 14 afternoon until early May 15 morning before stopping abruptly. Lava fountaining created an ash […]
Weekend Road Closures on Makawao Avenue Continue Through June 21
County reconstruction work will close sections of Makawao Avenue on weekends through June 21, 2026, with local traffic access only during 6am Saturday to 6:30pm Sunday closures. Weekend closures affect different Makawao Avenue sections each weekend from May 16 through June 21, 2026. Local traffic access will be maintained during full weekend road closures from […]
Maui County Offers $150K Grants for Local Financial Education Programs
The County’s Office of Economic Development is accepting applications for $150,000 in grants to fund financial literacy programs for Maui residents. Applications are due by June 15, 2026. Grant funding targets financial education programs covering budgeting, credit, banking, and small business management. Programs integrating workforce development and entrepreneurship for local economy sectors are prioritized. Applications […]
Flight Sponsorship Program Brings Displaced Lahaina Residents Home in July
A new competition will provide free round-trip flights for up to 80 displaced Lahaina residents to return for a July healing and community event. Applications are now open for families affected by the 2023 fires or economic displacement. Hawaiian Airlines partnership provides free flights from mainland US for up to 80 people to attend July […]
Lahaina Named Top Hawaii Town in 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards
Hawaii Magazine readers voted Lahaina as the best town in Hawaii for 2026, highlighting the community’s ongoing recovery and reopening of restaurants and businesses after the 2023 wildfires. Lahaina ranked #1 in Hawaii Magazine’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards despite ongoing recovery from 2023 wildfires. Key Lahaina restaurants like Māla Ocean Tavern, Coco Deck Kitchen + […]
Emergency Water Repairs Cut Service to Makawao Ave Area for 4 Hours
Water service was cut to a section of Makawao Avenue in Upcountry Maui for approximately 4 hours starting at 11:25 a.m. on May 12 due to emergency repairs. The outage affected 20 residences and 2 fire hydrants. Water service disrupted on Makawao Avenue between Makani Road and Mahola Street for emergency repairs. Outage lasted approximately […]
Monthly Community Healing Event Returns to Lahaina This Weekend
Pa’ūpili 3rd Saturdays, a monthly community gathering for Lahaina wildfire recovery, returns May 16 with local vendors, entertainment, and support services. The free event runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lahaina United Methodist Church. Over 15 Lahaina-based vendors will offer products, services, and community resources at the event. The gathering features live entertainment from […]
West Maui Bike Park Celebrates First Anniversary with Community Event
The West Maui Bike Park held a birthday celebration for founder Ray Watson’s son, highlighting the growing trail and cycling community in the Napili area. Local children participated in trail maintenance activities at the West Maui Bike Park before celebrating. The event marked the first birthday of Ray Watson’s son Louie, who appears connected to […]