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 […]
Windy Northeast Trade Winds Continue Across Maui Through Wednesday
Multiple weather forecasts from Maui Now show continued breezy to windy northeast trade wind conditions across Maui through Wednesday. The pattern brings varying shower chances and temperatures depending on location across the island. Northeast trade winds of 15-25 mph expected to continue through Wednesday across most areas West and South sides will see mostly sunny […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hidden Black Sand Beach Near Makena Offers Unique Tourist Experience
Oneuli Beach, a lesser-known black volcanic sand beach near Makena, provides a unique alternative to crowded resort beaches. The beach may be subject to new $10 daily parking fees for non-residents starting in 2026. Oneuli Beach sits 3.8 miles south of Grand Wailea Resort with distinctive black volcanic sand mixed with white coral fragments. The […]
Maui County Opens Grant Applications for Affordable Housing Development
Multiple sources report that Maui County’s Department of Housing is seeking nonprofit partners to develop affordable housing on county-owned land through its Experimental and Demonstration Housing Projects Fund. The initiative aims to address the local housing crisis through innovative approaches targeting families earning 80% or less of area median income. Applications are being sought from […]
Emergency Agency Lifts Most Evacuation Warnings as Storm Conditions Improve
Maui Emergency Management lifted evacuation warnings and advisories for most county zones as kona storm conditions improve, though some areas remain under advisory due to flooding and sinkhole risks. Most MEMA evacuation warnings and advisories were lifted at 6 PM on March 22 due to improving storm conditions. Some zones remain under evacuation advisory due […]
Kona Storm Recovery Continues with Water Disruptions and Road Closures
Maui County is conducting cleanup and damage assessments following a severe kona storm that caused flooding and wind damage. Water service remains disrupted in Upper Kula, and several roads remain closed or hazardous. Emergency shelters are closing today at 5 p.m. as fewer people need temporary housing. Water service is disrupted in Upper Kula with […]
Heavy Flooding Forces Lahaina Road Closures, Traffic Rerouted
Police have closed Kapunakea at Lahaina Cannery and Front Street due to heavy flooding. Highway traffic is being redirected through Lahaina Cannery. Kapunakea at Lahaina Cannery and Front Street are closed due to heavy flooding. Police are actively managing the road closures and traffic control. Highway traffic is being rerouted through Lahaina Cannery. The closures […]
Weather Data Viewer Tool Instructions Available for Tracking Conditions
A weather monitoring system provides charts for temperature, humidity, and other weather elements with options for viewing historical data and multiple weather parameters. Default weather charts show temperature, dew point, and relative humidity data. Advanced options allow selection of different chart types from a permanent chart menu. Charts can display up to 1000 data points […]